Vietnamese Vice President begins official visit to Croatia
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and a delegation of Vietnam arrived in Zagreb on October 9 afternoon (local time), beginning their official visit to Croatia.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (left) and Croatian State Secretary for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Zdenko Lucić (Photo: VNA)
Zagreb (VNA) – Vice President Vo Thi AnhXuan and a delegation of Vietnam arrived in Zagreb on October 9 afternoon (local time), beginningtheir official visit to Croatia.
The delegation was welcomed at Zagreb internationalairport by Croatian State Secretary for Foreign Trade and DevelopmentCooperation Zdenko Lucić, Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary and Croatia NguyenThi Bich Thao, Croatian Ambassador to Malaysia and Vietnam Ivan VelimirStarcevic, and staff members of the Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary and Croatia.
Later on the day, Xuan met with the embassy’s staff andrepresentatives of the Vietnamese community in Croatia, during which shebriefed them on Vietnam’s successes in COVID-19 prevention and control, andeconomic development, especially in the first nine months of this year.
Regarding Vietnam-Croatia relations, the VicePresident noted with pleasure cooperation achievements in different areas likeeconomy, politics and culture, and appreciated Croatia's support to Vietnam inthe COVID-19 fight.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and the embassy’s staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Croatia (Photo: VNA)
She held that Vietnam and Croatia should enhance theirbilateral cooperation as the two countries still have substantial opportunities andpotential for stronger collaboration.
Vietnam would act as a gateway for Croatia to accessother Southeast Asian nations, while Croatia can help Vietnamese businessesstep up investment in European countries, the leader noted.
For her part, Thao stressed the significance of Xuan’svisit to the bilateral diplomatic ties, and pledged to work, together with theembassy’s staff, to contribute to cooperation between the two countries./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary and Croatia Nguyen Thi Bich Thao presented her letter of credentials to Croatian President Zoran Milanović at a ceremony in Zagreb capital of Croatia on February 24, during which she promised to do utmost to help further promote the traditional friendship between the two countries.
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thi Bich Thao recently had working sessions with Croatian State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Frano Matušić and State Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Tonči Glavina.
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.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (left) and Croatian State Secretary for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Zdenko Lucić (Photo: VNA) 
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and the embassy’s staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Croatia (Photo: VNA) 
