Vietnam shoulders ASEAN Chairmanship during tough time: Chinese ambassador
Vietnam has shouldered the responsibility of ASEAN Chairmanship during a tough time, and the theme “Cohesive and Responsive” chosen by the country for this year couldn't be more relevant, Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Deng Xijun has said.
Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Deng Xijun (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) - Vietnamhas shouldered the responsibility of ASEAN Chairmanship during a tough time,and the theme “Cohesive and Responsive” chosen by the country for thisyear couldn't be more relevant, Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Deng Xijun has said.
He told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) that facing the rising challenges within and outside the region,from the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis to changing geopolitical landscape, therole of ASEAN chair is more important in upholding ASEAN’s unique inclusiveregionalism and in maintaining "ASEAN way" of consensus.
Chinais committed to work with Vietnam in implementing leaders’ consensus onsolidarity against COVID-19 and common welfare of people, he stressed.
Withthe joint efforts of regional countries, the pandemic in the region isgenerally under control, Deng said, stressing that EastAsia is expected to become the only region with positive economic growth thisyear.
Accordingto the ambassador, efforts of ASEAN and China will focus on thoroughly defeatingthe pandemic, promoting regional economic recovery and cooperation onsustainable development, and strengthening the long-term planning of the ASEAN-Chinacooperation.
Henoted that next year marks the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-China dialoguepartnership, to which foreign ministers attach great importance and commit toclose collaboration on commemorative activities.
Both sides look forward to concluding thenegotiations on the Plan of Action toImplement the Joint Declaration on ASEAN-China Strategic Partnership for Peaceand Prosperity (2021-2025) as soon as possible, which draws directionsfor cooperation in the next five years.
Theministers are committed to jointly strengthening the third pillar ofcooperation through more exchanges in education, culture, media, youth andmore.
Theambassador said the ASEAN-China Ministerial Meeting was, on the whole, a fullsuccess.
ASEANand China will strengthen regional anti-pandemic cooperation and step upregional economic recovery. They will also uphold multilateralism and freetrade and champion open, inclusive and win-win cooperation.
Chinawill give strong support to ASEAN community building, ASEAN centrality in EastAsia cooperation and ASEAN solidarity, while working together with the groupingto ensure peace and development prevail in the region, he pledged./.
Vietnam is committed to fostering cooperation between ASEAN and the United Nations (UN) in peacekeeping operations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, told an annual open debate virtually held by the UN Security Council on September 14.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has maintained its position as China’s leading trade partner with two-way trade hitting 416.6 billion USD in the January-August period, according to the General Administration of Customs of China.
The ASEAN ministers’ meeting on human resources development in a changing world of work, is underway in the form of video conference from September 15-16.
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.
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.
Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Deng Xijun (Photo: VNA) 
