National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception for Director General Irina Bokova of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Hanoi on August 25.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) welcomes UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)– National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception for DirectorGeneral Irina Bokova of the United Nations Educational Scientific and CulturalOrganisation (UNESCO) in Hanoi on August 25.
With the motto ofbeing a trust-worthy friend and partner as well as a responsible member of theinternational community, Vietnam will continue proactively and activelyparticipating in UNESCO’s work in the hope of making more contributions to theorganisation, stated the top legislator.
The NA leader noted with pleasure the growing relations betweenVietnam and UNESCO over the past years, stating that many UNESCO projects are effectivelyoperating in Vietnam, and the organisation’s support in knowledge, technique,management and finance have contributed to the sustainable development inVietnam, she said.
The top legislatorhighlighted Vietnam’s efforts in actively engaging and contributing to UNESCO’swork, saying that the country is undertaking the role as a member of the UNESCOExecutive Board and the World Heritage Committee and running for the post ofUNESCO General Director.
Lauding Bokova’ssuccess and contributions through two working terms, the NA Chairwoman spokehighly of Bokova’s dedication in strengthening the partnership between Vietnamand the UNESCO.
For her part, Bokova saidduring her current Vietnam visit, she held talks with Vietnam’s authorities to seekmeasures to increase cooperation between Vietnam and UNESCO, as well as ways toimplement the memorandum of understanding between the two sides for the2016-2020 period.
She also signed anagreement to establish two category 2 centres for mathematics and physics underUNESCO’s sponsor.
The UNESCO leaderhighly valued the Vietnamese top legislator’s sharing on socio-economicdevelopment of Vietnam, and the promotion of values of UNESCO-recognised culturalworks. Gender equality of Vietnam has also in good progress with women holdingmany important positions in the government systems and organisations.
The two sides also exchangedviews on the current role of UNESCO.-VNA
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Chairman of Vietnam’s National UNESCO Committee Le Hoai Trung expressed his hope for strengthened cooperation with UNESCO at his talks with its Director General Irina Bokova in Hanoi on August 24.
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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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) welcomes UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova (Photo: VNA) 
