People-to-people diplomacy greatly contributes to national development
People-to-people diplomacy has contributed to creating a favourable international environment for national development, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan said on January 10.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan is with representatives from the diplomatic corps, international organisations, and non-governmental organisations at the meeting held by VUFO on January 10.(Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – People-to-people diplomacy has contributed to creating a favourable international environment for national developmen𓃲t, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan said on January 10.
She was speaking at the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisation (VUFO)'s meetingwith representatives from the diplomatic corps, international organisations,and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday. Onbehalf of the Party and State leaders and people of Vietnam, Xuan expressed her sincere thanks to the guests for their support to andcooperation with Vietnam in the past time. She commended the VUFO and theCommittee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organisations Affairs for their achievements,especially in 2022, which contributed to strengthening and fostering thefriendship, solidarity, and bonds between the Vietnamese people and those of other countries around the world.
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
The Vice President also affirmed the important role ofpeople-to-people diplomacy in implementing Vietnam’s foreign policy.
She said that she hopesdiplomatic agencies, international organisations, and NGOs will continue cooperating with Vietnam for the sustainable andprosperous development of the country and others on the globe.
Palestinian Ambassador Saadi Salama, head of the diplomatic corps in Vietnam, appreciated the VUFO’s role in boosting the solidarity, friendship, and cooperation through people-to-people diplomacy. He expressed his belief that the union will continue promoting the work to furth🎀er enhan🙈ce the collaboration with diplomatic corps, international organisations, NGOs and peace lovers all over the world.
He reaffirmed his readiness and determination to further develop the multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and othercountries and international organisations for mutual benefits, as well as for a world of equality, prosperity, cooperation, peace, and sustainabledevelopment./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife hosted a banquet in honour of the diplomatic corps in Hanoi on January 9, ahead of the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.
The focal task of the diplomatic sector is to serve sustainable and self-reliant national development and to guarantee national interests at the highest possible level, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told the sector’s teleconference on January 10.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a book on the Paris Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam (Paris Peace Accords) which was signed 50 years ago (January 27, 1973).
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.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan is with representatives from the diplomatic corps, international organisations, and non-governmental organisations at the meeting held by VUFO on January 10.(Photo: VNA) 
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
