Hanoi (VNA) –꧃ Deputy Minister of NationalDefence Sen. Lt. Gen. Pham Hoai Nam hosted a reception for Polish Ambassador toVietnam Wojciech Gerwel on January 17.
At the Hanoi event, Nam affirmed thatVietnam always bears in mind precious support from Polandduring the country’s struggle for dependence in the past as well as nationalconstruction and defence at present. Hailing timely support from the Polish government forVietnam’s COVID-19 fight, the official underlined that theassistance is a proof of sentiments of the two Governments and peoples.
Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Pham Hoai Nam (R) hosts a reception for Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Wojciech Gerwel (Photo: qdnd.vn)
For his part, Ambassador Gerwel said Poland wishes to closely cooperate with Vietnam in variousfields, including national defence and security. The two sides noted with satisfaction that the bilateral nationaldefence cooperation has been bolstered over the recent past, especially afterthe signing of a memorandum of understanding on bilateral defence cooperationin 2010, primarily in exchange of delegations, human resource development anddefence industry. They agreed to intensify defence cooperation in the comingtime in a flexible manner and in tandem with the COVID-19 situation, with afocus on maintaining the exchange of delegations, particularly of high-ranking ones. The sides will step up discussion towards the prompt approvalof the Vietnam-Poland defence cooperation plan for this year./.
A batch of medical equipment and supplies worth nearly 4 million USD, presented by the Polish Government, arrived at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport on September 11.
The Ministry of Health on October 15 received nearly 2 million doses of COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine presented by Poland and the Republic of Korea (RoK) to help Vietnam battle against the pandemic.
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.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
At the reception (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Pham Hoai Nam (R) hosts a reception for Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Wojciech Gerwel (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
