PM calls for stronger defence, locality-to-locality ties with Japan
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 25 received Japanese Defence Minister Kishi Nobuo and Governor of Kanagawa prefecture Kuroiwa Yuji, part of his official visit to Japan.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Japanese Defence Minister Kishi Nobuo on November 25. (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA)𓆏 –Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 25 received Japanese Defence Minister Kishi Nobuoand Governor of Kanagawa prefecture Kuroiwa Yuji, part of his official visit toJapan.
Talking to the DefenceMinister of Japan, PM Chinh reiterated Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy ofindependence and self-reliance for peace, cooperation and development,multilateralisation and diversification of foreign relations, and comprehensiveand intensive integration into the world, which always views Japan as atrustworthy and long-term partner of leading importance.
He welcomed recent discussionsbetween the two countries’ defence ministers to carry out cooperation activitiesand the signing of many defence cooperation agreements.
The leader asked the Japaneseofficial to keep enhancing defence ties, including in UN peacekeeping operationsand personnel training, and assist Vietnam to handle war consequences.
Minister Kishi affirmed thathis country will continue working with Vietnam in the fields matching bothsides’ demand and transfer defence equipment and technology to the latter.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Kanagawa Governor Kuroiwa Yuji on November 25. (Photo: VNA)
At the meeting with the KanagawaGovernor, PM Chinh suggested this prefecture’s leaders to step up exchanges andmutual visits to fully tap into the potential of bilateral relations, increase connectionswith Vietnamese localities, and continue encouraging Kanagawa enterprises toboost investment and business activities in Vietnam.
Governor Kuroiwa pledgedcontinued efforts to strengthen ties, bolster exchanges at all levels, andenhance mutual understanding between the two peoples. He also affirmed moresupport and favourable conditions for Vietnamese students in his prefecture.
Also on November 25, the PMof Vietnam met with Tatsufumi Sakai, President and CEO of the Mizuho FinancialGroup, who said Vietnam is a long-term strategic partner of his firm.
PM Chinh noted the VietnameseGovernment supports foreign banks to take part in the restructuring of somebanks in the country, expressing his hope that the partnership between Mizuhoand Vietcombank will become an example for others./.
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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.
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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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Japanese Defence Minister Kishi Nobuo on November 25. (Photo: VNA)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Kanagawa Governor Kuroiwa Yuji on November 25. (Photo: VNA)
