PM hosts banquet for foreign diplomats, friends on National Day
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a banquet for ambassadors and head of international organisations in Vietnam in Hanoi on August 31 on the occasion of the 72nd National Day (September 2).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and foreign guests at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)– Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his wife hosted a banquet for ambassadorsand head of international organisations in Vietnam and their spouses in Hanoion August 31 on the occasion of the 72nd National Day (September 2).
Addressing the event,the PM reviewed the country’s achievements over the past 72 years, highlightingthat Vietnam is always a friend and trustworthy partner of countries around theworld.
Noting commonchallenges facing the world, he said that Vietnam always works hard to join theinternational community’s efforts for a world without war and poverty.
He recognisedinternational friends’ support to Vietnam’s attempts to build a constructive Government,he said that Vietnam is focusing on implementing breakthrough measures anddrastic moves to improve the economy’s productivity and competitiveness, speedingup administrative reform and backing businesses.
With its foreignpolicy of independence and self-reliance, Vietnam has strengthened internationalcooperation and integration as well as its efforts in building the ASEANCommunity, he stated. The PM also saidthat Vietnam is working hard to show good performance in hosting the APEC Year2017.
He thanked governmentsand people of foreign countries as well as international and regionalorganisations and international partners and friends, expressing his hope toreceive further support from them.
On behalf of theguests, Venezuelan Ambassador Jorge Rodon Uzcategui, who is also head of the diplomaticcorps, in Hanoi congratulated Vietnam on the National Day.
He lauded Vietnam’sattainments in socio-economic development with GDP growth reaching 6.21 percentin eight months of this year and likely hitting 6.7 percent for the whole year.
He said that Vietnam isa responsible country in external relations activities, with up close partnershipwith other developing countries, mainly in agriculture, thus contributing tothe equal and sustainable development of the world.
He also praisedVietnam’s efforts in hosting the APEC Year 2017, while expressing his beliefthat the event will be a success.-VNA
Tan Vu-Lach Huyen Highway in the northern port city of Hai Phong, which includes the country’s longest cross-sea bridge, will be opened to traffic on National Day (September 2), according to the Project Management Board 2 under the Ministry of Transport.
Vietnam’s National Day was marked at Expo 2017 Astana in the capital of Kazakhstan on August 29, featuring folk music performances that attracted a large audience.
President Tran Dai Quang on August 30 sent a letter of congratulations to Sultan Muhammad V, the 15th king of Malaysia, on the country’s 60th National Day (August 31).
The Vietnamese Embassy in South Africa on August 30 held a grand ceremony to mark the 72nd anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution Day (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
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.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and foreign guests at the event (Photo: VNA) 
