HCM City considers int’l cooperation a great support: city leader
Ho Chi Minh City always considers international cooperation and the presence of the diplomatic missions in the country's biggest hub in the south as a great resource that needs to be respected and promoted, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai has affirmed.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai (C) meets consul generals, chief representatives of international organisations, economic-cultural organisations, and business communities of countries and territories in the city. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - Ho Chi Minh City always considers internationalcooperation and the presence of the diplomatic missions in the country's biggest hub in the south as a greatresource that needs to be respected and promoted, Chairman of the municipalPeople’s Committee Phan Van Mai has affirmed.
Mai made the confirmation at his meeting with consul generals, chief representatives of international organisations, economic-culturalorganisations, and business communities of countries and territories in the city onJanuary 26 on the occasion of the approaching Lunar New Year (Tet).
According to him, the city experienced2021 with many difficulties and challenges, as the COVID-19 pandemic had aheavy impact on all socio-economic fields. However, it has to date putthe pandemic under control and well implemented the policy of “safe andflexible adaptation to, and effective control of the COVID-19 pandemic”. Those achievements come from the combination of many factors, including theimportant contribution of the foreign diplomatic missions.
The city leader extended his sincere thanks to consulates,international organisations, economic-cultural offices, and business associationsof countries and territories for having always accompanying with and supporting thecity in all circumstances, thus contributing to the pandemic fight and economic recovery of Vietnam and the city.
He pledged that the municipal administration will focus on further consolidatingrelationships with partners, effectively implementing signed internationalcommitments, and promoting international cooperation projects.
Martin Maier, Swiss Consul General and also Head of Consular Corps in Ho Chi Minh City, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Martin Maier, Swiss Consul General and also Head of Consular Corps in Ho Chi Minh City, said that its top goal is tocreate favourable conditions for high-level visits, organise programmes topromote economic, cultural, scientific and technical development.
The consular offices are committed to continuing to supportand strengthen cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City, to well perform the role ofconnecting the metropolis with the expat community in the city as well as businessmenand tourists for a mutually beneficial partnership.
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee awards certificates of merit to several consulates, international organisations, economic-cultural offices, and foreign business associations for their contributions to the city’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: VNA)
On this occasion, the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh Cityawarded certificates of merit to several consulates, international organisations,economic-cultural offices, and foreign business associations for theircontributions to the city’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic./.
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A get-together between Ho Chi Minh City’s leaders and representatives of the overseas Vietnamese (OV) community was held on January 25, on the occasion of the approaching Lunar New Year – the biggest festival in a year of Vietnamese people.
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As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai (C) meets consul generals, chief representatives of international organisations, economic-cultural organisations, and business communities of countries and territories in the city. (Photo: VNA) 
Martin Maier, Swiss Consul General and also Head of Consular Corps in Ho Chi Minh City, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee awards certificates of merit to several consulates, international organisations, economic-cultural offices, and foreign business associations for their contributions to the city’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: VNA) 
