Ninh Binh eyes to step up cooperation with Hungarian locality
A delegation from the Hungarian National Assembly (NA) led by First Deputy of the Speaker Márta Mátrai paid a working visit to the northern province of Ninh Binh on April 15 as part of their trip to Vietnam.
Ninh Binh (VNA)- A delegation from the Hungarian NationalAssembly (NA) led by First Deputy of the Speaker Márta Mátrai paid a working visit to the northernprovince of Ninh Binh on April 15 as part of their trip to Vietnam.
During a workingsession with the delegation, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee DoanMinh Huan highlighted the fine relations between Vietnam and Hungary, sayingthat the visit contributes to promoting parliamentary diplomacy between the twocountries, and offers a good opportunity for Ninh Binh to expand ties with Balatonfured city ofHungary.
He briefed the guests on local potential, and strength, saying that Ninh Binh is known as one of the top three automotiveindustry centres in Vietnam.
Ninh Binh aims tobecome a centrally-run city with a millennium-old urban heritage by 2035. Toachieve this goal, the province needs cooperation of traditionalpartners, including Hungary, he said.
The localityidentifies cultural industry and heritage value exploitation as the pillars oftourism development, he stressed.
Ninh Binh hopes tocollaborate on tourism, training and developing high-quality human resources,sharing experience in tourism development and cultural preservation and in buildinglaws related to heritage conservation, especially legislation tailored to urbanareas with heritage, he added.
For her part, Mátrai expressed her impression on the beauty of naturallandscapes of Ninh Binh, and highly valued the working visit of local officialsto Balatonfured in June 2023.
She spoke highly of Ninh Binh's proposals to Hungary in areas such asinvestment attraction and legislation, affirming that her country alwayssupports and promotes these areas.
Regarding educationand training cooperation, Vietnam regularly sends students to study in Hungary,with approximately 200 students per year, she said.
Apart from granting scholarship𒉰s, Hungary continues to monitor andaccompany students who have received scholarships to study in Hungary, shesaid, adding that this will be an opportunity for people from Ninh Binh to jointhis training support./.
A business seminar has been held in Nograd county of Hungary with a view to promoting economic and trade relations between Vietnam and the European country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested Hungary cooperate and support Vietnam in institution building and perfection, digital transformation, and personnel training to serve the judicial sector.
Hungary consistently regards Vietnam as its most crucial partner in Southeast Asia, Hungarian President Katalin Novák stated at a January 19 meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is paying an official visit to the European country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam's enduring commitment to nurturing the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Hungary during his meeting with Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly (NA) Jakab István in Budapest on January 19.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyen Thi Bich Thao has received Director of Eurasia Centre under Hungary’s John von Neumann University, Dr. Levente Horvath, who expressed his hope that the Eurasia Magazine run by the centre can report more information on Vietnam’s reform and development achievements.
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.
Participants at the working session (Photo: VNA) 
