NA’s Ethnic Council delegation visits South Africa
Chairman of the National Assembly’s Ethnic Council Ha Ngoc Chien is leading a delegation from the council to pay a working trip to South Africa from December 2-6.
Chairman of the National Assembly’s Ethnic Council Ha Ngoc Chien (R) and Director-General of the South African Department of Traditional Affairs Mashwahle Diphofa at their working session (Photo: VNA)
Pretoria (VNA) – Chairman of the NationalAssembly’s Ethnic Council Ha Ngoc Chien is leading a delegation from thecouncil to pay a working trip to South Africa from December 2-6.
At a working session with the host country’s Department of Traditional Affairson December 3, both sides exchanged information about organisational structuresand functions of the state agencies in charge of the ethnic affairs,socio-economic situation of the vulnerable groups, existing policies oneconomic development, education, healthcare, culture, and protection of forestresources.
They also shared experience in attracting investment to areas resided by ethnicminority groups as well as easing poverty in the localities.
Chien told the South African side that Vietnam is home to 54 ethnic groupsliving together, affirming the Vietnamese Party and State have been consistentwith the policy of equality, unity and mutual respect for shared developmentamong all the ethnic groups.
He also highlighted Vietnamese policies to branch out socio-economicdevelopment in the ethnic areas as well as narrow the development gap among thecommunities.
Meanwhile, Director-General of the South African Department of Traditional AffairsMashwahle Diphofa said racial discrimination has no place in South Africa - ademocratic nation which is working to ensure human rights as well as politicaland social equality for all citizens.
The official shared his country’s support policies forvulnerable groups, including their rights to join socio-political activities,protect local culture and knowledge, as well as access to basic services, amongothers.
On December 4 and 5, the delegation will have working sessions with SouthAfrican National Assembly, and authorities of Western Cape province’s Cape Towncity./.
South Africa’s In2Fruit company has signed a contract with Vietnam’s Fruit One counterpart to export fresh grape to Vietnam, according to South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry.
Vietnam’s Ao Dai (traditional long dress) and folk dances were introduced at an international cultural festival held by the International Diplomatic Spouses Association (IDSA) in South Africa on September 28.
The Vietnam – South African joint trade sub-committee convened the fourth session in Hanoi on October 16 to seek ways to bolster bilateral economic and trade partnerships.
Vietnam is one of the promising strategic markets for South African businesses, heard the Vietnam-South Africa business conference in Ho Chi Minh City on October 21.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue and a high-ranking Government delegation of Vietnam paid a working visit to South Africa from November 3-5, as part of their trip to Africa.
A key amendment was made to Clause 2, Article 16, which now stipulates that a child born to one parent who is a Vietnamese citizen and the other a foreign national shall be granted Vietnamese nationality, if both parents agree to choose Vietnamese nationality for the child during birth registration with competent Vietnamese authorities
PM Chinh's participation demonstrates Vietnam's strong appreciation and support for China. This, in turn, contributes to further promoting the positive development of the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, aiming to build a Vietnam-China community with a shared future, which carries strategic significance.
At the WEF meeting in Tianjin, Vietnam continues to affirm its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation, as well as its proactive and active approach to comprehensive, extensive, and effective international integration
Vietnam always regards the RoK as an important and long-term strategic partner; and hopes that the two sides will work together to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more substantive, effective, and comprehensive manner in the coming time.
Within the framework of the Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, people-to-people exchanges and local cooperation have been priorities.
The merger of Nam Dinh, Ha Nam, and Ninh Binh aims to shape a modern, vibrant development space with Ninh Binh at its heart, transforming the region into a hub of smart and green industry and services by 2030, while preserving its unique identity as a national heritage centre.
While praising the efforts of ministries, sectors, and localities in tackling smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeiting, and intellectual property violations, PM Chinh acknowledged that in some places and at certain times, there has been lax enforcement and unclear jurisdiction, leading to increasingly complex developments in these issues.
At the working session, General Secretary Lam presented the Party Committee of the VFF and central mass organisations with the Politburo’s Decision No. 304-QD/TW, which outlines the new structure, functions and tasks of the VFF Central Committee, marking a significant step in improving its organisational effectiveness.
Describing the exhibition as a large-scaled, content-rich, and unprecedented event with high requirements and limited preparation time, PM Pham Minh Chinh urged all ministries, sectors, and localities to participate with the highest sense of responsibility, ensuring the exhibition is inclusive, objective, truthful, feasible, and impactful.
Vietnam’s attendance reaffirms its consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification, and comprehensive, intensive, extensive and effective international integration.
Cheng stressed that this is third time PM Chinh has attended the meeting and he is among the few senior government officials participating in this year's event, which is considered as a rare and commendable gesture.
The fact that the Vietnamese PM has been invited to attend and speak at this important event for three consecutive years reflects the WEF as well as the international business community's recognition and high regard for Vietnam's position, role, and contributions to global and regional economic growth.
This new era marks a crucial phase in which the country must strive with determination to fulfil its strategic objectives, achieving breakthrough development at new levels of sophistication, quality, and global standing, laying the foundation for further growth. Era after era forms a continuous history of development, ascending steadily from one level to the next.
The resolution on such mechanisms aims to serve as a legal basis for opportunely dealing with difficulties and hindrances caused by legal regulations in important, priority, and urgent areas that require immediate settlement so as to unlock resources, facilitate economic development, and turn legislation into a competitive edge.
PM Pham Minh Chinh instructed chairpersons of the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to strictly follow the Ministry of Finance's guidelines on handling public finances and budgets, with a focus on preventing wastefulness, misconduct, or corruption.
Chairman of the National Assembly’s Ethnic Council Ha Ngoc Chien (R) and Director-General of the South African Department of Traditional Affairs Mashwahle Diphofa at their working session (Photo: VNA) 
