PM returns home from successful ASEAN Summits in Laos
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage arrived in Hanoi on October 11, concluding their four-day working trip to attend the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos.
Vientiane (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage arrived in Hanoi on October 11, concluding their four-day working tripꦕ to attend the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vꦚientiane, Laos.
Through around 60 multilateral and bilateral activities, the Vietnamese delegation, led by PM Chinh, delivered crucial messages about ASEAN and its future and affirmed Vietnam’s role and position in the bloc. They supported Laos in its successful chairmanship of ASEAN for 2024, further fostering the special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
The delegation engaged in over 20 key activities, including ASEAN summits, ASEAN’s summits with partners, thematic dialogues and discussions.
On the occasion, PM Chinh held bilateral meetings with ASEAN leaders and partners, and joined his counterparts from Laos and Cambodia in initiatives aimed at bolstering solidarity and cooperation among the three countries.
Notably, the Vietnamese PM held meetings with Laos' top leaders, including the Party General Secretary and President, the Prime Minister, and the President of the National Assembly to discuss ways further nurturing the bilateral great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.
The working trip yielded comprehensive results that align with Vietnam’s foreign policy as outlined in the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Politburo’s conclusion on orientations to ASEAN engagement through 2030. It further underscored Vietnam's foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralism of external ties, and increased trust and foster deeper, more practical and effective partnerships for peace, cooperation and development in each country, the region, and the world./.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has highlighted the outcomes of the freshly-ended ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos from October 8-11, the Vietnamese delegation’s contributions and bilateral engagements with countries and partners.
Vietnam, guided by the principles of proactivity, positivity, and responsibility, has made significant contributions to ASEAN cooperation throughout its journey with the organization. These efforts exemplify Vietnam's consistent spirit of peace, harmony, and friendship, all aimed at fostering stability and mutual prosperity. The nation is always dedicated to building a strong and united ASEAN, enhancing its role and prestige at both regional and global stages.
Prime Ministers of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh, Laos Sonexay Siphandone, and Cambodia Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet had a working breakfast and special exchange with representatives from the ASEAN Business Advisory Council ASEAN BAC) in Vientiane on October 10.
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.
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.
