President wraps up Thailand visit, APEC meeting attendance
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on November 19, successfully concluding his official visit to Thailand and attendance in the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
At a farewell ceremony held for President Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Thailand (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse, and ahigh-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoion November 19, successfully concluding his official visit to Thailand andattendance in the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) EconomicLeaders’ Meeting.
During thevisit, President Phuc held talks with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The twoleaders witnessed the signing and exchange of cooperation documents andco-chaired a press conference. The Vietnamese President and his entourage visiteda booth displaying Thai handicrafts and attended a banquet hosted by PrimeMinister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his spouse.
PresidentNguyen Xuan Phuc and his wife had meetings with King Maha Vajiralongkorn andQueen Suthida, and President ofthe National Assembly Chuan Leekpai.
He received the Chairman of the Vietnam - Thailand Friendship Association andmet with leaders of a number of leading Thai businesses and corporations investingin Vietnam such as SCG, Amata and CP. He also had a meeting with 350 typicalVietnamese and Thai enterprises attending the Opening Ceremony of VietnameseProducts Week in Thailand, and visited officials and staff of the Vietnameseembassy and consulate general as well as overseas Vietnamese in Thailand.
At the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, the Vietnamese leader attended the firstsession, the APEC Leaders' InformalDialogue with Guests, and the APEC Leaders' and Guests' WorkingLunch.
Healso attended the plenary session and a dialogue between leadersof APEC economies and members of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), the secondsession and a gala dinner hosted by the Thai Prime Minister and his spouse.
Onthe sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, President Phuc had aseries of bilateral meetings with leaders of APEC member economies includingChina, the US, the Philippines, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, Australia,Canada, France, Chile and Peru. He also met with the Crown Prince and PrimeMinister of Saudi Arabia, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong (China) SpecialAdministrative Region and the Managing Director of the International MonetaryFund (IMF)./.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc together with leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies attended a dialogue and luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman in Bangkok on November 18.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked committees and working groups of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) to enhance dialogues, actively realise the long-term vision for trade and investment in Asia-Pacific, and strengthen multilateral trade system.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc engaged in bilateral meetings with many foreign leaders while attending the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Bangkok on November 17 and 18.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse on November 18 paid a courtesy call to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida, as part of the State leader’s official visit to Thailand and attendance in the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stated that trade and investment benefits must harmonise with responsibility for environment protection and green transformation, and promotion of sci-tech and innovation.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 19 met with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong (China) Special Administrative Region Lee Ka-chiu and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Thailand.
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.
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.
At a farewell ceremony held for President Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Thailand (Photo: VNA) 
