President concludes China trip for Belt and Road Forum
President Vo Van Thuong and his entourage arrived in Hanoi on October 20 afternoon, successfully concluding their trip to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) from October 17-20, at the invitation of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President of China Xi Jinping.
President Vo Van Thuong at Beijing airport (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA)🦂- President Vo Van Thuong andhis entourage arrived in Hanoi on October 20 afternoon, successfully concluding their trip to attend thethird Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) from October17-20, at the invitation of General Secretary of the Central Committee of theCommunist Party of China (CPC) and President of China Xi Jinping.
In Beijing,President Thuong attended the opening ceremony of BRF, which was graced by thepresence of over 4,000 delegates from more than 140 countries and 30international organisations, including more than 20 heads of state orgovernment. In hisspeech, he affirmed that Vietnam always supports initiatives that benefit peaceand development in the region and the world. Vietnam welcomes and actively joinsseveral important global mechanisms and initiatives initiated by China. Regardingthe digital economy as a new growth driver, he said Vietnam sets digitaleconomy as new space; digital human resources, technology and data as new production forces, and digital innovation as new impetus. He proposed cooperation in digitaleconomy based on the three pillars of digital institutions, digitalinfrastructure, and digital human resources. On theoccasion, he held numerous meetings with heads of state and delegations fromdifferent countries and international organisations, during which they discussedways to improve the efficiency of comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam andother countries and regions around the world. Inparticular, he held meetings with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, PresidentShavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia, andreceived Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. Healso met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. The Vietnamese leaderalso held an important meeting with ChineseParty General Secretary and President of China Xi. He also had conversations with member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureauof the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the NationalPeople's Congress of China ZhaoLeji; member of the StandingCommittee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, member theCommittee’s Secretariat and Chief of the Committee’s Office Cai Qi. Whilein Beijing, the Vietnamese delegation visited a typical model of new-style rural developmentin Chaoyang county, met with leaders of leading Chinesetelecom and IT corporations such as ZTE and Huawei, and the AsianInfrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)./.
President Vo Van Thuong and a high-ranking delegation from Vietnam attended the opening ceremony of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF 3) in Beijing on October 18 at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China Xi Jinping.
President Vo Van Thuong suggested three pillars for cooperation in digital economy while addressing the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing, China, on October 18.
President Vo Van Thuong received Chairman and Executive Director of the ZTE Corporation Li Zixue in Beijing on October 19 as part of his trip to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF).
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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.
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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).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.