Vietnam appreciates friendship with Czech Republic: Ambassador
Vietnam always highly values and wants to strengthen its 70-year traditional friendship with the Czech Republic, said outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ho Minh Tuan.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ho Minh Tuan (L) at the celebration of Vietnam's National Day in the Czech Republic last year (Photo: VNA)
Prague (VNA) – Vietnam always highly values andwants to strengthen its 70-year traditional friendship with the Czech Republic,said outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ho Minh Tuan.
Tuan made his statement during his farewell meetings withCzech officials, including President of the Senate Milos Vystrcil, DeputySpeaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament Vojtech Filip, and ForeignMinister Tomas Petricek. He also had a phone call with Czech Prime Minister AndrejBabis.
At these meetings and phone call, the ambassador highlightedthe Czech Republic’s assistance to Vietnam’s cause of national protection andconstruction, and thanked the country for its significant support during theprocess towards the signing of the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
Tuan said the Czech parliament was among the first European law-makingbodies to ratify the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA),while the country backed Vietnam’s candidacy to become a non-permanent memberof the UN Security Council.
He also took the occasion to praise the coordination betweenthe two countries at international forums.
The Czech leaders lauded Tuan’s performance during his tenure,saying he had made great contributions to boosting the bilateral friendship andcooperation across fields.
PM Babis said he will soon arrange a visit to Vietnam at theinvitation of Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
According to him, the Czech Republic wants both sides toaccelerate the opening of a direct air route between the two capitals Pragueand Hanoi for stronger trade and tourism linkages.
In the past time, the two countries had exchanged numerousdelegations at all levels in a bid to enhance trade, economy, investment,people-to-people diplomacy, cultural exchange and establishment of twiningrelations between localities.
The Czech leaders thanked the Vietnamese Government andpeople for presenting the country face masks and medical equipment during theCOVID-19 pandemic.
They spoke highly of the Vietnamese expatriate community inthe Czech Republic, noting that it is a hardworking group with significantcontributions to the host country./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic and the Bamboo Airways held a roadshow in Prague on January 15 to introduce Vietnam’s tourism potential and provide information about a direct air route linking the two countries.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ho Minh Tuan highlighted milestones in Vietnam – Czech Republic ties during an interview recently granted to the Vietnam News Agency, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties (February 2).
The European Parliament (EP)’s ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement on February 12 has been applauded in the Czech Republic.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and authorities of Vietnam are willing to work closely with the Czech Embassy to support the country and handle issues related to its citizens who are staying in Vietnam amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung on April 1.
The Czech - Vietnam Tourism Forum was held in Prague on June 30, as part of activities to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and step up tourism cooperation following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ho Minh Tuan (L) at the celebration of Vietnam's National Day in the Czech Republic last year (Photo: VNA) 
