Vietnam attends AICESIS General Assembly in Russia
A delegation from the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, led by its Vice Chairman Nguyen Huu Dung, attended the General Assembly of the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS) held in Moscow on November 1.
The Vietnamese delegation attend the General Assembly of the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions in Russia. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – A delegation from the Vietnam Fatherland FrontCentral Committee, led by its Vice Chairman Nguyen Huu Dung, attended theGeneral Assembly of the International Association of Economic and SocialCouncils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS) held in Moscow on November 1.
The event, organised in both online and offline format, drew the attention ofmore than 70 national social organisations, and regional associations.
Participants reviewed two-year AICESIS chairmanship of Russia, and agreed toadopt AICESIS’s updated regulations, which, President of the Civic Chamber ofthe Russian Federation Lidiya Mikheeva said, will help engage more people insocial activities, and become a foundation for the association’s development.
Taking over AICESIS chairmanship from Russia, President of theEconomic and Social Council (ESC) of Curacao, highlighted that besidesattracting more members, the updated regulations also optimise the current workof existing members.
Under the AICESIS’s regulations, members will promote experience sharing,enhance dialogue based on the values of peace, security, human rights anddemocracy, and support the establishment of social and economic communitiesacross the globe in accordance with the UN’s principles and the Universal Declarationof Human Rights.
The Vietnamese delegation hold talks with leaders from the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation. (Photo: VNA)
Earlier, the Vietnamese delegation held talks with leaders from the CivicChamber of the Russian Federation, during which Dung stressed that Vietnam hastreasured the time-tested traditional friendship with Russia, andsuggested both sides sign a Memorandum of Understanding to bolster cooperation duringthe 2023-2028 period.
He invited a delegation of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation to visit Vietnam soon,and recommended the chamber step up collaboration with Vietnam acrossfields, and join hands with competent sides to create favourable conditions forthe Vietnamese community so that they are able to consolidate their legalstatus and run long-term and stable business in the host nation in line withRussia’s regulations.
Mikheeva, for her part, said both nations hold huge potential forcooperation, especially within the framework of AICESIS, and suggested Vietnamexchange business experience, join e-commerce coordination committee, and setup a working group on social supervision.
She also invited the delegation to attend the World Youth Festival, and Russianpresidential election in March next year.
The delegation had a working session with Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi. (Photo: VNA)
OnOctober 31, the delegation had a working session with Vietnamese AmbassadorDang Minh Khoi, during which the Vietnam – Russia Comprehensive StrategicPartnership, as well as efforts to intensify the bilateral ties werehighlighted./.
Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Victorovich Volodin left Hanoi on October 16 afternoon, concluding his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
President Vo Van Thuong had a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, China, on October 17 on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF).
Vladimir Moiseenko, Director of the Napalkova cancer centre in St. Petersburg – one of Russia's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment establishments, expressed his interest in further enhancing collaboration in cancer treatment with Vietnam at a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam always attaches importance to the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, and considers Russia one of its top priority partners, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told visiting Russian Minister of Internal Affairs General Kolokoltsev Vladimir Alexandrovich in a meeting on October 31 in Hanoi.
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.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
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.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
The Vietnamese delegation attend the General Assembly of the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions in Russia. (Photo: VNA) 
The Vietnamese delegation hold talks with leaders from the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation. (Photo: VNA) 
The delegation had a working session with Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi. (Photo: VNA) 
