Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and visiting Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on November 24 agreed to bolster cooperation between the two countries in an effective and pragmatic manner, and take the bilateral relationship into a new development period, matching the wish and potential of both sides.
Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and visiting Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Party GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong and visiting Ugandan President Yoweri KagutaMuseveni on November 24 agreed to bolster cooperation between the two countriesin an effective and pragmatic manner, and take the bilateral relationship into anew development period, matching the wish and potential of both sides.
During their meeting in Hanoi, Trong stressed the significanceof the Vietnam visit by Museveni, who is also Chairman of the NationalResistance Movement (NRM) Party, saying it will open up a new developmentperiod for the ties between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the NRM and the twocountries, especially in the context of the two countries working towards the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties next year.
Congratulating Uganda on its achievements in nationalconstruction and development, the host expressed his belief that under theleadership of the NRM and the President, the country will maintain a peaceful and stable environment for further growth.
Trong briefed the guest on Vietnam’s foreign policy ofindependence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation, development,diversification and multilateralisation of relations, and being a friend andreliable, responsible partner of the international community.
Vietnam attaches importance to promoting its relationswith African nations in general and Uganda in particular, he said, noting that hugespace still remains for Vietnam and Uganda to boost their cooperation in allspheres.
The Vietnamese Party leader emphasised majororientations to beef up cooperation in politics, economy and culture betweenthe two countries, and step up their mutual understanding and coordination atinternational forums.
He also stressed the significance of the political willand policies of the two countries’ leaders to enhancing the bilateral ties.
For his part, the Ugandan President spoke highly ofthe CPV’s leadership in Vietnam’s past struggle for national independence andreunification, and the present cause of national construction and development.
The leader expressed his wish for stronger cooperationbetween the two countries./.
The official visit to Vietnam by President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, from November 23-25, is expected to open up cooperation opportunities between the two countries in the time ahead.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 24 morning hosted an official welcome ceremony for his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is now on an official visit to Vietnam.
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.
Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and visiting Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Photo: VNA) 
