Paris(VNA) – The first Vietnam-France dialogue on security and defence strategy washeld in Paris on September 18.
The event was jointlychaired by Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son; Deputy Chief of General Staffof the Vietnam People’s Army, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Ngoc Minh; andFrench Minister of State for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean Baptiste Lemoyne.
The deputy ministerial-leveldialogue took place in the context of celebrations for the 45th anniversary ofthe Vietnam-France bilateral diplomatic ties.
At the event, JeanBaptiste Lemoyne showed his pleasure at the positive growth in the partnershipbetween the two countries since they set up their strategic partnership in2013.
He agreed on the needto increase the exchange of delegations at all levels and effectively implementcooperation mechanisms, such as a dialogue on security and defence strategy, a dialogueon defence policies, and an annual high-level dialogue on economy.
He underlined thateconomic cooperation is a key pillar in the Vietnam-France strategicpartnership, noting that the two countries have become an important tradepartner to each other, with bilateral trade reaching to 4.6 billion USD in2017.
Regarding defencecollaboration, the two sides highly valued the delegation exchange between thedefence ministries and militaries of both countries, and the visit to France byVietnamese Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich.
They concurred tofoster affiliation in personnel training, military medicine, hydrograph, the defenceindustry, and UN peacekeeping operations.
At the dialogue, thetwo sides also discussed regional and international issues of shared concern.They pledged to coordinate closely with each other at multilateral forums,while supporting initiatives and efforts to promote peace and stability in the regionand the world.
The Vietnamese sideaffirmed that the country is ready to work with France in strengthening maritimesecurity in the future. –VNA
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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.
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