Deputy PM and FM receives outgoing Australian Ambassador
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son received outgoing Australian Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski in Hanoi on December 24.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (right) and Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski at their meeting in Hanoi on December 24. (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son received outgoing Australian Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski in Hanoi on December 24.
During the reception, Son congratulated and appreciated the outstanding contributions by the ambassador𝐆 during his tenure, particularly in upgrading the Vietnam - Australia relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Son spoke highly of Goledzinowski's active coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and other ministries and sectors of Vietnam to successfully arrange high-level visits by the two countries' leaders, organise many meaningful events celebrating the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (1973 - 2023), strongly promote cooperation in various fields, and enhance exchanges between the peoples and localities of the countries.
The Deputy PM and FM suggested that both sides increase information sharing and consultation through bilateral dialogue mechanisms and at multilateral forums. He also asked for active implementation of the action plan for the 2024 - 2027 period, focusing on boosting links in trade - investment, education, and labour, and expanding collaboration in new areas such as digital transformation, energy, and green growth.
He called on Australia to continue to support human resources training for Vietnam, and help the latter enhance its capabilities in emerging industries such as semiconductor and artificial intelligence.
For his part, Goledzinowski thanked the MoFA and the Deputy PM and FM for their very effective support, which has helped him fulfill his duties.
The ambassador emphasised that Vietnam is an important partner and one of the top priorities of Australia in the region. Both the Australian Government and himself view the prosperity and development of Vietnam as central to the prosperity and development of the region.
The Australian Government will continue to pay attention to and reserve many resources to assist Vietnam as well as foster the two countries' relations, he affirmed.
Goledzinowski expressed admiration for Vietnam's achievements in national construction and development, along with its foreign policy accomplishments, especially on the threshold of a new era which, he said, is also the time for bilateral relations to enter a new phase with breakthroughs in many fields of cooperation such as defence, security, education, connectivity, essential minerals, and digital transformation.
The diplomat pledged to sustain efforts, regardless of positions he will hold, to help promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Australia./.
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President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Nguyen Xuan Thang highly valued contributions made by out-going Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski to promoting the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries while receiving the diplomat in Hanoi on December 12.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
