Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairwoman of theNational Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will lead a high-ranking delegationto pay an official visit to China from July 8-12.
The visit will be made at the invitationof Chairman of the StandingCommittee of the National People’s Congress of China Li Zhanshu, the NA’sCommittee for External Affairs announced.
Vietnam andChina established diplomatic ties in 1950.
In 2018,the two countries celebrated the 10th founding anniversary of thebilateral comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
Two-waytrade has been a highlight in the bilateral relations, which was estimated at 106.7billion USD in 2018, up 13.5 percent year on year, according to statistics fromthe customs of Vietnam.
Vietnam has been China’s biggest trade partnerin the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for three consecutiveyears, and the eighth largest worldwide.
Meanwhile, China has been a leading tradepartner of Vietnam over the past 15 years and become the seventh biggest foreigninvestor in Vietnam in 2018.
People-to-people exchanges have also beenfurther strengthened. The number of Chinese tourists accounts for 28-30 percentof the total number of foreigners to Vietnam.–VNA
Vietnamese Ambassador to China Dang Minh Khoi paid a working visit to China’s Guizhou province and Zhuang Autonomous Region of Guangxi province on May 25-28 to bolster bilateral collaboration between Vietnam and the localities.
Deputy Minister of Defence Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh on June 10 hosted a reception for a delegation from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s Academy of Military Science (AMS).
Cooperation in economy, trade, agriculture and logistics between Vietnam and China was highlighted at a seminar in Chengdu, the capital city of China’s Sichuan province, on June 13.
Officials of the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) had a working session with representatives of the Chinese General Administration of Customs in Hanoi on June 18, discussing measures to boost bilateral trade of farm produce.
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.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Photo: VNA) 
