Party General Secretary, President To Lam, his spouse start state visit to China
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Guangzhou city, Guangdong province, on August 18 morning, starting their three-day state visit to China.
Party General Secretary, State President To Lam, and his spouse at Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou city, China's Guangdong province. (Photo: VNA)
Guangzhou (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse and a hiꦰgh-ranking delegation of Vietnam 𝕴arrived in Guangzhou city, Guangdong province, on August 18 morning, starting their three-day state visit to China.
The visit is made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping and his spouse.
Welcoming the Vietnamese leader at Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou city were member of the CPC Central Committee and Governor of Guangdong province Wang Weizhong, Mayor of Guangzhou city Sun Zhiyang, and Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo.
Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Sao Mai and his spouse, Vietnamese Consul General in Guangzhou Nguyen Viet Dung and his spouse, and along with staff at the Consulate General and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Guangzhou were present at the airport.
While in Guangzhou city, Guangdong province, General Secretary and President To Lam and his entourage are scheduled to pay floral tribute to martyr Pham Hong Thai at his grave in the Huang Hua Gang Memorial Park, and visit the relic site of the headquarters of the Vietnamese Revolutionary Youth League.
The Vietnamese leader will have a meeting with the Politburo member, Secretary of the Guangdong provincial Party Committee, and meet with Chinese friendship figures./.
China is the first country Party General Secretary and State President To Lam visits after assuming the Communist Party of Vietnam leadership role, which fully reflects the great importance that the Vietnamese Party and State attach to the development of the friendly neighbourliness as well as comprehensive and long-term cooperation with China.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Hanoi on August 18 morning for a state visit to China.
The upcoming state visit to China by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse is expected to become a new milestone in the Vietnam-China relationship, and open up new trade opportunities for the two countries, according to insiders.
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).
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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.
