Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith in Kazan, Russia, on October 23 (local time), while there to attend the expanded BRICS Summit.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith in Kazan, Russia, on October 23 when attending the expanded BRICS Summit. (Photo: VNA)
Kazan (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Lao✱ Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith in Kazan, Russia, on October 23 (local time), while there to attend the exp💎anded BRICS Summit.
He congratulated Laos on its successful shouldering of the 2024 ASEAN chairmanship and the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45), saying the successes of those events have affirmed that Laos is a responsible member with a more and more important voice in the international community, and contributing to peace, cooperation, and prosperity in the region and the world at large.
Chinh also affirmed that Vietnam will remain by the side of Laos, supporting the country to the utmost as conditions allow to help it overcome the current challenges and difficulties.
Meanwhile, the Lao leader once again offered warm congratulations of State President Luong Cuong and expressed his hope to welcome him in a state visit to Laos at an early date.
He also expressed sincere gratitude to Vietnam for its heartfelt and comprehensive help to Laos in shouldering the responsibility of the 2024 ASEAN Chair, and affirmed that the Party, government, and people of Laos always cherish and keep in mind Vietnam’s support to Laos in its past national liberation and current national development.
The two leaders informed each other of the socio-economic development of their countries and expressed their joy at the close and effective coordination among their ministries, sectors, and localities in implementing the outcomes of the meeting between the two Politburos in September this year, as well as the cooperation agreements and pledges by their high-ranking leaders.
Regarding cooperation orientations in the time to come, they agreed to soon instruct their relevant offices to boost up the implementation of the major projects on the connectivity of the two economies, as well as that among those of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia; broadening their cooperation in the fields of security – defence, economy, and trade.
The two leaders once again affirmed to continue cementing the Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia solidarity and bonds; agreed to more closely cooperate to spread the solidarity among the three nations, Parties, and states; and affirmed to always attach importance to and give the top priority to the relations of great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, taking this as an invaluable asset, the top priority, and a vital factor in the revolutionary causes of the two countries that need to be preserved and passed down to the next generations./.
A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will actively participate in and make responsible contributions to the expanded BRICS (BRICS+) Summit in Kazan city of Russia from October 23-24, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang told the press.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance at the expanded BRICS (BRICS+) Summit in Kazan city of the Russian Federation from October 23-24 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chair of the BRICS Group in 2024, is expected to strengthen relations between Vietnam and members of the bloc, especially the host Russia.
Vietnam's participation at the expanded BRICS (BRICS+) Summit will send out the country’s message of supporting the role of multilateral cooperation forums and mechanisms which operate on the basis of respect for the UN Charter and in accordance with international law, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi has said.
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.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
