Vietnam-Malaysia diplomatic ties marked in HCM City
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony on June 13 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Malaysia diplomatic relations.
HCM City(VNA) – The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Min൲h City held a ceremony on June 13 tocelebrate the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Malaysiadiplomatic relations.
In his remarks,Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai said Vietnamand Malaysia share many cultural similarities and boast highly complementarycooperation.
On the ground of the good bilateral relationship, the ties between HCM City and Malaysia have seen positive results, especially in investment cooperation, tradeexchange, education, tourism and people-to-people exchange.
HCM City attaches great importance to the relationshipbetween Vietnam and Malaysia in general, and the bond between the cityand Malaysia in particular, Mai affirmed, adding that the friendship,cooperation and joint vision have contributed to the common development ofthe two countries.
Dato Tan Yang Thai, Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam said the bilateral relationship has proven to be solid and long-term since the twocountries established diplo꧅matic ties on March 30, 1973; and has been further strengthened with the signing of an agreementto establish a strategic partnership in 2015.
The agreement calls for closerties between the two countries in all fields, reflecting their determination todeepen the bilateral ties, he said, elaborating that Malaysia seesgreat opportunities in Vietnam and will continue to further enhancetrade and investment cooperation between the two countries, especially inpotential fields.
The diplomat said Malaysia and Vietnam have become importantpartners in terms of ﷽𒊎 tourism, educational cooperation and people-to-peopleexchange.
The regular exchange of visits at all levels between the two nations signals stronger bilateral relationship in the future, hesaid./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his hope for close cooperation with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in promoting the Vietnam-Malaysia strategic partnership during their meeting in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, on May 10.
The Malaysian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City kicked off the Malaysia exhibition on June 9, marking the beginning of the Malaysia Madani Week in the southern city to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Malaysia diplomatic ties.
A Vietnam-Malaysia arts and cultural exchange was held on June 11 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries' diplomatic ties.
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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.
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.
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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.
At the event (Photo: VNA) 
