Hanoi (VNA) - President To Lam on Augus💧t 1 hosted a banquet in honour of Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta, who is on a state visit to Vietnam.
In his speech, President Lam affirmed that President Ramos-Horta's second visit to Vietnam in his capacity as a State leader not only reflected the warm sentiments of Timor-Leste leaders and people but also generated fresh momentum for bilateral ties to grow more effectively.
He congratulated Timor-Leste on its impressive strides in national development and global integration, and moving closer to the goal of becoming a full ASEAN member.
Vietnam takes pride in being one of the first regional countries to recognise Timor-Leste's independence and establish diplomatic relations. Over more than two decades of accompanying each other, the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Timor-Leste has flourished, with increasingly consolidated political trust and active economic and trade ties, he said.
Amid a complex and uncertain global landscape, the Vietnamese leader stressed the importance of regional solidarity.
"Vietnam, Timor-Leste, and other countries in the region need to stand together to overcome challenges and seize development opportunities", Lam asserted.
He expressed confidence that with strong political will and high determination of the two countries’ leaders and people, the bilateral ties will develop robustly, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in Southeast Asia and globally.
Admiring Vietnam's achievements in national construction and development, President Ramos-Horta hailed Vietnam as a role model that Timor-Leste, along with many other emerging economies, aspires to follow.
Timor-Leste wishes to continue learning from Vietnam's experiences and successes, he said, expressing his belief that the two countries will further deepen their collaboration, particularly in such promising areas as agriculture and infrastructure, for the interests of both countries' people.
As Timor-Leste is looking forward to becoming an official member of ASEAN in 2025, he affirmed that this presents a valuable opportunity for Timor-Leste to learn from its neighbouring countries and join in efforts to build regional stability and progress.
The President expressed his gratitude to Vietnam for its continuous support in Timor-Leste's journey toward ASEAN membership, saying that Vietnam's assistance has been crucial in its preparation process./.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has expressed his hope that parliamentary cooperation would become a key pillar in the partnership between Vietnam and Timor-Leste, via sharing experiences in law-building, supreme supervision, and decision-making on key national issues.
President To Lam and visiting President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta on August 1 toured the Hanoi-based Ho Chi Minh Museum, a repository of documents, artifacts, and original films about the life and revolutionary career of the late Vietnamese leader.
State President To Lam held talks with visiting President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta in Hanoi on August 1, during which the leaders sought measures to further promote all-round cooperation between the two countries.
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.
