Vietnam backs international efforts to fight terrorism
Vietnam supports the efforts undertaken by the international community to combat all forms of terrorism, including acts of violence and extremism, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Hai Binh declared during a press conference in Hanoi on September 25.
Vietnam supports the efforts undertaken by the international communityto combat all forms of terrorism, including acts of violence andextremism, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Hai Binh declaredduring a press conference in Hanoi on September 25.
Anti-terrorism efforts needed to respect the United Nations Charter; thebasic principles of international law, including independence,sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries concerned; andguarantee safety for civilians, Binh said in response to the VietnamNews Agency’s question on Vietnam’s position on the US’ airstrike on theSyrian-based Islamic State.
A question was raisedon the Chinese army’s upcoming large-scale live fire test in thesouthern part of Hainan Island, near Vietnam’s Hoang Sa archipelago, andthe impact it would have on Vietnamese fishermen in the area.
Binh replied that following the announcement made by China’s maritimeadministration on September 24, relevant agencies have been verifyingthe information and took necessary precautions to protect Vietnamesefishermen operating in the national fishing grounds in the East Sea.
He affirmed that the Vietnamese Governmentcontinuously employed all the necessary measures to ensure fishingoperations ran smoothly in traditional fishing grounds.
Binh said China’s recent move to convert submerged rocks in Vietnam’sTruong Sa archipelago, including Gac Ma Reef, into man-made islandsaltered the status quo and contradicted the Declaration on the Conductof Parties in the East Sea (DOC). He affirmed that all activitiesconducted by the parties concerned in the East Sea needed to respect thesovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction of the countriesinvolved.
He added that these activities needed toabide by international law, particularly the 1982 United NationsConvention on the Law of the Sea and the DOC. In general, parties shouldnot complicate the situation with any further action.
“We hold on to the view that, in the current situation, all sidesshould take responsibility for maintaining peace and stability in theEast Sea,” the spokesman emphasised.
Whenasked about the situation of Vietnamese nationals in Iraq and Syria,Binh said there were no Vietnamese working or living in Iraq. Accordingto information provided by the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran and Syria,there is currently only one Vietnamese working in Syria.
The embassy is cooperating with relevant Syrian agencies and theInternational Organisation for Migration on the necessary procedures torepatriate the citizen, the Spokesman said.-VNA
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.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
