Vietnam treasures comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia
Vietnam attaches importance to the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia and the relations with the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF)
The Vietnamese delegation at a meeting with Russian leaders (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam attaches importance to the comprehensivestrategic partnership with Russia and the relations with the Communist Party ofthe Russian Federation (CPRF), said Politburo member and head of the Communist Partyof Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Inspection Commission Tran Quoc Vuong.
During meetings on December 7 with leaders of the Federation Council of Russia (Senate) and the CPRF as part of his on-going working visit to thecountry, Vuong discussed practical measures to promote the relationship betweenthe two Parties and States in the coming time.
The hosts praised Vietnam’s recent achievements and congratulated the countryon the successful hosting of the 25th APEC Summit 2017, saying that thiscontributed to promoting regional and global peace and cooperation, and theties between Vietnam and Russia in particular.
At talks with Vice Chairman of Russia’s Federation Council Evgheny Pushmin, the two sides reviewed the long-lasting traditional bilateralrelations between the two nations and the increasing ties between their legislativebodies, which are witnessing a strong development.
Many cooperative agreements have been signed between the Vietnamese NationalAssembly and the Russian Federation Council, contributingto deepening the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation betweenthe two people, they said.
Meanwhile at meeting with CPRF President Gennady Zyuganov, the two sides talked the relations of the two partiesand countries as well as party-building work.
Zyuganov affirmed the CPRF always highly evaluates the CPV’s roleand position in leading the State and society, making Vietnam one of the rapid growing economies in the world for manydecades.
Vietnam was an active and prestigious member in the international communist andworker movement, he said, adding that the CPRF always supports the Russian administration’spolicies in strengthening relations with Vietnam.
Both host and guest agreed on the necessity to enhance exchange of all-levelvisits and cooperation and information sharing on activities of each Party and thoseconcerning regional and international issues, while actively coordinating inthe international communist and worker movement as well.-VNA
Russia is interested in initiatives raised by Vietnam, including drafting joint action programmes within the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) framework to strengthen inclusive development
A seminar in Moscow on November 10 discussed prospects for cooperation between Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the role played by Vietnam in connecting the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and ASEAN.
Minister of National Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich has highly valued the deputy ministerial-level defence strategic dialogue between Vietnam and Russia, saying that it contributes to enhancing bilateral defence ties as well as comprehensive strategic partnership.
Russia has always been one of the priorities in Vietnam’s external affairs, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vasilievich Vnukov.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
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.
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.
The Vietnamese delegation at a meeting with Russian leaders (Source: VNA) 
