Vietnam attends 22nd Sao Paulo forum in El Salvador
A Vietnamese Party delegation led by head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan attended the 22nd Sao Paulo forum during their working visit to El Salvador
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A Vietnamese P🍨arty delegation led by head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan attende🍸d the 22nd Sao Paulo forum during their working visit to El Salvador from June 23-26.
The forum attracted nearly 500 delegates from 103 political parties and organisations from over 20 countries worldwide, discussing the people’s role and power in protecting revolutionary achievements and topics regarding culture, youth, sports, the environment and gender equality.
In his speech at the opening session, Quan shared the “people-oriented” experience and lessons by the Communist Party of Vietnam over the past 86 years.
He expressed belief that the forum will make more important contributions to strengthening solidarity among left-wing Parties and revolutionary movements across Latin America and the Caribbean.
On the sidelines of the forum, Quan chaired a talk featuring the outcomes of the 12 th National Party Congress of Vietnam and the socio-economic achievements Vietnam has gained during the 30 years of conducting renovation.
He also held bilateral meetings with delegates of the Communist Party of Cuba, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, the Sandinista National Liberation Front of Nicaragua, the United Left Movement of Dominica, the Peruvian Communist Party and the Labour Party of Mexico to discuss ways to boost ties.
During the visit, Quan had a meeting with President of El Salvador Sanchez Ceren and held talks with Secretary General of the National Liberation Front Party (FMLN) Medardo Gonzales.
The Vietnamese official affirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance on ceaselessly strengthening friendship, solidarity and cooperation between the two Parties and peoples in the spirit of mutual trust and support.
Quan expressed hope that the ruling FMLN will direct relevant agencies to back Vietnam’s bid for a seat at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2016-2018 tenure and to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2020-2021. He also urged the El Salvador government to recognise Vietnam as a market economy as soon as possible.
The host leaders expressed wish to further all-around bilateral cooperation and pledged to work closely with Vietnam at multilateral forums.
Earlier, Quan also met President of the Export and Investment Promotion Agency Sigfrido Reyes and Minister Roberto Lorenzana, during which the two sides discussed measures and mechanisms to boost economic, trade and investment ties.-VNA
Vietnam will join efforts with El Salvador to increase exchange, cooperation and practical activities to boost friendship and mutual understanding between the two countries’ people.
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has described Chairman of the El Salvador Legislative Assembly’s visit to Vietnam as an important development milestone in the two nations’ and legislatures’ ties, contributing to linking Southeast Asia and Central America.
A conference on Vietnam has been held at the National University in San Salvador city, El Salvador, by the El Salvador – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan (Source: VNA)
