The General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army and the Main Directorate for Political-Military Affairs of the Rusian Armed Forces have signed a letter of intent and assigned relevant agencies of the two sides to build a Memorandum of Understanding on the bilateral cooperation.
Moscow (VNA) – The General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Armyand the Main Directorate for Political-MilitaryAffairs of the Russian Armed Forces have signed a letter of intentand assigned relevant agencies of the two sides to build a Memorandum ofUnderstanding on the bilateral cooperation.
The signing took place after talks between visiting GeneralLuong Cuong, permanent member of the Central Military Commission, and Directorof the General Department of Politics, and Sen.Lieut.Gen Andrey Kartapolov,Deputy Defence Minister and Chief of Main Directorate for Political-Military AffairsAndrey Kartapolov in Moscow on June 19.
The two sides discussed issued relating to the reinforcementof trust and long-term strategy in the bilateral defence cooperation in variousfields, especially the education of political ideology.
General Cuong invited Andrey Kartapolov to visit Vietnam atan appropriate time. The host accepted the invitation with pleasure.
Earlier, General Cuong met with General Valery Gerasimov, Chiefof the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, and first Deputy DefenceMinister.
He affirmed that Vietnam always remembers the valuableassistance of Russia in the cause of national independence and building.
Vietnam also attaches great importance to the traditionalrelations with Russia and will do its utmost to nurture the bilateral ties,including the defence partnership, he added.
General Cuong is paying official visits to Russia and Belarus from June18-26.
While in Russia, he laid a wreath at the monument dedicated to late PresidentHo Chi Minh in Moscow and met with Russian war veterans in the Vietnam war,among other activities.-VNA
A delegation led by President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) Prof Dr Nguyen Quang Thuan attended an international symposium on Vietnam-Russia cooperation in Russia on June 4.
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong sent a congratulatory message on June 12 to President of the Russia Federation V. Putin on the occasion of Russia Day (June 12).
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and President of the Russia Federation V. V. Putin have exchanged greetings on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the treaty on basic principles for the bilateral friendship (June 16, 1994-2019).
General Luong Cuong, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, permanent member of the Central Military Commission, and Director of the Vietnam People’s Army’s General Department of Politics, is paying official visits to Russia and Belarus from June 18-26.
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 talks (Photo: VNA) 
