Moscow (VNA) – The 10th strategic dialogue between Vietnam and Russiatook place in Moscow on July 10.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov expressed his pleasure with thetwo countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership in various fields whileacknowledging the two sides’ maintenance of political dialogues at high level, andclose cooperation between legislative agencies, ministries, sectors and socialorganisations.
He highlighted the two countries’ coordination in the international arena aswell as the growing economic and trade ties between Vietnam and Russia.
Morgulov spoke highly of outcomes of the implementation of the free tradeagreement between Vietnam and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Vietnam is one of Russia’s leading partners in ASEAN. Trade between Russia and Vietnam rose 15 percent in the first quarter of 2018. The two sides worked toincreased bilateral investment by implementing priority projects in education,science, culture and tourism, he said.
He stressed the close cooperation between the two foreign ministries, sayingthe Russian side highly valued the strategic dialogue mechanism at theministerial level.
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, for his part, agreed with his Russiancounterpart Morgulov’s view on the strategic relations between the twocountries, stressing that it is growing.
He highlighted the close cooperation between the two countries as well as thetwo foreign ministries.
Regarding the ongoing World Cup 2018, Son congratulated Russia on its successfullyhosting of the global sports event, thus raising the position and image ofRussia in international friends’ eyes.
At the dialogue, the two sides agreed to focus their discussion on preparationsfor Vietnamese senior leaders’ visit to Russia later this year.-VNA
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The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
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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.
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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.
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.
At the meeting (Source: VNA) 
