Vietnam, Russia to focus on economic, military technology cooperation
Vietam, Russia to focus on economic, military technology cooperation
Vietnam and Russia will focus on prioritised strategic projects in economy-trade and military science-technology, stated Alexey Popov, Russian Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City on February 9.
Alexey Popov, Russian Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA)
HCMCity (VNA) – Vietnam and Russia will focus on prioritised strategicprojects in two major areas of economy-trade and military science-technology,stated Alexey Popov, Russian Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City at a pressconference in the city on February 9.
Defining2017 as an eventful year in boosting the Russia-Vietnam ties, Alexey Popov heldthat dialogues between senior leaders of both countries this year within theframework of international meetings and high-level visits will help promote thebilateral partnership.
Sectorsand localities of Vietnam and Russia will continue fostering and expandingcooperation programmes in fuel-energy, culture, tourism, investment and trade,contributing to reinforcing and developing the relations between the twocountries, he said.
Thediplomat noted that Ho Chi Minh City is the leading locality in Vietnam in settingup ties with Russian localities, becoming one of the important factors in thedevelopment of the bilateral comprehensive partnership.
However,he stated that collaboration between Russia and Ho Chi Minh City has yet to matchtheir potential as well as expectations, suggesting that in the coming time,the two sides focus on cooperation programmesin areas of their strengths suchas culture- art and education-training.
As partof activities to implement the cooperation plan between Saint Petersburg and HoChi Minh City for 2016-2018, a delegation from Saint Petersburg will visit HoChi Minh City this year to discuss the organisation of the Russian Culture Dayin the city that aims to strengthen mutual understanding, solidarity andfriendship between the two localities.
Accordingto the Russian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, despite complicatedglobal situation, last year, the Vietnam-Russia relations still progressed inall fields such as politics, economy-trade, military technology, culture andsociety.
In thefirst 11 months of 2016, two-way trade reached 3.5 billion USD, a rise of 16.4percent year on year. The two countries are striving to raise the figure to 10billion USD by 2020.-VNA
The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association is advised to draw more youngsters to engage in its activities to sustain and develop the friendly relations between the two countries.
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU) and Lenin Communist Youth Union held a cultural exchange programme in Moscow on December 12 to foster friendship and solidarity.
The Russian Export Centre organised a trade promotion programme in Ho Chi Minh City on December 14 to facilitate the export of Russian foods into the Vietnamese market.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
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.
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.
Alexey Popov, Russian Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA) 
