Hanoi (VNA) - The 18th Vietnam-China youth friendship meeting officiallykicked off in Hanoi on August 14.
Attending the event were First Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist YouthUnion Central Committee Le Quoc Phong and Secretary of the Secretariat of the Central Committee ofthe Communist Youth League of China Fu Zhenbang.
Addressing the function, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth UnionCentral Committee Bui Quang Huy said the meeting offers a chance for the twocountries’ youth unions and youngsters to exchange information on young people’saffairs and share experience in youth union work and teenager movements in eachnation.
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee Bui Quang Huy (Photo: VNA)
Huy expressed his hope that through the event, Chinese youths will understand moreabout the land, culture and people of Vietnam – a peace-loving country; a goodcomrade, good friend, good neighbour and good partner of China; and aresponsible member of the international community.
He asked the two countries’ youth delegates to continue maintaining their roleas a friendship bridge that makes active and responsible contributions todeveloping the cooperation between Vietnamese and Chinese people, especiallyyouths.
Also at the event, the delegates had a chance to watch a TV report recallingthe 18-year journey of Vietnam-China friendship exchanges and enjoy art performancesfeaturing the cultures of both countries.
The 18th Vietnam-China youth friendship meeting is held from August 13-19, withmain activities taking place in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
The meeting has been organised in rotation in each country since 2000, aimingto realise the common policy of the leaders of the two Parties and States onenhancing exchanges between the Vietnamese and Chinese people and youths.-VNA
Senior military officers of Vietnam and China have emphasised the need for stronger defence ties to boost mutual understanding and trust during meetings in Beijing.
Chinese enterprises are eyeing to expand their business and investment in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in which Vietnam is considered one of the most attractive destinations.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on August 3 agreed to continue reinforcing and strengthening the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between Vietnam and China.
Hoang Binh Quan, head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations, on August 14 expressed his belief that young people in Vietnam and China should be aware of their mission to continue cultivating the friendship between the two countries.
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.
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.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee Bui Quang Huy (Photo: VNA) 
