PM meets Cambodian counterpart on Belt &Road Forum sidelines
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen in Beijing, China, on April 26, on the sidelines of the ongoing second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which opened the same day.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen at their meeting in Beijing (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met his Cambodian counterpartSamdech Techo Hun Sen in Beijing, China, on April 26, on the sidelines of theongoing second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which openedthe same day.
Atthe meeting, Phuc sent greetings to Hun Sen and Cambodian people on theoccasion of Cambodia’s traditional New Year Chol Chnam Thmay festival.
Expressingtheir delight at strong growth of the Vietnam – Cambodia ties, both PMs agreedto continue effectively implementing the two countries’ high-level agreement of2019, increase the number of visits and high-level meetings, and sustainregular cooperation mechanisms between the sides.
Theyalso discussed various key issues of bilateral relations at the current time.
Phucsuggested the Cambodian Government and PM Hun Sen himself prioritise creatingfavourable conditions for Vietnamese Cambodians in the country to live and workin accordance with local law.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at the Beijing Capital International Airport of China on the morning of April 25 to attend the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF), which takes place from April 25-27.
The Vietnamese Government creates optimal conditions for foreign businesses, including those from China, especially firms that have financial and technological potential, to invest in Vietnam for mutual benefits, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.
Vietnam attaches importance to developing its traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with the Chinese Party, State and people, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, visited the Embassy of Vietnam in China on April 25 on the occasion of his attendance at the second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
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Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen at their meeting in Beijing (Photo: VNA) 
