President lauds Hanoi’s efforts in national defence strategy
President Vo Van Thuong on March 29 commended Hanoi’s efforts in implementing the national defence strategy in the new situation while addressing a conference reviewing the 10-year implementation of the resolution adopted at the 8th plenum of the 11th Party Central Committee on the strategy.
President Vo Van Thuong speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong onMarch 29 commended Hanoi’s efforts in implementing the national defencestrategy in the new situation while addressing a conference reviewing the 10-yearimplementation of the resolution adopted at the 8th plenum of the 11th Party Central Committee on the strategy.
Thuong, who is also head of the steering committee forthe building of the project reviewing the implementation of the strategy, saidHanoi has maintained political security, social order and safety, ensuring the absolute safety for major political events of the Party and the State.
He asked the municipal Party Committee to continue maintaining national defence and security as an important, regulartask.
Hanoi should step up the communications work to raisepublic awareness of national construction and defence, foil plots byhostile forces, and closely combine national defence and security withsocio-economic and cultural development and external affairs, the leader continued.
Economic development needs to go in tandem with socialand cultural development and social welfare, he said, urging the capital cityto pay more attention to cultural value preservation and promotion.
Thuong also pointed to the tasks of Party andpolitical system building and rectification, fighting corruption and negativephenomena, reforming the mass mobilisation work, and expanding exchanges withother localities in and outside the country.
The same day, the President, on behalf of Party and Stateleaders, presented the Ho Chi Minh Order to Pham Quang Nghi, former Politburomember and former Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, in recognition of hisgreat contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation./.
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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.
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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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
President Vo Van Thuong speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
