Nha Trang to host 2017’s first APEC Senior Officials Meeting
The first Senior Officials’ Meeting of APEC (SOM1) and related meetings in 2017 will be organised in Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa, from February 18 to March 3.
APEC's informal SOM in December 2016. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The first Senior Officials’ Meeting of APEC (SOM1) and relatedmeetings in 2017 will be organised in Nhღa Trang cityꦫ, the south centralprovince of Khanh Hoa, from February 18 to March 3.
The meetingswill be attended by 1,500 delegates from 21 member economies of the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, the Asia-Pacific EconomicCooperation Council, the APEC Business Consultation Council, and someinternational and regional organisations along with business representatives.
The events will comprise56 meetings, workshops and dialogues of 38 APEC committees and working groupsacross many fields like trade and investment liberalisation, businessfacilitation, natural disaster response, human resources development,education, businesspeople travel facilitation, ocean and fishing, e-commerceand services.
Under the themeof “CreatingNew Dynamism, Fostering a Shared Future,” delegates are expected to discuss and reach agreementon priorities and their contents for the 2017 APEC Year on promotingsustainable, inclusive and innovative growth, regional economic connectivity,and the competitiveness of small-and medium-sized enterprises and microenterprisesin the digital era.
Food security, sustainableagriculture, and climate adaptation are also on the agenda of the meetings.
The delegateswill also decide priorities for four committees on commerce, investment,economy, economic-technical cooperation, budget, management and for other workinggroups of APEC. They will outline orientations for APEC activities this year.
As Chairman of APECSenior Officials’ Meetings in 2017, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister BuiThanh Son will preside over the SOM1 and the meeting of Chairman’s FriendsMeeting on connectivity.
Vietnam’s 13ministries and agencies will preside over or assume chairmanship and vicechairmanship of committees and working groups of APEC.
On the occasion,the APEC Finance Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting will also be held in Nha Trang.-VNA
The Ministry of Public Security’s General Department of Logistics-Engineering held a ceremony in Hanoi on February 9 to launch tasks to prepare for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Year 2017.
The People’s Committee of Da Nang City, which is scheduled to host major activities of the APEC Year 2017, has instructed accelerating preparations for the event to ensure the pace of key projects.
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.
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.
APEC's informal SOM in December 2016. (Source: VNA)
