40th anniversary of VN-Philippines diplomatic relations marked
An art performance programme was held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 16 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Philippines diplomatic ties and 118th National Day of the Philippines.
The art performance programme to mark Vietnam-Philippines diplomatic ties (Photo:VNA)
Can Tho (VNA) – An art performance programme was held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 16 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Philippines diplomati𝓀c ties and 118th National ♕Day of the Philippines.
The event was jointly held by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations and the Consulate General of the Philippines in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vice Chairman of the Can Tho city People’s Committee Truong Quang Hoai Nam noted that the programme aims to bring the Philippines’s multi-coloured culture closer to Vietnamese people, which helps enhance friendship and mutual understanding between two peoples while offering cooperation opportunities in fields of culture and economy in the future.
Meanwhile, Philippine Ambassador in Vietnam Noel Servigon expressed his high hope that the two countries will further develop the bilateral cooperation based on sound relations in the past four decades.
The Philippines will pay heed to education collaboration with the Mekong Delta region as well as promote personnel exchanges between the Philippines’ top universities and Can Tho University, he said.
The Philippines has so far run over 60 investment projects in Vietnam.
In the first three months of this year, two-way trade between Vietnam and the Philippines reached 737 million USD. The figure is hoped to reach 3 billion USD this year.
Last year, Can Tho city earned 50 million USD from exports to the Philippines, with key products being rice, aquaculture and garments.-VNA
President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 30 congratulated new President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte on his recent election.
Friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the Philippines were highlighted at a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on June 14, which aims to mark the 40th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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 art performance programme to mark Vietnam-Philippines diplomatic ties (Photo:VNA)
