Vietnam enhances friendship with international friends
Vietnam has actively joined in regional and global organisations and affirmed its position in the international arena, said Vice President of the Vietnam-US Society (VUS) Bui The Giang.
The reception for the delegation of Friendship Force Marlborough from New Zealand under Friendship Force International in Hanoi (Photo: vovworld.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has actively joined in regional and globalorganisations and affirmed its position in the international arena, said VicePresident of the Vietnam-US Society (VUS) Bui The Giang.
Giang made the statement while receiving a17-member delegation of Friendship Force Marlborough from New Zealand underFriendship Force International (FFI), which is on a fact-finding trip to Vietnamfrom October 1-16.
The annual exchange programme between the FFIand the VUS has been implemented for 12 years and yielded fruitful results, henoted.
The programme aims to provide internationalfriends with an insight into Vietnam as well as its people, history, culture,and customs, thus promoting mutual understanding and friendship betweenVietnamese people and international friends.
Over the years, the VUS has extended partnershipwith other FFI branches in Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Thailand, Giangsaid.
He briefed his guests on socio-economicdevelopment and achievements Vietnam has recorded during the renewal process.
Giang also shared the country’s difficulties intackling post-war consequences, such as unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance andAgent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims, as well as efforts of the VietnameseGovernment to overcome war consequences and international support.
In reply, Robert Eric Cooper, a member of thedelegation, thanked the VUS for creating conditions for the delegation to visitVietnam and learn about land and people of Vietnam, saying that they learnedabout the daily life of local people via a homestay programme in Hanoi and Huecity, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.-VNA
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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.
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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.
The reception for the delegation of Friendship Force Marlborough from New Zealand under Friendship Force International in Hanoi (Photo: vovworld.vn) 
