PM bids farewell to outgoing Panamanian Ambassador
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for Panamanian Ambassador Servio S. Samudio in Hanoi on July 15, congratulating the outgoing diplomat on excellently fulfilling his assigned mission in Vietnam.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Panamanian Ambassador Servio S. Samudio (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception forPanamanian Ambassador Servio S. Samudio in Hanoi on July 15, congratulating theoutgoing diplomat on excellently fulfilling his assigned mission in Vietnam.
The Vietnamese Government leader hailed the ambassador’s contributions to promotingcollaboration between the two countries, and expressed his delight over thefruitful developments in the bilateral political, diplomatic, economic andtrade ties during his tenure.
Two-way trade increased 30 percent as compared to 2014 when the diplomat beganhis task in Vietnam, while cooperation in the fields of culture, tourism andeducation has been given due attention, PM Phuc said.
He took the occasion to thank the Panamanian diplomat for supporting Spanishlanguage education at Hanoi University.
PM Phuc affirmed Vietnam always attaches much importance to enhancing relationswith Panama and many other Latin American countries, hoping both nations willfurther cooperation in trade and investment, the fields that they hold hugepotential.
To that end, he suggested acceleration of negotiations for the signing ofcooperative documents, laying a legal framework for long-term collaboration.
Servio S. Samudio, for his part, thanked the Vietnamese Prime Minister, andleaders of ministries, agencies and organisations for helping him complete hismissions.
He believed that Vietnam and Panama will organise various activities to markthe 45th anniversary of the diplomatic relations in 2020.
Panama will back Vietnam’s ASEAN Chair next year, and stands ready to serve asa bridge to connect Vietnamese products and Panamanian consumers, he said,wishing that Vietnam will be a gateway for Panama to enter the ASEAN market.
He thanked the Vietnamese Government for facilitating the signing of a visaexemption agreement, helping businesses and residents of the two countriespromote exchanges.
He said he has a plan to come back to watch the Formula 1 Vietnam Grand Prix2020.-VNA
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Vietnam always wishes to enhance the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Panama, Phan Dinh Trac, head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs, affirmed during his visit to the Latin American country.
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The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Panamanian Ambassador Servio S. Samudio (Photo: VNA) 
