Vietnam Delegation to UN congratulates Laos, Cambodia on new year
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), on April 12 extended greetings to the Permanent Delegations of Laos and Cambodia to the UN on the occasion of their traditional new year festivals Bunpimay and Chol Chnam Thmay, respectively.
Procession of Buddha statue during Laos' traditional new year festival Bunpimay (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) - Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam's PermanentRepresentative to the United Nations (UN), on April 12 extended greetings tothe Permanent Delegations of Laos and Cambodia to the UN on the occasion oftheir traditional new year festivals Bunpimay and Chol Chnam Thmay, respectively.
Giang sent his best new year wishes to the two delegations’staffs and their families.
Visiting the Lao Permanent Delegation's office, he congratulated theLao Party, State and people on their important achievements in the national building and defence cause as well as ininternational integration; and expressed his belief that Laos will reap morefruits in all aspects and enhance its role and position in the internationalarena.
The Vietnamese diplomat also affirmed that the VietnameseDelegation will maintain its close coordination with the Lao Delegation in thecoming time, and wholeheartedly support Laos in successfully performing the role asthe Chair of the ASEAN Committee in New York in 2024.
Lao Ambassador Anouparb Vongnorkeo appreciated the close andeffective coordination between the two delegations at the UN aswell as in implementing bilateral agreements, in the spirit of the Laos -Vietnam and Vietnam - Laos great friendship, special solidarity andcomprehensive cooperation.
Making a call at the Cambodian Permanent Delegation, Giang appreciated the achievementsin all aspects that Cambodia has gained over the past time under the reign ofthe King and the governance of the Royal Government of Cambodia. Heshowed his wish to continue strengthening collaboration between the twocountries and their delegations at bilateral channels as well as atmultilateral forums, especially ASEAN and the UN.
Cambodian Ambassador, Charge d'affaires Tithiarun Mao expressed his delight atthe development of good neighbourliness, traditional friendship andcomprehensive cooperation between the two countries, demonstrated through theresults of recent bilateral high-level delegation exchanges. He said he hopesto continue intensifying cooperation between the two delegations at the UN in the coming time./.
The Dong Nai People’s Committee on April 10 organised a get-together to celebrate the traditional New Year festivals of Laos - Bunpimay, and Cambodia - Chol Chnam Thmay as well as the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Cultural Festival for nearly 100 students from the two neighbouring countries in the southern province.
Delegations from Vietnamese embassies in Russia and Malaysia recently visited Lao embassies in the two countries to extend greetings on Laos's traditional New Year festival, the Bunpimay.
Leaders of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on April 12 visited the city’s Patriotic Clergy Solidarity Association and Pitu Khosa Rangsay pagoda on the occasion of Chol Chnam Thmay - the traditional New Year festival of Khmer ethnic minority people.
Vietnamese leaders have extended New Year greetings to senior leaders of Laos and Cambodia on the occasion of the two neighbouring countries’ respective Bun Pi May and the Chol Chnam Thmay festivals.
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.
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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.
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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.
Procession of Buddha statue during Laos' traditional new year festival Bunpimay (Photo: VNA) 
