A conference on solidarity for peace and sustainable development took place in the central province of Quang Tri on May 21 and 22, gathering representatives from 12 foreign countries.
Quang Tri (VNA) – A conference on solidarity for peace and sustainable developmenttook place in the central province of Quang Tri on May 21 and 22, gatheringrepresentatives from 12 foreign countries.
Organised bythe provincial authorities, together with the Viet Nam Peace and DevelopmentFoundation and German-based Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, the conference also sawthe attendance of representatives from the World Peace Council and Afro-AsianPeople's Solidarity Organisation.
In hisopening speech at the event, Chairman of the Quang Tri People’s CommitteeNguyen Duc Chinh said his province bore the brunt of the country’s paststruggles against French and American armies.
Quang Tri’sgrowth as seen today is the result of local residents’ solidarity and hard workand assistance from domestic and international friends, he stressed.
Participantsvoiced their support for the idea of annually celebrating Vietnamese Peace Dayon January 27 in Quang Tri as the province itself is a demonstration of wardestruction and strong post-war recovery. January 27 also marked the signing ofthe Paris Peace Accords in 1973 to end war and establish peace in Vietnam.
They discussedthreats to global peace and measures to handle these issues, with some expressingtheir concern over emerging religious radicalism and terrorism.
They saidinternational solidarity should be centred around anti-terrorism, anti-genderinequality, and anti-racial discrimination.
They advisedcountries to hold bilateral and multilateral activities in promotion ofinternational solidarity, cut military budget and spend more on education andsocial welfare.-VNA
Vietnam welcomes all efforts in organising and distributing resources to prevent disputes, as well as in building and maintaining peace, stated Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations.
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to promote peace and security in the region and the world.
Vietnam asks China, as a large nation in the region and the world, to perform its responsibility in maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea, stated Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on May 8.
Scientists, experts and policymakers from the Republic of Korea and Mekong nations of Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam gathered at the RoK-Mekong Peace Forum held in Hanoi on May 10.
According to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), this year’s campaign provided long-term aid for 3,785 individuals and organisations. Support included houses, clean water systems, school meal facilities, books, and livelihood assistance, with a total value of more than 118 billion VND.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
Scene at the conference (Photo: VNA) 
