Quang Nam strengthens ties with foreign localities
The central province of Quang Nam will enhance relations with foreign localities and develop sound ties with foreign diplomatic agencies and international and non-governmental organisations in the province in service of its socio-economic growth.
Korean culture day in Quang Nam. (Photo: dantri.com.vn)
Quang Nam (VNA) – The central coastal province of Quang Nam willenhance relations with foreign localities and develop sound ties with foreigndiplomatic agencies and international and non-governmental organisations in theprovince in service of its socio-economic growth.
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dinh Van Thu made the statementat a meeting on January 11 with 350 representatives from foreign organisationsand businesses having investments in the locality.
Despite complex developments in the world and regional politics and security,climate change and natural disasters in 2017, Quang Nam province made concertedefforts, overcame challenges and gained remarkable achievements, he noted.
The locality successfully organised a wide range of important diplomatic eventswhich left overwhelming impression on international visitors and friends likethe 6th Quang Nam Heritage Festival, Korean culture day in QuangNam, Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange, Quang Nam-Sekong high-level meeting andevents held within the framework of the APEC Year 2017.
Thu stressed that twining relations between the locality and Laos’s Sekongprovince are developing with many activities to celebrate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties and 40 years of signing the Treaty on Amity andCooperation between the two countries.
Also, the province inked and is carrying out cooperation deals with theRepublic of Korea’s Osan, Yongin and Gwangyang cities, Japan’s Nagasakiprefecture, Thailand’s Ubon Rathchathani and France’s Cotes d’Armor.
During 2016-2017, it welcomed 70 foreign delegations with more than 700visitors. It granted investment licences for 30 new FDI projects with totalregistered capital of more than 200 million USD, helping create jobs for 20,000local labourers.
The province has accompanied non-governmental organisations in 240 programmesand projects with total sponsored value of 20 million USD. -VNA
Chairman of the People’s Committee of central Quang Nam province Dinh Van Thu and Mayor of Gwangyang city of the Republic of Korea Jeong Hyun Bok signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation on June 10.
Representatives from the central province of Quang Nam and Laos’s Sekong province had a working session in Tam Ky city on August 22 to discuss coordination in conducting a survey on undocumented migration and marriage in their border areas.
The Andong Cultural Day is taking place at 106 Bach Dang street in the UNESCO-recognised ancient town of Hoi An from November 14-16, featuring Vietnamese and Korean traditional culture.
The central province of Quang Nam’s first-ever Korean Day Festival and Korean Film Week will take place from December 11 to 17 in Tam Ky city to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).
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The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Korean culture day in Quang Nam. 
