Ambassador Vu Quang Minh and Cambodian Minister of Tourism Thong Khon at the celebration (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – The VietnameseEmbassy in Cambodia held a banquet in Phnom Penh on August 29 to celebrate the74th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945-2019).
The event was attended by Cambodian DeputyPrime Minister Tea Banh, Deputy PM Men Sam On, Minister of Tourism Thong Khon,Governor of Cambodia’s State Bank Chea Chanto, leaders of various ministries ofCambodia, and representatives of the Vietnamese community and investors inCambodia.
Participants watched a video highlightingsocio-economic and foreign relation achievements of Vietnam during the past 74years, along with memories of King Norodom Sihanouk with Vietnam.
Addressing the event, Minister Thong Khonlauded Vietnam’s achievements over the past more than seven decades of nationalconstruction and defence, especially high growth rate since the “Doi Moi”(renewal) was introduced in 1986.
He congratulated Vietnam for becoming anon-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 tenure with anearly absolute vote, showing the international community’s recognition ofVietnam’s contributions to promoting peace, stability and prosperity.
The official noted that cooperation betweenVietnam and Cambodia has expanded in all fields, with regular high-levelvisits.
He said he believes bilateral trade willexceed 5 billion USD in 2020. With more than 800,000 Vietnamese touristsvisiting Cambodia in 2018, Vietnam has become the second biggest tourism marketof the neighbouring country. In 2019, the number is expected to reach 900,000,he added.
Minister Thong Khon highly valued thesupport Vietnam has given to Cambodia in personnel training, stressing thatCambodian people always remember Vietnamese soldiers’ sacrifices for savingCambodians from the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime in 1979.
Cambodia will work with other ASEAN membercountries to ensure the success of ASEAN events to be hostedby Vietnam in 2020 when Vietnam plays the role of the ASEAN Chair, hepledged.-VNA
The Ma Coong ethnic minority group’s drum beating festival and traditional boat racing on Kien Giang River in the central province of Quang Binh have been officially recognised as national intangible cultural heritages by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 29 evening for foreign ambassadors, charge d’affaires and heads of international organizations, on the occasion of the 74th National Day of Vietnam.
A delegation of the Party Central Committee, National Assembly, State, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on August 30 on the occasion of the 74th National Day (September 2).
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.
Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
Ambassador Vu Quang Minh and Cambodian Minister of Tourism Thong Khon at the celebration (Photo: VNA) 
