President Tran Dai Quang (R) shakes hands with former US Secretary of State John Kerry (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quanghas called on former US Secretary of State John Kerry to continue backingVietnam-US relations, particularly in economic cooperation, trade, investment,education, science, technology, war aftermath alleviation, and climate changeadaptation.
During a reception for Kerry in Hanoi on June 21,President Quang said Vietnam-US ties have been developing positively as the UShas had a new administration.
President Quang told Kerry that he and PresidentDonald Trump exchanged letters on bilateralrelations, in which President Trump promised to boost cooperation in economy,trade, investment as well as regional and international issues of mutualconcern and join hands with Vietnam and regional countries in ensuring securityand prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region on the basis of respecting internationallaw.
The US President also affirmed his plan toattend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting andpay an official visit to Vietnam, he said.
Having mentioned the Trumpadministration’s commitment to assist Vietnam in overcoming the war aftermaths,President Quang said Vietnam will continue helping the US search for its servicepersonsmissing in action and suggested Kerry supports Vietnam’s concerns, especiallyspeeding up the detoxification of Bien Hoa airport, mine clearance, looking formissing Vietnamese soldiers and aiding war victims.
While acknowledging Kerry’s proposalon sustainable energy development in Vietnam, the President expected that, withits strength in clean and renewable energy, the US will continue cooperatingand assisting Vietnam in the field.
For his part, Kerry said Vietnam’s policies areon the right track and expressed his expectation that Vietnam and the US willcooperate more closely in all sectors.
Kerry told his host that over the past 30 years,he has spared no effort to enhance Vietnam-US relations, and found that Vietnambecame a typical economic model with high competitiveness.
Meetings between the two countries’senior leaders will contribute to promoting the bilateral relationship in thefuture, he added.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on June 20 for former US Secretary of State John Kerry, asking him to convey a message to President Donald Trump that there is no confrontation about trade between Vietnam and the US.
The United States is willing to support Vietnam more in responding to climate change, especially in developing clean energy, said former US Secretary of State John Kerry.
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry said he wants to assist Ho Chi Minh City in attracting foreign investment at a meeting with Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan in Hanoi on June 21.
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.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) shakes hands with former US Secretary of State John Kerry (Photo: VNA) 
