US expert hails Vu Khoan as consummate, prominent diplomat
Former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan was a consummate and prominent diplomat, former Vice President and Counsel of the US-Vietnam Trade Council Frances Zwenig has said about the Vietnamese official who passed away on June 21.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan delivers a speech at a seminar on 75 years of Vietnam's diplomacy sector in 2020. (Photo: VNA)
Washington D.C. (VNA) – Former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan was a consummate and prominent diplomat, former Vice President and Counsel of the US-VietnamTrade Council Frances Zwenig has said about the Vietnamese official who passed away on June21.
The US expert told the Vietnam News Agency's reporters in Washington D.C. that the outstanding diplomat had madesignificant contributions to Vietnam, especially during the period when the US and Vietnam worked together to improve and switch their bilateralrelationship “from one of wariness to one of trust.”
“When there were problems and complaints, Minister Vu Khoan, more than most,understood that is where we needed and wanted to go to resolve the problems,”she said.
“Minister Vu Khoan was a person with diplomatic stature andgravitas. He ranked among the best on the world in his times. I was honored toknow and work with him. Minister Vu Khoan had vision and he could see aroundthe corner— incredible gift given the complexities of today’s world.”
From left, first row: Deputy US Trade Representative Karan Bhatia, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan, Vietnamese Minister of Trade Truong Dinh Tuyen rejoice after the signing ceremony of the bilateral agreement concluding negotiations with the US on Vietnam's accession to the World Trade Organisation. (WTO). (Photo: VNA)
A State-level funeral is held today in Hanoi for Vu Khoan,who was born on in 1937 and became a member of the Communist Party of Vietnamin 1961. He held various positions, including Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (1990), Minister of Trade (2000), Deputy Prime Minister in charge of foreign economic relations and Chairman of the National Committee on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation – APEC (2002)./.
Former Secretary of the Party Central Committee and former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan passed away after a period of illness at 7:05 am on June 21 at the 108 Military Central Hospital in Hanoi, according to the Central Committee on Health Care for Senior Governmental Officials.
A State-level funeral will be held in Hanoi on June 27 for former Secretary of the Party Central Committee and former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan, who passed away on June 21.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan was an important public intellectual, a technocrat with political opinions and ideas and an economist who had made significant contributions to the construction and development of Vietnam, especially in the process of opening up, bringing the country into deep integration with the world.
Former Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Fredesman Turro Gonzalez has grieved the passing way of former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan, who he described as a sincere friend of Cuba.
First Vice Chairman of the Russia - Vietnam Friendship Association Piotr Tsvetov, who used to work with Vu Khoan for many years, has shared his unforgettable memories of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam who passed away recently.
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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.
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).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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Former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan delivers a speech at a seminar on 75 years of Vietnam's diplomacy sector in 2020. (Photo: VNA) 
From left, first row: Deputy US Trade Representative Karan Bhatia, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan, Vietnamese Minister of Trade Truong Dinh Tuyen rejoice after the signing ceremony of the bilateral agreement concluding negotiations with the US on Vietnam's accession to the World Trade Organisation. (WTO). (Photo: VNA) 
