The eighth political consultation at the deputy foreign ministerial level between Vietnam and Mongolia was held in Hanoi on August 29. (Photo: )
Hanoi (VNA) – The eighth politicalconsultation at the deputy foreign ministerial level between Vietnam andMongolia was held in Hanoi on August 29.
Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung and his Mongolian counterpartBatmunkh Battsetseg co-chaired the event.
The two sides reviewed Vietnam-Mongolia cooperation since the seventh politicalconsultation in July 2018, and agreed on specific measures and orientations to realiseagreements reached by their high-ranking leaders in order to consolidate andenhance the traditional friendship and mutually beneficial collaborationbetween the two countries.
They affirmed their wish to strengthen the bilateral relationship acrossspheres, meeting the interests and aspirations of the two peoples, andcontributing to maintaining peace, stability, cooperation and development inthe region and the world at large.
They concurred to maintain the exchange of all-level delegations and meetings,and continue to coordinate in organising activities marking the 65th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (November 17, 1954-2019).
The two sides will step up partnerships in such areas as diplomacy, security,national defence, economy, culture, education and people-to-people exchange.
At the same time, the two foreign ministries will beef up their collaborationon the basis of their memorandum of understanding reached in 2013, andcoordinate to facilitate each other’s citizen protection and assistance.
The two sides expressed satisfaction at the coordination between Vietnam and Mongoliaat regional and international forums such as the United Nations, theAsia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
They shared the views that disputes in the East Sea must be settled by peacefulmeasures and through dialogues, on the basis of the 1982 UN Convention on theLaw of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS), without the use of or threat to use force.
During her stay in Vietnam, Batmunkh paid a courtesy visit to Deputy PrimeMinister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, had a working session with seniorofficials of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and visited some cultural andhistorical sites in Hanoi.-VNA
Vietnam and Mongolia should further intensify partnership through the exchange of visits at all levels, cooperation in personnel training and experience sharing in UN peacekeeping mission.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung hosted a reception for State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Davaasuren Damdinsuren in Hanoi on May 18.
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security To Lam and Mongolian Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Tsend Nyamdorj agreed to reinforce crime fighting cooperation during talks in Hanoi on October 16.
Politburo member and permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong has stated that the Vietnamese Party, State, and people always treasure their traditional friendship with the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), the State and people of Mongolia.
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.
The eighth political consultation at the deputy foreign ministerial level between Vietnam and Mongolia was held in Hanoi on August 29. (Photo: ) 
