The Consulate General of Hungary in Ho Chi Minh Ciy on March 16 held a celebration to mark the anniversary of the 1848-1849 revolution against the Habsburge Empire and the fight for freedom.
HCM City (VNA) – The Consulate General of Hungary in Ho Chi Minh Ciy onMarch 16 held a celebration to mark the anniversary of the 1848-1849 revolutionagainst the Habsburge Empire and the fight for freedom.
Congratulating Hungary on its national day, which falls on March 15, Le ThanhLiem, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, affirmed that Vietnamalways remembers Hungarian people’s support during its struggle for nationalliberation as well as current socio-economic building.
Hungarian Consulate General’s resumption of its operation in early 2016 after10 years of interruption is clear evidence for two countries’ sound relations,Liem said, adding that scholarship programmes as well as cultural exchangeshave consolidated solidarity between Hungarians and HCM City people.
HCM City and Hungary’s Budapest capital inked an agreement to set up friendshipand cooperation in 2015 and the two are making efforts to flesh out projects inthe fields of healthcare, classical music and water supply and sewerage systemmanagement, contributing to developing sound relations between the twocountries, Liem highlighted.
For his part, Hungarian Consul General Baloghdi Tobor underscored thattraditional friendship between Vietnam and Hungary is a solid basis todiversify collaboration.
Speaking highly of the southern hub’s potential to become a regional tradecentre, Tobor said that Hungarian enterprises want to cooperate with HCM City’spartners in water resources management, healthcare, transportation,agriculture, food safety and smart city construction projects.
Cooperation programmes between Hungary and HCM City have gained robust achievementsin education, culture and tourism, which helps lift up relations between twocountries.
In addition to a plan promoting in-depth training for the city’s doctors, morethan 200 medical students are studying at renowned universities in Hungary.
The Hungarian music festival has become an annual cultural event in HCM Citywith stellar performances delivered by Hungarian music talents.-VNA
The Consulate General of Hungary in collaboration with the HCM City Conservatory of Music will host a piano recital by Hungarian pianist Ernõ Fehér on September 10.
Deputy Foreign State Secretary Szilveszter Bus of Hungary affirmed Hungary endorsed Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement and will soon pass it to lay a foundation for furthering economic-trade cooperation
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Uong Chu Luu held talks in Hanoi on January 13 with his Hungarian counterpart Gergely Gulyas, who is on a working visit to Vietnam from January 12-16.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has suggested more exchange of visits, the sharing of experience, and consultations on international issues between the law-making bodies of Vietnam and Hungary.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has suggested the Swedish side continue supporting Vietnam in realising millennium development goals (MDGs) and enhance cooperation with the country in trade, education-training, science-technology and health care.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
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