Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan concludes trip to Kazakhstan
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and a delegation of Vietnam left Kazakhstan on October 14, concluding their trip to Kazakhstan to attend the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA6) and bilateral activities in the country.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vice President Vo Thi AnhXuan and a delegation of Vietnam left Kazakhstan on October 14, concludingtheir trip to Kazakhstan to attend the 6th Summit of the Conference onInteraction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA6) and bilateralactivities in the country.
Earlier the same day, the Vice President met withPrime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov, who said Kazakhstan wishes topromote cooperation with Vietnam in all spheres, contributing to consolidatingmutual trust and respect.
He also thanked Vietnam for its participation andcontributions to the success of CICA6.
For her part, Xuan affirmed that Vietnam alwaysattaches importance to the traditional friendship with Kazakhstan, highlightingpositive developments of the bilateral political and diplomatic ties over thepast time.
She suggested the two sides step up delegationexchange and continue their mutual support at multilateral forums andinternational organisations, especially the United Nations and CICA.
Host and guest noted with pleasure the progress ineconomic and trade cooperation between the two countries, especially since thefree trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union took effectin 2016.
They agreed to review and upgrade the signed bilateralagreements, soon negotiate and amend some contents of the above-said FTA to furtherfacilitate trade and investment, and promote collaboration in agriculture.
Both expressed their belief that the opening of directflights between the two countries will help to boost cooperation in potentialareas, especially logistics, tourism, and education-training.
PM Smailov also suggested railway and sea route connectivitybetween the two countries, making Kazakhstan an entrepot for Vietnamese goodsto Europe.
On this occasion, Xuan conveyed wishes, regards andinvitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to his Kazakhstan counterpart tovisit Vietnam at an appropriate time./.
Vietnam always treasures its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed while receiving Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi in Hanoi on August 18.
Vice Secretary of Hanoi’s Party Committee and Chairman of its People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh and Kazakh Ambassador to Vietnam Yerlan Baizhanov on September 6 discussed measures to enhance cooperation between the Vietnamese capital city and Kazakhstan’s localities.
Vietjet has announced routes connecting Almaty city of Kazakhstan and Nha Trang city – the tourism capital in central Vietnam, in a series of activities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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.
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.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov (Photo: VNA) 
