Leaders send congratulations on 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Malaysia diplomatic ties
Vietnamese State, Government and National Assembly (NA) leaders on March 30 sent messages of congratulations to their Malaysian counterparts on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the two nations’ diplomatic relations (March 30, 1973-2023).
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese State, Government andNational Assembly (NA) leaders on March 30 sent messages of congratulations to their Malaysian counterparts on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the two nations’diplomatic relations (March 30, 1973-2023).
President Vo Van Thuong extended greetings to Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulated Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar BinIbrahim.
Meanwhile, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue sent congratulatory messagesto President of the Dewan Negara (upper house) Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Utama Dr.Rais Yatim and Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat (lower house) Dato’ Johari bin Abdul.
On this occasion, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son andhis Malaysian counterpart Zambry Abdul Kadir issued a Joint Press Communique.
The documentread: “Notwithstanding the challenges faced during the years of relationshipbuilding, Malaysia and Vietnam continue to focus on the opportunities to bringbilateral and regional relations closer together. The shared focus of interestshas contributed to the ASEAN Community that has been a primary driving force inthe larger regional architecture.”
The two sides further reaffirm their commitment to deepening political and economiccooperation. “Towards this end, we remain committed to implement the Plan ofAction 2021-2025 under the Strategic Partnership between Malaysia and Vietnam.We shall also strive to promote and conduct regular high-level engagements, andstrengthen bilateral cooperation mechanisms,” the press communique said.
The ministers also affirmed the determination to keep on the continuedcooperation at multilateral fora in response to global challenges./.
The cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Malaysia has developed strongly over the past 50 years in all fields, especially economic and trade cooperation. Malaysia is now Vietnam’s 10th-largest foreign investor, with total capital of 13.08 billion USD in more than 700 projects around the country.
Vietnam and Malaysia enjoyed close ties even before they officially set up diplomatic relations on March 30, 1973. Over the past five decades, the bilateral relationship has been continuously reinforced and promoted across all fields from politics and diplomacy to defence and security, as well as economy and culture.
Since Vietnam and Malaysia set up their diplomatic relations 50 years ago, their ties have been expanded extensively and comprehensively across all pillars of Party, State and people diplomacy, stated Chargé d'affaires of the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh.
Former Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Dato Azmil Zabidi has highlighted the close relationship between the two countries, stressing that trade and tourism cooperation are potential areas that need to be promoted.
The Foreign Ministers of Vietnam and Malaysia on March 30 issue a joint press communique on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
