Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with staff members of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives from the Vietnamese community in Hungary in Budapest on January 19, as part of his official visit to the European country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives from the Vietnamese community in Hungary in Budapest (Photo: VNA)
Budapest, (VNA)🙈 – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhmet with staff members of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives from theVietnamese community in Hungary in Budapest on January 19, as part of his officialvisit to the European country.
The Vietnamese community in Hungary numbers about 6,000, mostof whom live in Budapest and adjacent areas, according to Ambassador Nguyen ThiBich Thao. She said the community is united and organises many activities topreserve the national cultural characteristics and promote Vietnam’s image inthe host society. Addressing the meeting, PM Chinh mentioned the Politburo’sResolution 36 on overseas Vietnamese affairs which emphasizes that the overseasVietnamese are an integral part of the community of ethnic groups of Vietnam. The Government and National Assembly took many actions in implementing theresolution last year, including addressing issues related to ID cards, visa andproperty ownership of overseas Vietnamese, he said, pledging more will be doneto ensure that the overseasVietnamese are an integral part of the Vietnamese nation. He commended the Vietnamese community inHungary for their unity and contributions to the host country while keeping thenational cultural identity and promoting Vietnam, adding that during thisvisit, he has repeatedly asked the Hungarian government to continuefacilitating the integration of the Vietnamese community, including therecognition of the community as an ethnic minority group of Hungary. The Government leader said Vietnam is researching policies toattract overseas talents and called on Vietnamese scholars and researchers in theworld and Hungary in particular to join in scientific-technological research andinnovation in Vietnam as well as in the building of an international financialcentre in Ho Chi Minh City. He requested that the Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary to takebetter care of the Vietnamese community, maintain close connection with thecommunity and support their activities while pushing for the recognition of Vietnamesein Hungary as an ethnic minority group. Representativesfrom the community expressed their wish for continued support from theVietnamese State in connecting them with the country and Vietnamese communitiesin other countries, promoting the Vietnamese culture, including the teaching ofVietnamese, and facilitating their involvement in projects in Vietnam./.
The Prime Minister recently approved a plan on bringing into play resources of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to serve national development in the new context.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has called on Vietnamese representative offices in foreign countries to mobilise the Overseas Vietnamese (OV) resources to develop the nation.
Overseas Vietnamese (OV) affairs in 2024 will focus on two orientations of strengthening the great solidarity of the Vietnamese community abroad and promoting resources from the community, which will be implemented with seven major solutions, stated Vice Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs Nguyen Manh Dong at a press conference in Hanoi on January 11.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives from the Vietnamese community in Hungary in Budapest (Photo: VNA) 
