Ambassador greets Laos, Cambodia on traditional New Year festivals
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), visited the permanent missions of Laos and Cambodia to the UN to deliver his best wishes on the occasion of the two nations’ traditional New Year festivals Bunpimay and Chol Chnam Thmay.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (6th from R), Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), visits the permanent mission of Laos to the UN. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), visited the permanent missions of Laos and Cambodia to the UN to deliver his best wishes on the occasion of the two nations’ traditional New Year festivals Bunpimay and Chol Chnam Thmay.
Hosting the Vietnamese diplomat, Lao Ambassador Anouparb Vongnorkeo lauded the close and effective collaboration between the two delegations at the UN and in the implementation of the countries’ bilateral agreements in line with the Vietnam-Laos great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.
Meanwhile, Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the UN Sophea Eat expressed his gratitude for Vietnam’s support for his nation in different historical periods and his delight at the sound growth of the countries’ good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, and comprehensive cooperation so far, particularly in trade and at multilateral forums, including the ASEAN and UN.
On the same occasion, a delegation of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Champasak province of Laos visited to deliver Bunpimay greetings to the authorities and people in the four Lao southern localities of Champasak, Attapeu, Sekong and Salavanh. The delegation was joined by representatives of the Vietnamese business association and expatriate community in four localities.
The Consulate General officials and authorities of the Lao provinces agreed to further step up joint work across the fields, especially in the promotion of the localities’ cooperation with their Vietnamese partners and in investment attraction for socio-economic development./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao and Cambodian counterparts Phankham Viphavanh and Samdech Techo Hun Sen had a breakfast meeting in Belgium on December 14, the first of the trio after the COVID-19 pandemic was put under control.
Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien hosted separate receptions in Hanoi on March 20 for Colonel Vongxay Inthakham, Defence Attaché of Laos to Vietnam, and Colonel Rem Kann, Military Attaché of Cambodia to Vietnam.
A cultural exchange event took place in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on April 9 for Lao and Cambodian students studying at the local chapter of the Da Nang University to celebrate their traditional New Year festivals Bunpimay and Chol Chnam Thmay.
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).
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.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (6th from R), Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), visits the permanent mission of Laos to the UN. (Photo: VNA) 
