Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (R), Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations UN meets with Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix in New York on January 16 (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix has lauded Vietnam’s active engagement and strong performance in UN peacekeeping activities as well as the country’s commitments to implementing UN targets, espcially the ratio of female Vietnamese peacekeepers. Lacroix, who visited Vietnam last month, made the praise while meeting Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) on January 16 to seek measures to further promote cooperation between Vietnam and the UN. The UN Deputy Secretary-General said that he witnessed and was impressed by the Vietnamese Engineering Unit’s successfully completion of difficult tasks assigned at the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei ( UNISFA ). He said that the UN is willing to … [Read more...] about UN Under-Secretary-General lauds Vietnam’s performance in peacekeeping operations
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PM pays homage to late Government leader, General Giap
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pays tribute to late Prime Minister Pham Van Dong . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 18 paid tribute to late Prime Minister Pham Van Dong and General Vo Nguyen Giap at their homes in Hanoi, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year – Vietnam’s largest national festival. Pham Van Dong served as a Politburo member in 35 years, a member of the Party Central Committee in 41 years, and as Prime Minister in 32 years from 1955 to 1987. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offers incense in tribute to to General Vo Nguyen Giap . (Photo: VNA) Meanwhile, Vo Nguyen Giap served as a Politburo member, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Standing Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence, Commander-in-Chief of the Vietnamese People’s Army, and a National Assembly deputy from the first to seventh tenures. The General, whose military career started with his appointment to lead the first … [Read more...] about PM pays homage to late Government leader, General Giap
Party General Secretary meets Party, State leaders, former leaders ahead of Tet
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a meeting with leaders and former leaders of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) in Hanoi on January 19, on the threshold of the Lunar New Year ( Tet ) – the biggest festival in a year of Vietnamese people. He took the occasion to extend his best New Year wishes to Party, State and VFF leaders and former leaders , and people and soldiers living inside and outside the country. An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) He thanked all of them for their great contributions to the national construction and defence over the past years, especially in 2022. The Party chief noted that the immediate tasks are to ensure a joyful and peaceful Lunar New Year; overcome difficulties and remove obstacles to speed up production and business; pay attention to the lives of people, officers and soldiers on duty in border areas, sea and islands; and … [Read more...] about Party General Secretary meets Party, State leaders, former leaders ahead of Tet
German Consulate General, VCF donate medical equipment to health center in central Vietnam
The German Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and VinaCapital Foundation (VCF) presented nine medical equipment to a health center in Vietnam’s central Quang Ngai Province on Friday. These equipment are essential for taking care of the health of newborn babies and their mothers, Chau Nguyen Thuong, director of the Son Tay District Health Center, said at the presentation ceremony on the same day. They include one continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, two jaundice lamps; one electric infusion pump, one neonatal heating bed, one patient monitor with five parameters, and three endotracheal intubation sets. In late October last year, the Consulate General sent specialists to the health center to provide intensive training for local doctors in neonatal resuscitation and emergency care so that they can effectively use the donated equipment. Son Tay is a remote mountainous district with more than 92 percent of the population being ethnic minority people. It is also … [Read more...] about German Consulate General, VCF donate medical equipment to health center in central Vietnam
Party General Secretary meets leaders, former leaders ahead of Tet
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong took the occasion to extend his best New Year wishes to Party, State and front leaders and former leaders, and people and soldiers living inside and outside the country. He thanked all of them for their great contributions to the national construction and defence over the past years, especially in 2022. The Party chief noted that the immediate tasks are to ensure a joyful and peaceful Lunar New Year . In order to carry out the directions and tasks in the coming time, he asked the entire Party, people and army to strengthen solidarity and determination; promote patriotism, bravery and wisdom of the Vietnam ese people; strive to overcome all difficulties and challenges; and bring into full play opportunities and advantages./. VNA … [Read more...] about Party General Secretary meets leaders, former leaders ahead of Tet
General Luong Cuong chairs meeting of top GDP leaders
Present at the event were also Deputy Chiefs of the GDP Senior Lieutenant General Do Can and Lieutenant Generals Trinh Van Quyet, Nguyen Van Gau, and Le Quang Minh. Reportedly, in order to ensure a cozy and happy Tet holiday, functional agencies of the GDP have grasped directions of the Central Party Committee, Central Military Commission, and Defense Ministry. At the same time, they have instructed the whole military’s units to raise troops’ political stance, promote combat readiness, and prepare activities for those on duty during the national traditional festive days. Meanwhile, they were also urged to actively boost emulation drives to contribute to successfully performing tasks. In his speech, General Luong Cuong requested relevant units and agencies to guarantee regulated Tet necessities for troops, especially those who are on duty during the festive days; pro-actively support needy troops and local people in areas where they are stationed; strictly implement decrees of … [Read more...] about General Luong Cuong chairs meeting of top GDP leaders
General Luong Cuong checks combat readiness observance in Thua Thien Hue
Reportedly, last year, Thua Thien Hue province victoriously completed all its important duties in all spheres. Especially, its socio-economic development targets were achieved and surpassed. The province’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) reached 8.56%, the highest in recent years. Now the province is directing the acceleration of the implementation of the project on establishing a centrally-run city on the basis of the administrative boundaries of Thua Thien Hue province. In the field of military and defense, the provincial Party and People's Committees have regularly led and directed the building of the all-people’s defense disposition coupled with the people's security posture and all people’s border disposition. Especially, in this lunar New Year (Tet) 2023 holiday, the province has directed its units and localities to boost close coordination to ensure political security, social order and safety, armed forces’ units to actively adjust plans and rehearse combat … [Read more...] about General Luong Cuong checks combat readiness observance in Thua Thien Hue
Leaders of GDP and General Staff pay New Year visits to units
During the visits, Senior Lieutenant General Do Can praised agencies and units for seriously observing directives and orders of leaders of the Defense Ministry and GDP; building close combat readiness plans; making good preparations for a safe and thrifty lunar New Year for troops. The GDP deputy chief requested agencies and units to strictly observe duty regulations, well carry out fire prevention and control, and ensure traffic safety during the lunar New Year holidays. During the holidays, agencies and units should well perform key tasks and strengthen solidarity, unity, and determination to well complete all assigned tasks. After the holidays, agencies and units should well implement key missions, strengthen solidarity, unity, and determination to successfully fulfill assigned missions. On behalf of the GDP’s leadership Senior Lieutenant General Do Can presented gifts to agencies and units and sent New Year greetings to all personnel and their families. The same day, Deputy … [Read more...] about Leaders of GDP and General Staff pay New Year visits to units
U.N. Under-Secretary-General lauds Vietnam’s performance in peacekeeping operations
Lacroix, who visited Vietnam last month, made the praise while meeting Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (U.N.) on January 16 to seek measures to further promote cooperation between Vietnam and the U.N. The U.N. Deputy Secretary-General said that he witnessed and was impressed by the Vietnamese Engineering Company’s successful completion of difficult tasks assigned at the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). He said that the U.N. is willing to support Vietnam during the process of preparing forces, training and carrying out pre-feasibility assessment as well as building necessary capacity that Vietnam needs. He said that the two sides should coordinate closely in defining areas for cooperation, which are of the U.N.’s demands and Vietnam’s experience and capacity, thus further bolster the Vietnam-U.N. partnership. Ambassador Giang thanked the U.N. for assisting Vietnam’s efforts in participating U.N. … [Read more...] about U.N. Under-Secretary-General lauds Vietnam’s performance in peacekeeping operations
Prime Minister pays homage to late Government leader, General Vo Nguyen Giap
Pham Van Dong served as a Politburo member in 35 years, a member of the Party Central Committee in 41 years, and as Prime Minister in 32 years from 1955 to 1987. Meanwhile, Vo Nguyen Giap served as a Politburo member, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Standing Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense, Commander-in-Chief of the Vietnamese People’s Army, and a National Assembly deputy from the first to seventh tenures. The General, whose military career started with his appointment to lead the first Vietnamese revolutionary army unit with only 34 soldiers in 1944, led the Vietnamese people's army from victory to victory during the resistance wars against French colonialists and then American imperialists. Offering incense to them, PM Pham Minh Chinh recalled their great contributions to the nation. He took this occasion to extend his New Year wishes to the late leaders’ families. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Prime Minister pays homage to late Government leader, General Vo Nguyen Giap