Cambodian, Lao, Vietnamese senior officials gather in Dak Nong
The 11th Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) of the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area opened in Gia Nghia town, the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong on November 1.
Heads of the SOM delegations sign the meeting's minutes (Source: VNA)
Dak Nong (VNA) – The 11th Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) of the Cambodiaꦫ-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area opened in Gia Nghia town, the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong on November 1.
The meeting was co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong, Secretary of State at Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce Mao Thora and Lao Deputy Foreign Minister Thongphane Savanphet.
At the meeting, the heads of the three countries’ SOM delegations highly valued outcomes of meetings of the four sub-committees of security and foreign affairs, economy, society and environment, and local cooperation, which took place on October 31.
They reviewed cooperation between the three countries since the eight SOM in 2014 and the 10th Meeting of the Joint Coordination Committee on CLV Development Triangle Area last year.
The 11 th SOM highlighted results of the implementation of the memorandum of understanding on special preferential policies reached by the three countries and the adjusted Socio-Economic Development Master Plan for the Development Triangle Area by 2020.
The meeting called on relevant ministries, agencies and localities of the countries to continue realising the documents with specific activities and programmes.
It spoke highly of the support of development partners, especially Japan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to the area over the years, and suggested each of the three countries prepare five new projects to be submitted to the ninth CLV Summit scheduled for late 2016 in Cambodia.
The participants also appreciated efforts of Cambodian, Lao and Vietnamese specialists in negotiations for the Trade Promotion and Facilitation Agreement in the CLV Development Triangle Area, with the fifth round of talks already done.
The heads of the SOM delegations proposed the countries’ working groups promptly complete its contents in order to approve the deal as soon as possible.
A Vietnamese representative delivered a draft report on the project on economic connectivity between the three countries, which will be presented to the ninth CLV Summit for the three Prime Ministers’ approval.
The officials also agreed to submit a report on the implementation of the CLV Development Triangle’s website to the PMs at the ninth CLV Summit, and assign the working groups to upgrade the website.
After scrutinising a draft report of the joint coordination committee, they consented to present the document to the upcoming summit.
Vietnam will host 11th Meeting of the Joint Coordination Committee on CLV Development Triangle Area and related activities in 2017. The date and venue of the event will be informed to Cambodia and Laos via the diplomatic channel.-VNA
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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).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Heads of the SOM delegations sign the meeting's minutes (Source: VNA)
