PM attends closing ceremony of 38th, 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined other ASEAN leaders on October 28 at the closing ceremony of the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined other ASEAN leaders on October 28 at the closing ceremony of the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh joined other ASEAN leaders on October 28 at the closing ceremony ofthe 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits.
In his closing remarks, the Sultan of BruneiDarussalam – Chair of ASEAN 2021, said despite difficulties caused by COVID-19,the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has continued to growstrongly.
Carrying forward joint efforts in the spirit of “WeCare, We Prepare, We Prosper”, the ten-member grouping has recorded variousachievements in accelerating the building of the ASEAN Community, responding tothe pandemic and boosting comprehensive recovery, improving its capacity forcoping with medical emergencies, taking care of social welfare and spirituallife of residents, and adopting a master plan optimising outcomes of the FourthIndustrial Revolution, he said.
The Sultan called for promoting efforts in the ASEANCommunity building, on the basis of pushing ahead with multilateralism, andbuilding a strong regional architecture.
The Prime Minister of Cambodia announced the theme of ASEAN Year 2022: “ASEAN A.C.T.: Addressing Challenges Together” for harmony, peace, and prosperity in the whole region. (Photo: VNA)
At the ceremony, Brunei handed over the ASEANChairmanship to Cambodia.
The Prime Minister of Cambodia announced the theme of ASEAN Year 2022:“ASEAN A.C.T.: Addressing Challenges Together” for harmony, peace, andprosperity in the whole region.
Accordingly, Cambodia and other ASEAN member countrieswill implement major priorities in 2022, including ensuring intra-bloc solidarityand upholding ASEAN’s centrality; effectively implementing all initiatives andmeasures on economic cooperation as agreed, along with trade liberalisation deals,contributing to boosting economic recovery, narrowing development gaps,enhancing regional connectivity, and developing human resources and socialwelfare; promoting women’s and youths’ participation in constructing andmaintaining peace and development; enhancing people-to-people exchanges, raisingthe bloc’s spirit and identity, and forging efforts to build a post-2025 ASEANvision. /.
Vietnam has been always making efforts to contribute to the development of the strategic partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed at the 4th ASEAN-Russia Summit to commemorate the 30th anniversary of dialogue relations, held virtually on October 28.
Vietnam has been always making efforts to contribute to the development of the strategic partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed at the 4th ASEAN-Russia Summit commemorating the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations, held virtually on October 28.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that ties between India and ASEAN will keep strengthening in the future based on common values, affirming that ASEAN’s central role is always an important priority of New Delhi.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
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).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined other ASEAN leaders on October 28 at the closing ceremony of the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits. (Photo: VNA) 
The Prime Minister of Cambodia announced the theme of ASEAN Year 2022: “ASEAN A.C.T.: Addressing Challenges Together” for harmony, peace, and prosperity in the whole region. (Photo: VNA) 
