Vietnam, Belarus hold great cooperation potential: FM
Vietnam and Belarus have a reliable political relationship, and a lot of potential for cooperation in various fields, especially economics, trade and investment, said Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son during his reception for visiting Belarusian Deputy FM Mikalai Barysevich in Hanoi on January 12.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) shakes hands with visiting Belarusian Deputy FM Mikalai Barysevich (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam and Belarus have a reliable politicalrelationship, and a lot of potential for cooperation in various fields,especially economics, trade and investment, said Foreign Minister BuiThanh Son during his reception for visiting Belarusian Deputy FM MikalaiBarysevich in Hanoi on January 12.
Son welcomed the Belarusian official’s visit to Vietnam to co-chaira political consultation at the deputy ministerial level between the twoministries, affirming that Vietnam always attaches great importance to andwishes to develop the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation withBelarus. He appreciated Belarus’s granting medical equipment and supplies to supportVietnam’s fight against COVID-19 last December.
Barysevich expressed his pleasure to visit Vietnam on theoccasion of the 30th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic relations(January 24, 1992 - 2022). He appreciated and congratulated Vietnam on fulfilling its role of a non-permanent member of the United Nations SecurityCouncil for the 2020-2021 tenure, while emphasising Belarus's desire to promotecooperation with Vietnam in the fields of defence, security, economics, trade,investment, education - training, culture, and local cooperation.
Regarding cooperation at international forums, theVietnamese minister thanked Belarus for its support in the past time, andexpressed his belief that the two countries will continue to cooperate closelyin, and contribute actively to maintaining peace and stability in the regionand the world./.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc cabled a message of congratulations to his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko on the occasion of Belarus’ 30th Independence Day on July 3.
Representatives from Belarus’s Embassy in Hanoi and Ministry of Sports and Tourism, and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) have gathered in a webinar to discuss potential cooperation in tourism between the two countries.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang An has said two-way trade between Vietnam and Belarus remains modest and has yet to match potential.
Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung and his Belarusian counterpart Mikalai Barysevich co-chaired a political consultation between the two Foreign Ministries in Hanoi on January 12, during which both sides agreed on many measures to bolster bilateral cooperation in all fields.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) shakes hands with visiting Belarusian Deputy FM Mikalai Barysevich (Source: VNA) 
