Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin looked into the two countries’ cooperation amid the COVID-19 pandemic during their phone talks on April 21.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has phone talks with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin on April 21 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin looked into the twocountries’ cooperation amid the COVID-19 pandemic during their phone talks on April21.
PM Phuc affirmed that Vietnam always supports andstands side by side with Russia in the battle against COVID-19.
In response, the Russian PM highly valued what theSoutheast Asian nation has achieved in controlling the disease and thanked theVietnamese Government and people for assisting his country with 150,000 antibacterialcloth masks.
The two leaders agreed to strengthen their countries’ cooperationwithin the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership, as well as in theCOVID-19 prevention and control such as exchanging biomedical experts andworking together in the provision of medical supplies.
They also agreed to continue supporting the affected Vietnameseand Russian citizens in each other’s territories, promptly coordinating todeal with any problems emerging, and creating favourable conditions for the citizenswho want to return to their countries.
As the COVID-19 pandemic has caused adverse impacts onthe world’s economy and the two countries, the PMs concurred in providing moreoptimal conditions for bilateral trade so as to fully capitalise on the freetrade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union, of whichRussia is a member.
During the talks, they also discussed measures for speedingup important energy cooperation projects, stressing the need to facilitateVietnamese and Russian businesses’ connections in energy, oil and gas, and autoassembly industries.
The two sides were also unanimous in maintaining frequentexchanges and contact at all levels and pushing ahead with activities of theVietnam Year in Russia and the Russia Year in Vietnam 2019 – 2020 when thepandemic is over.
On this occasion, PM Phuc offered congratulations tothe Russian leaders and people on the 75th anniversary of the VictoryDay (May 9). He also invited Mishustin to pay an official visit to Vietnam soon,and the Russian PM accepted with pleasure./.
Vietnamese Garment Company 9-5 presented the first batch of 500 reusable cloth masks to police officers in Plavsk city in Russia's Tula province on April 16, in an effort to join hands with local residents to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam on April 16 presented medical supplies as gifts of its government and people to their Japanese counterparts to support them in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh sent a letter on April 16 (local time), calling for joint efforts of the community in the host country in the fight against the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic.
The Vietnam-Germany Innovation (VGI) Network held a teleconference in Berlin on April 17 to discuss the COVID-19 situation, with law, immunology and bio-technology experts taking part.
With drastic quarantine measures and social unity, Vietnam is effectively controlling the COVID-19 epidemic, according to an article on the website Lenta.ru of Russia.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has phone talks with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin on April 21 (Photo: VNA) 
