40th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic ties marked
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations and the Thai Embassy in Vietnam on August 9 held a meeting to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations.
Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and his Thai counterpart at the 2nd meeting of Vietnam-Thailand joint commission on bilateral cooperation (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Union of Friendship🦩 Organisations and the Thai Embassy in Vietnam on August 9 held a meeting to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations.
Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Manopchai Vongphakdi expressed his delights at the growing relations between the two countries over the past four decades.
The two sides elevated their ties to a strategic partnership covering all fields ranging from politics and security to economy, trade, investment, culture, education and people-to-people exchange, he said.
Meanwhile, Ta Quang Ngoc, Chairman of Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association, said that along with promoting bilateral relations in multi-faceted spheres, the two countries have paid due attention to people-to-people exchanges.
Playing a core role in enhancing Vietnam-Thailand ties, the Vietnam-Thailand and Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Associations have seen flourishing collaboration in the past years, he noted.
On this occasion, the associations will organise an exchange between the two countries’ people in Thailand in November to lift bilateral relations to a new height.
Present at the event, former Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bhichai Rattakul, who represented the Thai Government to ink the joint statement to set up diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1976, said he believes that the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries will further develop in the future, meeting expectations and practical benefits of their people.
Vietnam and Thailand officially established diplomatic relations on August 6, 1976. Thailand was the fifth largest trade partner and also the 10th largest investor of Vietnam with 392 projects worth 7 billion USD last year.-VNA
The time-tested amity and all-round cooperation throughout history of Vietnam and Thailand will help the two become good partners in the ASEAN community.
Vietnam and Thailand jointly issued a set of commemorative stamps in Hanoi and Bangkok on August 5 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976).
Despite ups and down, the relationship between Vietnam and Thailand has progressed over the past 40 years with strongly developing people-to-people exchanges.
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.
Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and his Thai counterpart at the 2nd meeting of Vietnam-Thailand joint commission on bilateral cooperation (Photo: VNA)
