Hoang Binh Quan, head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations, and Alexander Schweitzer, member of the Executive Committee of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), co-chaired online talks between the two parties on November 16.
Hanoi (VNA) - Hoang Binh Quan, head of the Communist Party of Vietnam(CPV) C🔴entral Committee’s Commission for External Relations, and AlexanderSchweitzer, member of the Executive Committee o🌊f the Social Democratic Party ofGermany (SPD), co-chaired online talks between the two parties on November 16.
Quan affirmed thatrelations between the CPV and political parties in Germany have served as afoundation to help the Vietnam-Germany strategic partnership flourish in apragmatic and effective manner. He also spokehighly of online talks arranged by the CPV and the SPD to provide updates onthe situation facing the two parties and countries, in a joint effort tomaintain and strengthen cooperation and friendship between the parties as thecountries celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties (September 23, 1975- 2020) and move towards a decade of the strategic partnership (October 11,2011 - 2021). The CPV officialalso spoke of Vietnam’s recent socio-economic development and preparations forthe upcoming 13th National Party Congress. He shared thecountry’s experience in curbing the spread of COVID-19 and rolling out measuresto realise the twin targets of battling the pandemic and sparking economicrecovery, thereby creating an optimal environment and tapping into the potentialto foster cooperation with Germany and the EU. For his part,Schweitzer congratulated Vietnam on its achievements in fighting COVID-19. He saidhe values the trusted and efficient relations between the two parties, and affirmedthat the friendship with the CPV is a significant part of the SPD’s externalrelations. The two parties alsodiscussed measures to maintain and enhance bilateral relations. They agreed thatthe pandemic has dealt a blow to all countries and territories worldwide andhampered the exchange of delegation and direct talks. In such a context,the two parties need to bolster solidarity and information exchange vianumerous methods, creating momentum for the relationship to thrive in thepost-pandemic world. The two agreed tospare no effort in promptly organising the seventh theoretical dialogue nextyear, as this dialogue has been an important mechanism to effectively boost cooperation./.
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Hoang Binh Quan, Head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations, attended the online International Inter-Party Forum SCO+ (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) on October 22-23.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
At the talks (Photo: VNA) 
