Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, accompanied by a high-level delegation of Vietnam, arrived in Kuala Lumpur at 11am on November 21 (local time), starting their three-day official visit to Malaysia, at an invitation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) and his spouse chair official welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse (Photo: VNA)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, accompanied by a high-level delegation of Vietnam, arrived in Kuala Lumpur at 11am on November 21 (local time), starting their three-day official visit to Malaysia, at an invitation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse.
Welcoming them at Kuala Lumpur International Airport were Malaysia’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Chang Lih Kang and his wife; chief protocol officer Datuk Rozainor bin Ramli; Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Dato’ Tan Yang Thai; and Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Dinh Ngoc Linh, among others.
Vietnam and Malaysia established their diplomatic relations on March 30, 1973. The bilateral relationship has developed well, on the basis of a strategic partnership set up in August 2015.
Ambassador Linh said that the official visit, which comes ahead of the 10th anniversary of the bilateral strategic partnership next year, will help reinforce the foundation of the political relationship and provide new momentum to further promote strategic cooperation across all fields.
It will also mark a new milestone in deepening the already excellent cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia, and paving the way for a new, higher level in their bilateral relations, Linh added.
Deputy Ambassador of Malaysia to Vietnam Cik Aida Safura Niza Othman stated that the Malaysia-Vietnam Strategic Partnership has grown stronger since its establishment almost 10 years ago in 2015, and there is optimism in the positive direction it is taking.
In the economic-trade field, Malaysia is Vietꦉnam's second trade and investment partner in ASEAN. Meanwhile, Vietnam is Malaysia's third trading partner in ASEAN with two-way trade hitting 12.7 billion USD in 2023. There is tremendous potential to further expand the trade ties, especially in emerging sectors like digital economy, e-commerce, and sustainable energy, as both countries are committed to diversifying trade, moving beyond traditional goods int💫o the areas with higher values like technology, and renewable energy, which will be the key to their future economic growth./.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on November 21 morning for a three-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse.
The official visit to Malaysia from November 21-23 by Party General Secretary To Lam, which comes ahead of the 10th anniversary of the bilateral strategic partnership next year, will help reinforce the foundation of the political relationship and provide new momentum to further promote strategic cooperation across all fields, a diplomat has said.
The official visit to Malaysia by Party General Secretary To Lam from November 21-23 will help elevate the relationship between the two countries to a new level, thereby creating new and important opportunities to strengthen Vietnam’s peaceful environment and attracting additional resources for national development, a Party official has said.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
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.
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