Vietnam treasures partnership with Russia: top leader
The Vietnamese Party, State and people always attach importance to consolidating and developing the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, said General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong (right) and Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – TheVietnamese Party, State and people always attach importance to consolidatingand developing the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, said GeneralSecretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and PresidentNguyen Phu Trong.
He made the statement at a reception for visiting Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the RussianFederation Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin in Hanoi on December 24.
The host highly valued V.V. Volodin’s official visit as well as cooperationbetween legislatures, States and people of the two countries.
Lauding efforts of the Vietnamese National Assembly and the State Duma in signingan agreement on the establishment of an inter-parliamentary cooperation committee,the leader expressed his hope that the committee will work effectively,contributing to promoting the bilateral legislative ties and cooperationbetween Vietnam and Russia across fields, firstly economy, trade andinvestment.
For his part, V.V. Volodin showed his delight at his first-ever visit toVietnam and extended greetings of President V. Putin and other Russian seniorleaders to Party General Secretary and President Trong.
Recalling the Vietnamese leader’s visit to Russia last September, he affirmedthat the State Duma always supports enhancing the comprehensive strategicpartnership between the two countries.
V.V. Volodin briefed the host on outcomes of his talks with NA ChairwomanNguyen Thi Kim Ngan, saying the formation of the inter-parliamentary cooperationcommittee helps intensify cooperative mechanism between the two legislatures whilestrengthening the bilateral ties in economy, trade, culture and education.
Through the committee, the two sides will coordinate in supervising theimplementation of major joint projects and agreements reached by their seniorleaders, he said.
The State Duma will actively participate in activities marking the 25thanniversary of a treaty on basic principles for bilateral friendship in 2019 andthe 70th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties in 2020, theguest affirmed.
V.V. Volodin is paying a two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation ofNA Chairwoman Ngan.-VNA
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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.
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).
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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.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong (right) and Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin (Photo: VNA) 
