Top legislator meets with new ambassadors, heads of representative agencies abroad
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on December 18 met with newly-appointed ambassadors and heads of Vietnam's representative offices abroad before they take on their new assignments.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man meets with new ambassadors and heads of representative agencies abroad on December 18. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on December 18 met with newly-appointed ambassadors and heads of Vietnam's representative offices abroad before they take on their new assignments.
The top legislator stated that the Party and State always attach importance to foreign affairs in the national liberation cause in the past as well as in the national construction and defence at present.
He underlined the diplomats' role in promoting Vietnam's image and position in the international arena, He expressed his hope that they will excel in serving as a bridges between the NA and international parliamentary organisations and forums.
Chairman Man highlighted the significance of 2025, a year when the country will celebrate numerous important events, and Party congresses at all levels will be held ahead of the 14th National Party Congress, marking a milestone ushering the country into a new era – the era of the country’s rise.
In this context, the diplomats must thoroughly grasp the Party's guidelines, and the State’s policies and laws to promptly inform Vietnamese communities abroad, especially updates on visa exemptions, and those related to the 2024 Land Law, the 2023 Housing Law, the 2023Law on Real Estate Business, and the Law on Identification 2023; and new regulations related to the rights and interests of expats, the top legislator said.
He informed that the NA will host the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) Executive Committee’s meeting and a parliamentary forum on francophone cooperation in sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate change response in January 2025. He requested the newly-appointed diplomats to collaborate in the organisation of these events.
﷽ The newly-appointed diplomats said their appointment are both an honour and a great responsibility to the nation, pledging to do their best to effectively implement the foreign policies of the Party and State, towards further deepening and intensifying Vietnam's relations with other countries and international organisations in a more practical and effective manner in the future./.
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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.
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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 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).
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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.
