Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary
The Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation (VPDF) under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations on April 8 held a ceremony in Hanoi to celebrate its 20th anniversary (April 9, 2003-2023) and receive the first-class Labour Order.
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan speaks at the ceremony that marks 20th anniversary of the Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation (VPDF) under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations on April 8. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🎀 – The Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation (VPDF) under the VietnamUnion of Friendship Organisations on April 8 held a ceremony in Hanoi tocelebrate its 20th anniversary (April 9, 2003-2023) and receive thefirst-class Labour Order.
Speaking at the event, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuanapplauded the VPDF for its meaningful and practical contributions topeople-to-people diplomacy, thereby effectivelyimplementing the foreign policy of the Party and State in all stages of thecountry's development. The official emphasised that the VPDF has contributedto strengthening friendship and cooperation, promoting the support ofinternational friends for the cause of national renewal, construction and development,promoting and protecting the national interests, and actively contributing to thecommon efforts of the mankind for a world of peace, friendship, cooperation anddevelopment. She suggested that the VPDF continue to participate andcontribute to resolving conflicts and disputes in the region and the worldthrough peaceful solutions and international law; and join hands to support victims of armed conflicts, natural disasters, epidemics, andpost-COVID-19 economic decline. VDPF Chairman HaHung Cuong expressed his deep gratitude to former Vice President Nguyen ThiBinh who is its founder and now Honorary chairwoman. Cuong emphasisedthat the organisation will continue to promote the tradition of serving the cause ofpeople-to-people diplomacy in particular and national peace safeguardingand development, contributing to peace, justice, democracy and progress inthe region and around the world./.
People-to-people diplomacy will focus on activities in service of national socio-economic development in 2023, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga has said.
People-to-people diplomacy has contributed to creating a favourable international environment for national development, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan said on January 10.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) held a meeting with chiefs of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad in the 2023-2026 tenure in Hanoi on March 28, before they set off for their missions in 48 countries and territories worldwide.
President of the Vietnam-Malaysia Friendship Association Ngo Sach Thuc has highlighted the important role of people-to-people diplomacy in the bilateral ties in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Malaysia diplomatic relations (March 30, 1973-2023).
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.
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).
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan speaks at the ceremony that marks 20th anniversary of the Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation (VPDF) under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations on April 8. (Photo: VNA) 
