Vietnam fosters defence cooperation with Egypt, Japan
Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 14 for newly-accredited Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Amal Abdel Kader Elmorsi.
Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (R) receives Colonel Hara Takashi, Japanese Defence Attaché in Hanoi in the 2019-2022 tenure, and his successor Colonel Ishihara Masanao (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. HoangXuan Chien hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 14 for newly-accredited EgyptianAmbassador to Vietnam Amal Abdel Kader Elmorsi.
Welcoming the diplomat, Chien expressed his hope thatshe will pay attention to and support the maintenance and development ofdefence cooperation between Vietnam and Egypt, for the interests of eachcountry, and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the regionsand the world.
Stressing that Egypt is one of Vietnam’s active partnersin Africa and bilateral defence cooperation still holds great potential fordevelopment, Chien proposed both sides step up delegation exchanges, set up amechanism to share information on the political security and socio-economicsituation as well as customs and practices at UN peacekeeping missions inAfrica, and discuss the possibility of collaboration inaddressing post-war bomb and mine consequences.
Ambassador Amal Salama emphasised the importance of defencecooperation in the two countries’ relations, affirming that her country wantsto boost collaboration with Vietnam in this field.
She also suggested the two countries speed up theestablishment of a joint committee on defence cooperation, share experience incybersecurity, and collaborate in defence industry and training of Vietnamese and Arab languages for the two countries’ military officers.
On the same day, Sen. Lt. Gen. Chien received Colonel HaraTakashi, Japanese Defence Attaché in Hanoi in the 2019-2022 tenure, and hissuccessor Colonel Ishihara Masanao.
On behalf of the Defence Ministry’s leaders, he extended hiscondolences to Japanese people and the family of former Prime Minister ShinzoAbe over his death.
According to him, despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, defencecooperation between Vietnam and Japan has maintained growth and promoted itsrole as an important pillar in the bilateral relations.
He appreciated Colonel Hara’s contributions to the bilateralties during his tenure in Vietnam, while expressing his hope that Colonel Ishihara willhelp promote results achieved during the implementation of defence cooperationcontents, and have new initiatives to further boost the ties.
The Japanese officers showed their hope that Vietnam willorganise several events which were delayed due to the pandemic, including theInternational Maritime Review and International Defence Expo.
Colonel Ishihara said he wishes to be facilitated by the VietnameseDefence Ministry to fulfil his term in Vietnam so as tofurther develop the bilateral defence ties./.
Vietnam and Egypt are working together to boost bilateral trade in the hope of soon lifting the trade turnover to 1 billion USD, Ambassador Nguyen Huy Dung told a business forum held in the Egyptian city of Alexandria on June 16.
Vice Chairwoman of the National Assemby (NA)’s Council for Ethnic Affairs Dinh Thi Phuong Lan led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the eighth Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Egypt’s Sharm el Sheikh from June 15-16.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan and the Japan-Vietnam Economic Committee under the Japan Business Federation (KEIDANREN), held a mid-term review meeting for the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative (eighth phase) in Hanoi on July 5.
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam and the Embassy of Japan (EOJ) jointly launched in Hanoi on July 6 the global strategic partnership between UNDP and the Government of Japan to advance responsible business practices in Japanese companies and their supply chains in Vietnam.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
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.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
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.
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.
Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (R) receives Colonel Hara Takashi, Japanese Defence Attaché in Hanoi in the 2019-2022 tenure, and his successor Colonel Ishihara Masanao (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
