President arrives in Madagascar for 16th Francophone Summit
President Tran Dai Quang arrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar on November 25, beginning his trip to the country to attend the 16th Francophone Summit from November 26-27, at the invitation of the host country’s President Hery Rajaonarimampianina.
Madagascar’s Prime Minister Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana (R) welcomes President Tran Dai Quang at the Ivato international airport (Source: VNA)
Hanoi(VNA) – President Tran Dai Quangarrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar on November 25, beginninghis trip to the country to attend the 16th Francophone Summit fromNovember 26-27, at the invitation of the host country’s President HeryRajaonarimampianina.
The Vietnamese leader was welcomed at the Ivatointernational airport by Madagascar’s Prime Minister OlivierMahafaly Solonandrasana, Vietnam's Consul General in the country Eric Nazaraly,and representatives from the summit’s organisingboard.
Therelationship between Vietnam and the Fancophone Communityhas recorded fruitful developments. Over the last 30 years, especially in the periods of economic blockage and embargo,Vietnam has received support in termsof capital, expertise and technology from the community.
Thecommunity also serves as a channel for Vietnam to enhance bilateral relationswith its developed country members.
Vietnam now hasa stronger voice in designing and realising cooperation strategies of thecommunity.
The country has been elected to many important positions inthe community, such as President of the Permanent Council of the InternationalOrganisation of La Francophonie and President of the Ministerial Conference ofLa Francophonie for 1996-1997.
Through theforum, Vietnam has promoted bilateralrelations with a number of its member nations.
With the successful organisation of the 7th Francophone Summit in 1997 in Hanoi, Vietnam made important contributionsto institutionalising political activities and fostering links in economy,politics, culture, language, and education-training among the Francophonecommunity’s member nations.
Vietnam has actively and practicallyjoined in almost all prioritized fields of the community, from outliningcooperation strategies, accelerating administrative and financial reforms andadjusting resources for education and development fields. The country is said tobe one of key members of the community.
Inrecent years, the International Organisation of La Francophonie and relevantagencies have coordinated with a number of Francophone member countries toimplement projects in Vietnam./.
Deputy head of the NA’s Committee for Social Affairs Nguyen Thuy Anh hosted a reception in Hanoi on November 23 for Director for Asia-Pacific of the International Francophone Organisation,
Vietnam wants the Francophone community to promote economic cooperation, aside from linguistic and cultural diversity, among its member countries, President Tran Dai Quang said on October 11.
Vietnam is playing an active and constructive role in the Francophone community, Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Michaelle Jean said.
Pope Francis has welcomed and spoken highly of President Tran Dai Quang’s visit to the Vatican, considering it an occasion for Vietnam and the Vatican to enhance mutual understanding, thereby fostering bilateral ties.
President Tran Dai Quang has proposed that Italia’s Milan city and Lombardy region support the organisation of Vietnamese cultural and art activities in the locality, helping locals in Milan and Lombardy get deeper understanding on Vietnam.
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.
Madagascar’s Prime Minister Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana (R) welcomes President Tran Dai Quang at the Ivato international airport (Source: VNA) 
