A Vietnamese delegation led by Politburo member and permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong attended the international inter-party videoconference hosted by the ruling United Russia Party (URP) on December 1, on the occasion of its 20th founding anniversary.
Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong (middle) at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation led by Politburo member andpermanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’sSecretariat Vo Van Thuong attended the international inter-party videoconference hosted by the ruling United Russia Party (URP) on December 1,on the occasion of its 20th founding anniversary.
Themed “Global Challenges of the XXI century:Interparty Dimension”, the event draw over 30 delegations from politicalparties worldwide, including heads of State, leaders of governments andparties.
Speaking at the event, Thuong affirmed thatpeace, cooperation and development remain a major trend of the world. Despitedifficulties, globalisation, world economic connectivity together with thefourth Industrial Revolution will create a driving force for development.
He suggested parties give priority to raisingcommon awareness of strengthening peace and security,🌸 promote effectiveresponse to non-traditional security challenges, and develop ties amongth🔜emselves on common issues.
Mentioning Vietnam’s development orientations,external policy and important achievements, he stressed that Party diplomacy isone of the pillars of Vietnam’s foreign policy. He also affirmed appreciationfor Vietnam – Russia comprehensive strategic partnership and ties between the CPVand the URP.
In his speech, URP President Dmitry Medvedev emphasisedthat Russia is ready for cooperation to strengthen ASEAN’s existing mechanismsand calls on countries globally to share experience in coping with globalchallenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
On the occasion, head of the CPV Central Commit🐓tee’sCommission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung and Deputy Secretary of the URP’s General Council Andrey Klimov signed a bilateral cooperation agreement for the 2022-2024period in order to deepen comprehensive cooperative ties between the two Parties andcountries./.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that Vietnam always treasures its comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia and wants to foster bilateral ties in all areas for benefits of both nations.
Russia’s TASS news agency has run an article highlighting the talks between Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, especially the joint statement adopted by the two leaders.
The Vietnam Military History Museum has kicked off an exhibition in Hanoi on the fine traditional friendship between Vietnam and Russia. The event forms part of activities celebrating the 70th anniversary of establishment of defence ties between the two countries.
Vietnam’s participation at the meeting underscores the country’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification, and proactive international integration in a broad, deep, and effective manner. It also conveys Vietnam’s ambition and determination to enter a new era - the era of the nation’s rise.
The amended law will take effect on July 1, 2025, except for provisions on civil servant evaluation in Section 3, Chapter IV, which will be implemented from January 1, 2026.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s participation at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin, China, reflects the Vietnamese Party and Government’s strong commitment to the Vietnam–China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, while injecting fresh momentum into bilateral economic and trade cooperation amid a volatile global economic landscape.
A key amendment was made to Clause 2, Article 16, which now stipulates that a child born to one parent who is a Vietnamese citizen and the other a foreign national shall be granted Vietnamese nationality, if both parents agree to choose Vietnamese nationality for the child during birth registration with competent Vietnamese authorities
PM Chinh's participation demonstrates Vietnam's strong appreciation and support for China. This, in turn, contributes to further promoting the positive development of the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, aiming to build a Vietnam-China community with a shared future, which carries strategic significance.
At the WEF meeting in Tianjin, Vietnam continues to affirm its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation, as well as its proactive and active approach to comprehensive, extensive, and effective international integration
Vietnam always regards the RoK as an important and long-term strategic partner; and hopes that the two sides will work together to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more substantive, effective, and comprehensive manner in the coming time.
Within the framework of the Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, people-to-people exchanges and local cooperation have been priorities.
The merger of Nam Dinh, Ha Nam, and Ninh Binh aims to shape a modern, vibrant development space with Ninh Binh at its heart, transforming the region into a hub of smart and green industry and services by 2030, while preserving its unique identity as a national heritage centre.
While praising the efforts of ministries, sectors, and localities in tackling smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeiting, and intellectual property violations, PM Chinh acknowledged that in some places and at certain times, there has been lax enforcement and unclear jurisdiction, leading to increasingly complex developments in these issues.
At the working session, General Secretary Lam presented the Party Committee of the VFF and central mass organisations with the Politburo’s Decision No. 304-QD/TW, which outlines the new structure, functions and tasks of the VFF Central Committee, marking a significant step in improving its organisational effectiveness.
Describing the exhibition as a large-scaled, content-rich, and unprecedented event with high requirements and limited preparation time, PM Pham Minh Chinh urged all ministries, sectors, and localities to participate with the highest sense of responsibility, ensuring the exhibition is inclusive, objective, truthful, feasible, and impactful.
Vietnam’s attendance reaffirms its consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification, and comprehensive, intensive, extensive and effective international integration.
Cheng stressed that this is third time PM Chinh has attended the meeting and he is among the few senior government officials participating in this year's event, which is considered as a rare and commendable gesture.
The fact that the Vietnamese PM has been invited to attend and speak at this important event for three consecutive years reflects the WEF as well as the international business community's recognition and high regard for Vietnam's position, role, and contributions to global and regional economic growth.
Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong (middle) at the event (Photo: VNA) 
