PM Chinh meets Vietnamese community in Belgium, European countries
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met representatives of the Vietnamese community in Belgium and other European countries on December 13 (local time), as part of his official visit to the country.
PM Pham Minh Chinh is with representatives of Vietnamese community in Belgium and other EU countries. (Photo: VNA)
Brussels (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhmജet representatives of the Vietnamese community in Belgium and other European countries onDecember 13⛦ (local time), as part of his official visit to the country.
Head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the EuropeanUnion (EU), Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao said that the 13,000-strong community formed inthe 1960s regularly meets and organises activities, especiallycultural and culinary ones, helping the host country's government and peopleunderstand and recognise the image of Vietnamese people who succeed in theircareers, integrate well into the community, and maintain their own identity. Besides promoting Vietnam’s images, culture, and Vietnamesepeople in the host country, the Vietnamese community in Belgium also activelylooks towards the homeland through fundraising activities to support victims offlood and other natural disasters, and Agent Orange, as well as join hands in the COVID-19pandemic fight. Hoang Dinh Thang, President of the Union of Vietnamese inEurope, said that as the EU is an important partner of Vietnam, more exchangeand cultural activities should be taken to strengthen relations and promote thecountry's image in the EU. Pham Huy Hoang, Chairman of the young Vietnamese intellectualsnetwork in Europe, said that many of them are knowledgeable in fields,especially in those that Vietnam is having high demand, for example innovation, digital transformation, green economy, and circular economy. He called for financial support for his network and othersimilar networks so that they can operate effectively and take advantage of theintellectual resources for national construction.
PM PhamMinh Chinh speaks at a meeting with Vietnamese community in Belgium on December 13. (Photo: VNA)
The PM saidthat most of the about 5 million overseas Vietnamese living and working in 130countries around the world are successful, asserting their position and gaining positive assessments from local authorities. He described this as a great pride and priceless assets of the Vietnamese nation. He informed the community ofachievements in national construction and development, especially those overthe past 35 years of the Doi moi (renewal) process, adding that the effective implementation of the “safeadaptation, flexible COVID-19 control” policy since early this year generatespositive results in socio-economic recovery. Chinh hailed the Vietnamese community in Belgium for theircontributions to the host country as well as the Vietnam- Belgium relations, and asked the VietnameseEmbassy in Belgium and other agencies to further support overseas Vietnamese toovercome difficulties and challenges./.
For nearly half a century (1973-2022), the cooperation relationship between Vietnam and Belgium has made positive developments in all fields, especially politics-diplomacy, trade, and agriculture.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Brussels on December 13 for the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit and an official visit to Belgium at the invitation of President of the European Council Charles Michel and Belgian PM Alexander De Croo.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with his Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh in Brussels on December 13, as part of his trip to Belgium to attend the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit.
Vietnam always considers Belgium a partner of leading importance in the European Union (EU), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told his Belgian counterpart Alexander De Croo during their talks in Brussels on December 13 (local time).
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.
PM Pham Minh Chinh is with representatives of Vietnamese community in Belgium and other EU countries. (Photo: VNA) 
PM PhamMinh Chinh speaks at a meeting with Vietnamese community in Belgium on December 13. (Photo: VNA) 
