Deputy Foreign Minister Tran Quoc Cuong (L) and Botswana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Unity Dow at the celebration (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony was held in Hanoi on August 26 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-Botswana diplomatic relations.
Addressingthe event, Deputy Foreign Minister Tran Quoc Cuong said Vietnam and Africa haveshared cooperative relations on a foundation of solidarity and mutual supportduring their national independence struggles in the past as well as presentnational development.
Vietnamhas always worked to develop all-round partnership with African countries,including Botswana, the official stated.
Hesaid Vietnam is delighted at achievements the Government and people of Botswanahave gained over the years, with high growth making Botswana one of thecountries with the most developed economies in Africa.
Cuong saidVietnam highly values Botswana’s connecting role in the Southern AfricanDevelopment Community.
Henoted that over the past decade, although the two sides have enjoyed remarkableattainments in many cooperation areas, results have yet to match their greatpotential.
TheDeputy FM expressed his belief that after the visit by Botswana’s Minister ofForeign Affairs and International Cooperation Unity Dow, more effectivecooperation programmes will be implemented.
Withits experience in national construction and development as well as incooperation with African countries in various fields, Vietnam is willing to workwith the government and people of Botswana towards the country’s target ofbecoming a developed country.
Cuongsaid he hopes that in the future, Vietnam and Botswana will bolster theircooperation, meeting the aspirations and interests of both peoples.
Forher part, the Botswana minister said her first visit to Vietnam is being madeas the two sides are celebrating the 10th anniversary of bilateraldiplomatic relations, and expressed her impression on Vietnam’s growth.
Notingthat the Vietnam-Botswana partnership is expanding in various areas, theofficial said Botswana wishes to learn from Vietnam’s experience insocio-economic development.
Shealso expected that the relationship between Vietnam and African countries,including Botswana, will continue to grow, contributingto global peace and prosperity.-VNA
The Vietnam-South Africa relations have grown continuously, with the regular exchange of all-level delegations, which have helped boost the bilateral ties in an intensive, practical and effective manner, Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Vu Van Dung has stated.
President Tran Dai Quang on August 7 hosted separate receptions for the new ambassadors from Chile, the United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Poland, Gambia, Uganda, Nepal, Jamaica, Guatemala and Botswana as they came to present their credentials to the State leader.
Vietnam and Botswana have enormous potential to enhance collaboration in the fields of their strengths like agriculture, seafood and healthcare, among others, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on August 26.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Botswana Unity Dow in Hanoi on August 26.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Deputy Foreign Minister Tran Quoc Cuong (L) and Botswana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Unity Dow at the celebration (Photo: baoquocte.vn) 
