Vietnamese, Indian PMs meet on sidelines of ASEAN Summits
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on October 11 on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Vientiane, Laos.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi (Photo: baochinhphu.vn)
Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on October 11 on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Vientiane, Laos.
PM Chinh thanked the Indian Government leader for sending a letter of sympathy to and providing Vietnam with 35 tonnes of goods worth 1 million USD as emergency aid to support Typhoon Yagi-hit localities, which, he said, demonstrates the sound friendship, traditional relations, and the Comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.
He expressed his delight at the practical outcomes of his recent state visit to India while speaking highly of the fact that the two sides are joining hands to realise the results of the trip.
Touching on future cooperation orientations, the two PMs concurred to continue promoting the exchanges of high-level visits and meetings in flexible forms, negotiating a bilateral free trade agreement soon, and increasing the frequency of direct flights between major cities of the two countries to facilitate trade, investment, tourism and people-to-people exchange cooperation.
Regarding regional and international issues, PM Modi commended the fine results of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, saying they will have a widespread impact on the region.
The two leaders agreed to continue supporting each other, working closely at regional and international forums, particularly at the UN, ASEAN and ASEAN-led mechanisms, respecting the principlesꦍ to ensure security, safety, and freedom of navigation and aviation, and peacefully handling disputes based on international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982./.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
