Expressing his pleasure at the positive development of the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos, the PM highlighted defence and security cooperation as an important pillar of the bilateral ties. He praised the two defence ministries and armies for implementing high-level agreements, strengthening mutual trust and helping maintain a peaceful and stable environment conducive to socio-economic development.
The Vietnamese Government consistently offers full support to increasingly close, substantive and effective collaboration between the two defence ministries and armies.
NA President Man suggested Shaanxi and Vietnamese localities step up collaboration in the fields of science - technology, energy, hi-tech agriculture, transport infrastructure and logistics, particularly railways, quality workforce training, culture and tourism.
Giang called on agencies and units of the two defence ministries to implement agreed cooperation programmes, focusing on political and ideological education to strengthen political trust, and cooperation between military services and arms. The two sides should step up coordination in border management and protection to build a Vietnam-Cambodia border of peace, cooperation and development.
Vietnam condemns recent attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia that have caused civilian casualties and threatened peace and stability in the region and the world.
Tsinghua has worked to implement the Vietnamese and Chinese leaders’ orientations for higher education cooperation. Last year, it admitted 27 Vietnamese students and postgraduates, the highest number to date, all of whom received scholarships. The university also hosted the second Vietnam-China Higher Education Cooperation Forum, helping promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries’ educational institutions.
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man on October 13 sent a message of congratulations to Henrik Frandsen on his election as Speaker of the Danish Parliament.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
They described ties between the Vietnamese NA and China’s NPC as an important part of bilateral relations and a channel for strengthening their political and social foundations. The two friendship groups have also served as bridges of friendship between the legislatures.
For Vietnam, active participation in and substantive contributions to CICA not only help implement its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, self-strengthening, multilateralisation and diversification of relations, but also create more favourable conditions for enhancing the country’s standing and contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and sustainable development in the region
The parliament is expected to consider 43 draft laws and resolutions, while making decisions on 10 groups of important issues concerning socio-economic affairs, the state budget, supervision and other matters within its remit.
The National Assembly was ready to listen to businesses’ legitimate proposals and further improve the legal framework to support foreign enterprises’ long-term and effective operations in Vietnam, ensuring compliance with the law and balancing the interests of all parties, said President of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with his Lao counterpart General Khamliang Outhakaysone in Hanoi on October 13, focusing on measures to deepen bilateral defence ties and advance strategic connectivity between the two countries.
During the meetings, the delegation presented the book “The Aspiration for a Strong and Prosperous Vietnam in the New Era” by General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and President To Lam, contributing to introducing Vietnam’s perspectives, vision and strategic orientations for its new development phase.
The Vietnamese Party and State attach importance to overseas Vietnamese and encourage them to contribute to their homeland through diverse channels, including remittances and cooperation in economic affairs, science and technology, culture, education and tourism.
Vietnam is ready to serve as a bridge for Georgia to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN member states, said Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed voters’ petitions and public concerns, the handling of complaints and denunciations, and preparations for the second session of the 16th NA at its seventh session on October 12.
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) of the US welcomes Vietnam’s efforts to protect IP rights, including improvements to the legal framework and action against violations. The association is ready to work with Vietnam, share information and bolster its ability to protect IP rights, helping build an attractive and reliable environment for foreign firms.
Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China Zhao Leji called for more balanced and sustainable trade, high-quality investment, modern and coordinated railway connectivity, and stronger cooperation in science and technology.
