Australian Political Exchange Council pays Viet Nam visit (18-04-2005) HA NOI — A delegation from the Australian Political Exchange Council led by Ms Rachel Genevieve Nolan, member of Parliament from Queensland State, has been visiting Viet Nam from April 14-22. While in Viet Nam, the Australian delegation held working sessions with Secretary Doan Van Thai of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, who reported on his organisation’s activities, particularly the youth volunteers programme which has been highly praised and has attracted a large number of young people to join the national socio-economic development. The Australian Political Exchange Council was established with the aim of creating opportunities for young political activists to study political systems as well as global cultures, and to help foreign delegates further understand Australia’s political system. The council and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union have conducted their exchange of visits … [Read more...] about Australian Political Exchange Council pays Viet Nam visit
Politics
Party leader urges quality in speech at politics institute
Party leader urges quality in speech at politics institute (04-08-2005) Party leader Nong duc Manh and participants pose for a photo. — VNA/VNS Photo Xuan Tuan HA NOI — Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh yesterday affirmed the role of the Ho Chi Minh National Political Institute as a vital centre for the training and fostering of leaders and managers. In his remarks, he lauded it as a national centre for the study of Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Thought and political science, and hailed its significant contributions to the scientific foundation of Party and State policies. The institute is also a learning hub for ideology and Party theory. Manh reminded leaders and managers from the Ho Chi Minh National Political Institute to study and implement Politburo Resolution 52-NQ/TW. This Resolution outlines the renewal and improvement of personnel training and scientific research at the institute. Manh expressed hope the implementation would usher in a … [Read more...] about Party leader urges quality in speech at politics institute
Viet Nam, Myanmar hold first political consultation
Viet Nam, Myanmar hold first political consultation (04-08-2005) HA NOI — The foreign ministries of Viet Nam and Myanmar held their first political consultation meeting in Yangon from August 1-2 to discuss detailed measures to accelerate the implementation of agreements made during Myanmar Prime Minister Soe Win’s visit to Viet Nam in April this year. Officials from the foreign ministries and representatives from key ministries and economic branches of the two countries also looked into how to hasten the implementation of agreements reached at the fifth session of the Viet Nam-Myanmar joint committee. They agreed to ask the two governments to increase the number of visits by delegations from different levels of all sectors to enhance mutual understanding and trust, and to boost the cooperation between ministries and economic branches. The Myanmar side affirmed they would take concrete measures to boost two-way trade, adding that they wanted Vietnamese businesses to … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Myanmar hold first political consultation
Political ties with China enhanced
Political ties with China enhanced (26-12-2006) BEIJING — Chinese Politburo member Li Changchun has urged the strengthening of co-operation in applying Marxism-Leninism for socialist construction in both China and Viet Nam. Li Changchun, member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China Central Committee (CPCCC), made the statement during his meeting with To Huy Rua, member of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee (CPVCC) Secretariat and Director of the Commission for Ideology and Culture of the CPVCC, in Beijing. Li also emphasised China’s determination to strengthen bilateral ties with Viet Nam under the motto "friendly neighbourliness, comprehensive co-operation, durable stability and future-oriented vision" and in the spirit of "good neighbours, good friends, good comrades and good partners." He praised Viet Nam’s achievements during the past 20 years of renewal, particularly its successful organisation of the 10th National Party … [Read more...] about Political ties with China enhanced
Political exchanges promote friendship with Australia
Political exchanges promote friendship with Australia (30-06-2007) HA NOI — Vice President Truong My Hoa has described visits by the Australian Political Exchange Council delegation as necessary steps in promoting relations between the two countries. Hoa made the comment while meeting with Anthony Albanese, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Water, in Ha Noi on June 29, who was leading the council delegation on its 11th visit to Viet Nam. "A programme on the exchange of visits between the council and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, which has run since 1993, has contributed to mutual understanding between Viet Nam and Australia, especially among the youth," she said. Albanese said he was ecstatic with the developing relationship that the two nations now share in a plethora of fields. He said the exchange of high-level visits as well as the ongoing visit by his delegation would contribute to a stronger development of bilateral relations. — VNS … [Read more...] about Political exchanges promote friendship with Australia
Lao officials start 5-month politics course in Ha Noi
Lao officials start 5-month politics course in Ha Noi (15-08-2007) Ha Noi — A tertiary political course for 20 officials from the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) got underway in Ha Noi on Monday. The ninth installment of the course is being organized by the Ho Chi Minh National Politics and Administration Academy under the Viet Nam-Laos cooperation agreement. During the five-month course, students will study the basic principles of Marxism-Leninism and President Ho Chi Minh’s Thought and learn about the leadership of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and the LPRP. Models of international economic integration and globalisation, science and technology and management and the development of a knowledge-based economy, will also be a focus of the curriculum. Students will also embark on fact-finding tours to the country’s southern provinces. — VNS … [Read more...] about Lao officials start 5-month politics course in Ha Noi
Politics Academy needs to improve, says NA Chairman
Politics Academy needs to improve, says NA Chairman (06-09-2007) Ha Noi — The National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong asked the National Ho Chi Minh Politics and Administration Academy to improve its training capacity. Yesterday, Trong attended the academy’s first day ceremony for the 2007-2008 academic year. Speaking at the event, he said that the academy should aim to become a national centre of excellence for training leaders for the Party and State, scientific research and political studies. He said training should focus on both political theory and management skills. To fulfil this agenda the academy must renew the training curriculum and teaching methods as well as recruitment and management. This academic year marks a new beginning for the academy following the merger of the National Administration Academy and the National Ho Chi Minh Politics Academy. — VNS … [Read more...] about Politics Academy needs to improve, says NA Chairman
Geneva mission launches site to promote economy, politics
Geneva mission launches site to promote economy, politics (01-10-2007) HA NOI — The Permanent Mission of Viet Nam to the United Nations, World Trade Organisation and international organisations in Geneva, launched its website on Thursday. The website, at www.vnmission-ge.org or www.vietnamconsulate-ge.org, is available in Vietnamese, English and French. It will provide information regarding the mission’s activities as well as Viet Nam’s political, economic, cultural, social and tourist affairs. Users can also get information about consular procedures and tourism inside Viet Nam. Also on Thursday, the mission granted the first visa exemption certificates to a number of overseas Vietnamese in Geneva. — VNS … [Read more...] about Geneva mission launches site to promote economy, politics
Viet Nam, Argentina hold political consultations
HA NOI — Argentina Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Religion Victorio Jose Taccetti visited Viet Nam this week for political consultations between the two foreign ministries. During the two-day visit, the Vice Minister held talks with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh, worked with Vice Minister of Industry and Trade Do Huu Hao and Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Huynh Vinh Ai. During the talks, the two sides discussed preparations for the upcoming Viet Nam visit of Argentinean leaders and reviewed the implementation of bilateral co-operation pacts inked between the two countries in trade and investment, cultural, scientific and technological areas. Both sides agreed to step up negotiations for several new agreements on technical, education and training and sports co-operation with a view to perfect the legal framework for long-term and stable co-operative relations between the two nations. They agreed to jointly hold the 3rd … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Argentina hold political consultations
VN attends conference of Asian Political Parties
PHNOM PENH — A Vietnamese delegation led by Hoang Binh Quan, member of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC Commission for External Relations, attended the 6th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP 6) in Phnom Penh from December 1-3. The meeting issued the Phnom Penh Statement, pledging to ensure peace, security and stability in the region based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity; the right of self-determination on economic issues and the political and social regimes of each nation; non-interference in internal affairs; and peaceful solutions to territorial disputes in line with international laws. The meeting committed to co-operate to peacefully solve urgent regional and global issues, particularly poverty reduction, establishment of an open region, enhancement of economic and trade co-operation at regional and sub-regional levels, and turning the Mekong sub-region into Asia 's sustainable … [Read more...] about VN attends conference of Asian Political Parties