Vietnam, China hold theoretical workshop on reform experience
The 14th theoretical workshop on Vietnam’s renewal realities and experience and China’s open-door policy reform took place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 6.
Head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education Vo Van Thuong speaks at the wprkshop in HCM City on July 6 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The 14th theoretical workshop onVietnam’s renewal realities and experience and China’s open-door policy reformtook place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 6.
Speaking at the event, head of the Communist Party ofVietnam Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education Vo VanThuong presented a general overview of Vietnam’s 30 years of renewal, fromimportant orientations to guidelines and policies, to great achievements and overallexperience.
In order to achieve the goal of “wealthy people, strongcountry, democracy, fairness, and civilisation”, the Communist Party of Vietnamhas approached reform in a comprehensive and synchronous manner, placingeconomic reform and development as a central task, party-building as crucial,building culture as a spiritual foundation, strengthening nationaldefence-security as a crucial and regular task, and socio-political stabilityas a prerequisite for reform and development.
The head of the Publicity Department at the Communist Partyof China’s Central Committee, Huang Kunming, recalled the historic achievementsof China’s 40-year reform, saying that socialism with Chinese characteristics hasbeen the theme of reform theory and actualities in the country so far.
He highlighted several lessons, both in theory andrealities, on the process of open-door policy reform, especially rule-basedperceptions regarding the building and refinement of socialis market economy institutionsand fuelling prosperity in China.
Both sides shared their experiences on the causes ofsocialism and party building, socio-economic and cultural development, externalrelations work, and global integration. -VNA
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will continue working closely with the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) to increase exchanging theoretical information and Party building experience.
The Vietnamese Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation and the Lao Front for National Construction will maintain close coordination to realise the two Parties' agreements.
Officials of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Communist Party of China have rejoiced at the practical outcomes in cooperation between the Communication and Education Commission and the Publicity Department.
President Tran Dai Quang’s visit to China from May 11-15 is the first State-level visit of the Vietnamese President to China after the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the 14th National Assembly elected the new leadership of the Party and country.
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.
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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.
Head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education Vo Van Thuong speaks at the wprkshop in HCM City on July 6 (Photo: VNA) 
