Prime Minister orders meticulous preparation for GMS, CLV summits

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged the organising board of the 6th Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Summit to forge ahead with thorough preparations for the events which are scheduled in Hanoi from March 29-31.
Prime Minister orders meticulous preparation for GMS, CLV summits ảnh 1Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc orders meticulous preparation for GMS, CLV summits(Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged the organisingboard of the 6th Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS-6) Summit and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV-10) Development Triangle Summit to forge ahead withthorough preparations for the events which are scheduled in Hanoi from March29-31.

Speaking at a meeting on March 7, the PM highlighted that the summits are amongthe three largest multilateral events to be held in Vietnam this year as they offeropportunities to State leaders to discuss measures to boost trade andinvestment and ensure security and sustainable use of the Mekong water resources.

Meticulous preparations for the events are significant to affirm Vietnam’sincreasing role and prestige in the region, he said, emphasising media work toraise public awareness of the importance of cooperation in the GMS and theCambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle.

The GMS cooperation was initiated in 1992, encompassing Cambodia, Laos,Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and China’s provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan. Overthe years, the cooperation has been expanded to cover various fields with theaim of making it easy for cooperation for development among the members.

Meanwhile, the CLVDevelopment Triangle cooperation was set up in 1999 to spur the development ofborder provinces of the three neighbouring countries. The cooperation has been steppedup over the past years, thus promoting economic-trade ties and contributing toshifting economic structures and boosting connectivity among the threeeconomies.

Following the success of the APEC Vietnam 2017, the hosting of the GMS-6 andthe CLV-10 will continue affirming the country’s increasing position in theinternational arena as well as its more active contributions to the cooperationmechanisms in the region. -VNA
VNA

See more

Renato Darsie, Chairman of the Italy – Vietnam Friendship Sub-Association in the Veneto region, and Franco Nube, a member of the association’s executive board, grant an interview to the Vietnam News Agency. (Photo: VNA)

14th Party Congress seen as springboard for Vietnam’s next development phase

Renato Darsie, Chairman of the Italy – Vietnam Friendship Sub-Association in the Veneto region, expressed confidence that the 14th Congress will build on the resolution of the 13th Congress while clearly outlining approaches and solutions to realise the goals set, taking into account rapid and profound global changes during the interval between the two congresses.

State President Luong Cuong, leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the newly appointed ambassadors at the ceremony on January 16 (Photo: VNA)

State President appoints new ambassadors abroad

President Luong Cuong asked the newly-appointed ambassadors and heads of representative missions to firmly adhere to the Party’s and State’s foreign policy, closely follow the goals, requirements and tasks of national development, and effectively implement the foreign-affairs priorities set out in the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy takes part in the 41st Macfrut agricultural fair in Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, with a booth highlighting Vietnam’s fruit garden with oriental spices and herbs. (Photo: VNA)

Economic diplomacy helps open markets for agricultural exports

The draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress identify foreign affairs as a key and regular task, with diplomacy in agriculture and the environment recognised as a core component of economic, environmental and development diplomacy directly linked to national strategic priorities.

Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Juan Carlos Fernández Juárez (Photo: VNA)

Chance for Vietnam to carry forward successful development policies: Venezuelan ambassador

In a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on Vietnam’s socio-economic development as the 14th National Party Congress approaches, Venezuelan Ambassador to Vietnam Juan Carlos Fernández Juárez described these accomplishments as clear evidence of the sound leadership and policies of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Vietnamese Government, which place people at the centre of development, are grounded in industrialisation, and creatively apply Ho Chi Minh Thought.

The Engineering Unit Rotation 2 departs to undertake peacekeeping duties at the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Mission (August 2023). (Photo: VNA)

Diplomacy lays solid foundation for Vietnam’s entry into new era of development: official

In a volatile global context, under the sound leadership of the Party, the effective management of the State, the effective governance of the Government and the National Assembly, and the concerted efforts of ministries and localities, Vietnam has consistently implemented a foreign policy of peace, cooperation, and development, independence and self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification. As a result, it has continued to stand out as a bright spot of peace, stability, and development in the region, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has written an article ahead of the 14th National Party Congress.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the conference (Photo: VNA)

Lightning-fast Quang Trung Campaign achieves resounding victory: PM

PM Chinh instructed localities to complete house handovers no later than January 18, 2026, while continuing to address environmental issues, restore essential infrastructure, create jobs and livelihoods, and ensure transparent, timely support for affected households, especially during the Lunar New Year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and Cambodian Ambassador Chea Kimtha (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister receives outgoing Cambodian ambassador

The two sides expressed satisfaction that bilateral relations continue to develop strongly across all areas. Political and diplomatic ties have been further strengthened through frequent exchanges of delegations and contacts at all levels, while defence and security cooperation remains a key pillar.

Tonga's national flag (Source: istockphoto.com)

Congratulations extended to Tonga’s Prime Minister, top legislator

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on January 15 sent messages of congratulations to Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua and Lord Vaea on their respective elections as Prime Minister and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Kingdom of Tonga.