Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung and Cambodian Minister of Planning Chhay Than co-chaired the 8th ministerial-level meeting in Phnom Penh on February 23.
Vietnamese Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung (right) and his Cambodia counterpart signed the document of the meeting. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung and CambodianMinister of Planning Chhay Than co-chaired the 8th ministerial-level meeting inPhnom Penh on February 23.
The event aimed toassess the cooperation between the two ministries and effective implementationof commitments and instructions of the two countries’ high-ranking leaders in2016, looking towards celebrating the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic tiesin 2017.
During themeeting, the two sides noted with pleasure that the two ministries’ cooperationin the past years, especially in 2016, contributed to boosting social-economicdevelopment and strengthening the traditional relationship between Vietnam andCambodia.
They agreed thatdespite changes in world and regional situation, with efforts from both sides, agreementsbetween the two governments have been implemented effectively and seensignificant outcomes.
The two countries have coordinated in removing difficulties hindering the landborder demarcation and marker planting.
In 2016, two-way trade reached about 2.8 billion USD and nearly one milliontourists travelled cross border.
Vietnam continuedproviding an aid of 290 billion VND (13 million USD) for Cambodia to develop educationand training, including 1,090 scholarships worth 171 billion VND (7.7 millionUSD).
On cooperationin 2017, the two sides agreed to further cooperation in planning, in whichVietnam will assist Cambodia in training, surveying and data collection tocalculate GDP for some provinces in the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam developmenttriangle.
They alsoconsented to speed up the drafting of the joint agreement on connecting Vietnameseand Cambodian economies to submit to the two governments for approval.
From this year,the two ministries will hold annual deputy minister-level meetings to boostcollaboration and the sharing of experience and professional knowledge.
❀ During his stayin Cambodia, Minister Dung paid a courtesy visit to Deputy Prime Minister HorNamhong.-VNA
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior signed a minutes to implement the bilateral cooperation plan in 2017 after their talks in Phnom Penh on February 17.
The Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) and Vietnam’s defence attache office in Cambodia held a ceremony on February 21 opening a lecture hall and commencing the construction of an accommodation building for students of the Techo Military Engineering School in Kampong province.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
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.
Vietnamese Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung (right) and his Cambodia counterpart signed the document of the meeting. (Source: VNA)
