HCM City holds first friendship dialogue with foreign localities
The first Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue (FD HCMC), themed “Resilience Adaptation for Recovery and Development”, was held on December 3 with the participation of over 20 foreign delegations from localities worldwide.
HCM City (VNA) – The first Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue (FD HCMC), themed “Resilience Adaptation for Recovery and Development”, was held onDecember 3 with the participation of over 20 foreign delegations from localitiesworldwide.
The event aims to promote the friendship and cooperation between HCMCity and foreign localities as well as popularise the country and people tointernational friends.
Speaking at the opening, Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai said in addition to the rapid expansion of cooperative relations, the city's collaboration activities arediversified, bringing many practical results, contributing to theimplementation of the country's foreign policy and serving the city’s socio-economicdevelopment.
The official emphasised that a "Mayors' conference"that took place right after the opening would be an opportunity to exchange experience and ways to deepen the relations, thus facilitating international integration.
He also said that the presence of leaders from central agencies and foreignguests at the event was not only great support for Ho Chi Minh City, but also reflected the friendship and determination to work together to further promoteinternational cooperation activities in the coming time.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son spoke highly ofthe organisation of the dialogue, saying it demonstrated the city’s creativenessand its leading role in implementing external activities at the local level.
Hehoped that foreign localities and HCM City will continue to unite and step up cooperation activities in all fields, making positive contributions to thedevelopment and prosperity of each country.
The minister thanked the internationalcommunity, including friends of HCM City, for supporting and providing vaccines for Vietnam and HCM City in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Son saidhe wished that the spirit of cooperation will continue to be promoted in thepost-pandemic recovery.
At the end of the dialogue, the localities agreed tofurther ꧟strengthen the friendship and comprehensive cooperation on the basis ofmutual respect and understanding. Theyalso set forth initiatives to enhance people-to-people exchanges🃏 and cohesion./.
A gathering in commemoration of deceased victims of COVID-19 took place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 19 with the participation of local officials, religious dignitaries, families of the victims, and people from all walks of life.
The first Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue (FD HCMC), themed “Resilience Adaptation for Recovery and Development”, will be held on December 2-4 in the city with the participation of over 20 delegations from localities worldwide.
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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).
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An overview of the dialogue. (Photo:VNA) 
