President Vo Van Thuong receives more congratulations from foreign leaders
Leaders of more countries and the Secretary-General of the United Nations have offered congratulations to President Vo Van Thuong on his recent election as the State leader of Vietnam by the 15th National Assembly.
President Vo Van Thuong at the oath-taking ceremony on March 2 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Leaders ofmore countries and the Secretary-General of the United Nations have offeredcongratulations to President Vo Van Thuong on his recent election as the Stateleader of Vietnam by the 15th National Assembly.
In his congratulatory letter, Kingof Malaysia Al-Sultan Abdullah expressed his belief that under President Thuong’sleadership, Vietnam will continue recording fast development and strongereconomic growth. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the twocountries’ diplomatic relationship, he also highlighted his hope for closecooperation with Thuong to further enhance their countries’ strategic partnership.
For his part, German President Frank-WalterSteinmeier emphasised the traditional friendship between Germany and Vietnamand affirmed that his country will join the Southeast Asian nation in expandingties in trade, investment and labour, as well as cooperation in internationalissues of common concern like climate change.
Offering congratulations, USPresident Joe Biden reiterated his country’s commitment to supporting anindependent and prosperous Vietnam while voicing his wish to work withPresident Thuong to promote the two countries’ cooperation and friendship onbasis of common interests. He also noted with satisfaction the numerousachievements obtained recently such as in increasing people-to-people exchange,controlling COVID-19, and fighting climate change, which he said havecontributed to common security and prosperity in the region.
Meanwhile, Governor General ofCanada Mary Simon held that the two countries’ relations have been growingstrongly within the framework of their comprehensive partnership and on thebasis of common interests and mutual respect. She said that she hopes bilateralties will harvest more achievements and continue flourishing for the sake ofthe two peoples, especially amid the 50th anniversary of thediplomatic relationship in 2023.
On this occasion, President Thuongalso received congratulations from President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan,President of Poland Andrzej Duda, Queen of Denmark Margrethe II, President of KazakhstanKassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Finland Sauli Niinisto, President of the SeychellesWavel Ramkalawan, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of TurkmenistanSerdar Berdimuhamedow, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and UN Secretary-GeneralAntonio Guterres./.
Leaders of Russia, India, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Japan, Italy, Mongolia, and the UAE have sent congratulations to Vo Van Thuong on his election as President of Vietnam by the 15th National Assembly.
Leaders of Brunei, Singapore, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Australia, Belarus, Bangladesh, Luxembourg, Nicaragua, ASEAN and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) sent messages and letters of congratulations to Vo Van Thuong on his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam by the 15th National Assembly.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
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 at the oath-taking ceremony on March 2 (Photo: VNA) 
