The Vietnamese delegation at the event (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation is attending theGlobal Dialogue CSIS 2019 which opened in Indonesia’scapital city Jakarta on September 16.
Head of the Vietnamese delegation Ambassador Nguyen Nguyet Nga said thetheme of the event, Harnessing Frontier Technologies: Redesigning National, Regionaland Global Architecture, is very relevant in the context of the booming FourthIndustrial Revolution and digital technology in the region and the world.
Nga, who is Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Committee forPacific Economic Cooperation (VNCPEC), said the Vietnamese delegation isattending the event to express the country's interest in optimizing advanced technologiesfor national development.
Vietnamese delegates will also take the occasion to discuss with the Pacific EconomicCooperation Council (PECC) and its members issues of common concern in preparation forVietnam’s chair of the ASEAN in 2020 and non-permanent membership in the UNSecurity Council in the 2020-2021 tenure, Nga said.
She added that the delegation is scheduled to hold sidelines meetings onspecific issues with politicians, research centres and agencies of the hostcountry to strengthen the Vietnam-Indonesia friendship, particularly when thetwo countries are organizing many activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the visits of President Ho Chi Minh and President Sukarno in2019, and the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relationship in2020.
The Global Dialogue CSIS 2019 isbeing held by the Washington based Centre for Strategic and InternationalStudies and the PECC./.
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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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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
The Vietnamese delegation at the event (Photo: VNA) 
