Vietnamese, Hungarian parties hope for stronger cooperation
Politburo member and Permanent Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong received a delegation of Hungary’s ruling party, Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Alliance, led by its Vice President Katalin Novak in Hanoi on January 3.
Politburo member and Permanent Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong (R) and Vice President of Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Alliance Katalin Novak (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Politburo member andPermanent Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’sSecretariat Tran Quoc Vuong received a delegation of Hungary’s ruling party,Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Alliance, led by its Vice President Katalin Novakin Hanoi on January 3.
The host official emphasised that thetraditional friendship and comprehensive partnership between the two countries,especially relations between the two ruling parties, have been growing well inrecent years.
Talking about bilateral cooperation in economy,trade, investment, culture, education, security and defence, he said the twoGovernments should exert more efforts to effectively carry out the agreementsreached between the countries’ leaders and coordinate with each other tosuccessfully organise activities marking 70 years of diplomatic ties in 2020.
Vuong highly valued the role and stature ofFidesz in the European nation’s development, as well as the promotion ofmultifaceted relations between the two countries.
He stressed that the two parties should increasehigh-level dialogue and implement the signed agreements well, including sharinginformation and experience and discussing the outstanding issues in the partiesand the countries’ relations, so as to consolidate political trust and set uporientations for bilateral ties in the future.
At the meeting, Novak informed her host aboutthe situation of Hungary and Fidesz, affirming that her country considersVietnam as a partner of leading importance in its “Eastern Opening” foreignpolicy and supports economic-trade links between Vietnam and the EU.
She also expressed her hope for strongercooperation between the two parties to create momentum for effectively handlingtheir countries’ big cooperation projects in time ahead.
Also on January 3, Chairman of the CPV CentralCommittee’s External Relations Commission Hoang Binh Quan held talks with theHungarian delegation.
The two sides discussed international andregional issues of shared concern, the situation of each party and country, theurgent issues in bilateral economic, trade and investment partnerships, alongwith ways to press on with implementing the parties’ cooperation agreements./.
The Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) always wants to consolidate and promote traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Hungary, NA Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien said on September 30.
Leaders of Can Tho had a meeting with Hungarian Ambassador Ory Csaba on October 2 to discuss a Hungary-funded hospital project and the organisation of the European nation’s culture days in the Mekong Delta city.
The Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association (VHFA) of Hanoi aims to promote its role as a bridge in economic, cultural, sport and tourism cooperation between the two countries and their capital cities during the 2019-2024 tenure.
Vietnam and Hungary have agreed to boost comprehensive collaboration across politics, economy-trade, science-technology, culture, tourism, finance, agriculture, and security-defence to mark the 70th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (February 1950-2020).
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.
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.
Politburo member and Permanent Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong (R) and Vice President of Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Alliance Katalin Novak (Photo: VNA) 
