Quito, Ecuador's capital city where the Latin American Progressive Meeting takes place. (Source: folklorehotel.com)
Buenos Aires (VNA) – A delegation from the Communist Party of Vietnam led by Nguyen Tuan Phong, deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations, attended the Latin American Progressive Meeting in Quito, Ecuador, from September 28-30.
More than 80 organisations and political parties as well as many leaders in the region attended the forum to discuss politics, boost linkages among organisations and promote South America democracy.
At the forum, Phong shared Vietnam’s experience in promoting democracy and building people power at grassroots levels and affirmed unity was an important factor for Vietnam’s revolution.
He said Vietnam focuses on promoting the people’s councils’ role and quality as an agency representing the people, especially in deciding local issues and supervising the implementation of the constitution and law and Party and State policies.
He added that Vietnam has also enhanced the effectiveness of people’s committees and promoted the role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and other organisations in building unity, reaching consensus and calling for people to uphold Party directions and State laws.
Phong also took the occasion to praise the support of progressive forces and peace-loving people all over the world to Vietnam, especially left-wing parties and South American people.
On the sidelines of the forum, the Vietnamese delegation also held talks with Fander Falconi, head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Ecuador’s ruling party Alianza PAIS. At the meeting, Phong agreed to boost cooperation between the two parties.
Falconi lauded Vietnam’s economic achievements in recent years as well as Vietnam’s increasing role in Southeast Asia and affirmed that Ecuador wishes to expand cooperation in all fields with Vietnam.
The two sides agreed to increase exchanges of delegations and experience in building the party and national construction.
Phong also met with Ecuador’s Vice Pre𒁃sident Jorge Glass, and heads of delegations from the Communist Party of China, the Communist Party of Cuba, the Mexico Labour 💞Party, and the Brazil Labour Party.-VNA
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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.
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.
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).
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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.
Quito, Ecuador's capital city where the Latin American Progressive Meeting takes place. (Source: folklorehotel.com)
