Vietnam Women's Union inks cooperation deal with Saint Petersburg
A delegation of the Vietnam Women's Union led by Chairwoman Ha Thi Nga signed a cooperation agreement with the Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg on September 30 as part of their visit to Russia.
Moscow (VNA) – A delegation of the Vietnam Women's Union led by Chairwoman Ha Thi Nga signed a cooperation agreement with the Committee for Externaܫl Relations of Saint Petersburg on September 30 as part of their visit to Russia.
Under the deal, the two sides will exchange information and experience on the protection of women's rights and legitimate interests and sustainable development.
They will coordinate in organising forums, conferences, seminars, fairs, exhibitions and exchanges in the fields of common concern such as integrating gender in the implementation of sustainable development goals, women in leadership and management, foreign affairs, digital technology application, green economic development, environmental protection, climate change response, and preservation and promotion of ethnic cultural identity.
Vietnam Women's Union Chairwoman Ha Thi Nga and Chairman of Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg at the signing ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
At the working session, Nga and Chairman Evgeny Grigoriev of the Saint Petersburg committee highlighted the long-standing friendship between Russia and Vietnam, and between Saint Petersburg and Vietnamese organisations and localities.
The city's leaders always treasure relations with Vietnam and create favourable conditions for Vietnamese to study and integrate into the local society, said Evgeny Grigoriev.
At the meeting between the delegation of the Vietnam Women's Union and the Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg. (Photo: VNA)
Nga expressed gratitude for Saint Petersburg's support for Vietnam during the struggles for independence in the past and for its effective cooperation with Vietnamese partners at present.
She emphasised Vietnam's progress in gender equality, especially the equal and effective participation of women in all areas of political, economic, and social life./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi had a working session with representatives of the Vietnamese community in Kazan city, the Republic of Tatarstan, on September 25 as part of his three-day trip there.
A delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology led by Minister Huynh Thanh Dat had a working session with officials of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education led by Minister Valery Falkov in Moscow on September 24.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has highlighted the significance and key outcomes of the 25th meeting of the Vietnam-Russia Inter-Governmental Committee for Economic-Trade and Scientific-Technological Cooperation co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Chernyshenko in Moscow.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
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.
