Vietnam, China share experience in social supervision, criticism
Experience in social supervision and criticism was shared between the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Shanghai Committee at their talks in Ho Chi Minh City on March 25.
At the talks between the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Shanghai Committee on March 25. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Experience in social supervision and criticism wasshared between the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Ho Chi Minh City andthe Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Shanghai Committee attheir talks in Ho Chi Minh City on March 25.
Briefing the Chinese side of the city’s economic-cultural-social situation in2023, Vice Chairman of the VFF Committee of Ho Chi MinhCity Nguyen Thanh Trung said that the city faced formidable challenges posed bythe COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts as well as complicated and unprecedented globaland regional political-economic developments.
However, it carved out impressive achievements thanks to the concerted effortsand resolve of the whole political system, support from local people andbusiness community, and contributions from VFF chapters at all levels.
The city's VFF committee has worked to renew its social supervision andcriticism activities to better ensure the legitimate rights of local people, strengthendemocracy and social consensus, and consolidate trust in theParty and State, he said, adding over the past 10 years,it has organised 703 social criticism conference on important projects,including one related to piloting special mechanisms to develop Ho Chi MinhCity.
In the time ahead, it will continue promoting its leading role in thesupervision work and social criticism activities, he stressed.
Vice Chairman of the CPPCC Shanghai Committee Wu Xinbao, for his part, introduced the committee’s roles,functions and missions, which are to conduct policy consultations and democraticconsultations, engage in political discussions, and buildcommon awareness in the community.
While carrying out the constitution and legal regulations as well as making bigdecision, the CPPCC always organises referenda before sending reports torelevant leaders to provide recommendations, he said, addingthe Shanghai Committee assigns its members to join meetings with local peopleand hold conferences to discuss issues of locals’ concerns, among others.
Both sides agreed that they can learn from each other’s experience and concurredto continue implementing the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation for the2023-2026 period signed in November 2023./.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee gave opinions on a draft report on the five-year implementation of a joint resolution of the NA Standing Committee, the Government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) that details regulations on the VFF’s supervision and social criticism role, on August 16 morning during the committee's 25th session.
The prestige and strength of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) are reflected in the revolutionary spirit as well as the spirit of criticism and self-criticism of each party member, according to Dr. Ruvislei González Sáez, one of the leading research experts on Vietnam in Latin America.
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The attendance of the Vietnamese delegation headed by PM Pham Minh Chinh at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin carries importance significance, said a researcher on Vietnam.
Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his belief that Australian Ambassador Gillian Bird, with her extensive experience and deep understanding of the region, would make significant contributions to advancing the Vietnam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while receiving the newly appointed diplomat in Hanoi on June 26.
Speaking to reporters on June 26, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated that Vietnam calls all parties involved to seriously comply with the agreement, creating conditions for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
The President also identified certain limitations in advisory work that require continued innovation and quality improvement to meet state leadership requirements.
The Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 26 visited the Memorial Hall of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Pudong district, a development model in the new era of Shanghai as well as China.
The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour. It takes effect from the date of its adoption and will be applied starting from the 2025–2026 academic year.
An official of HCM City attributed achievements of the two countries' relations to not only efforts by both countries' governments but also perservering support from people's organisations, businesses, and dedicated individuals.
The two sides committed to adopting breakthrough measures to broaden the scope of cooperation and further boost trade turnover in a more balanced and mutually beneficial manner, towards better responding to fluctuations in global trade and contributing to ensuring a stable and sustainable supply chain.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the city enhance exchanges with Vietnamese localities, particularly Ho Chi Minh City. He called for deeper, result-oriented cooperation in trade, investment, and strategic development — especially in sectors where Shanghai has strengths and Vietnam has demand, such as transport infrastructure, smart and green cities, and innovation.
President Luong Cuong appreciated the ambassadors' contributions to Vietnam's relations with their countries and called for continued efforts to help advance those ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh called on the SSE and the Shanghai IFC to share their expertise with and provide technical support for relevant Vietnamese ministries and agencies during the process of building Vietnam’s own international financial centre.
According to the resolution, Nguyen Thi Thanh, a member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the NA, was appointed Standing Vice President of the council and head of its personnel sub-committee.
PM Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his confidence that Asia has all the necessary foundations to continue rising, asserting its role as a pillar and driving force of the global economy.
In his closing speech at the 10th plenum of the Party Central Committee in September 2024, Party General Secretary Lam declared: “With the position and strength accumulated over 40 years of renewal, and with the unity of the entire Party, people, and army, alongside new opportunities under the sound Party leadership, we now possess the essential conditions to enter a new era."
At the talks between the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Shanghai Committee on March 25. (Photo: VNA) 
