Man told Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani in Hanoi on April 16 that the VFF will work to encourage political and social organizations, and associations of the two countries to expand exchange and cooperation. President of the VFF Central Committee Tran Thanh Man (R) and Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani The VFF leader expressed his hope that the Iranian Parliament will make more contributions to deepening the bilateral collaboration in an effective manner, especially in economy. Vietnam always attaches importance to the traditional friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation with Iran, Man said, noting with pleasure the active development of the bilateral ties, as reflected through visits by the two countries’ leaders over the past time. He used the occasion to congratulate Iran on the economic achievements, political stability and the elevated position in the region and the world the country has recorded. … [Read more...] about VFF pledges to contribute to Vietnam-Iran relations
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VFF leader extends New Year greetings to Khmer community in Tra Vinh
The delegation visited and presented gifts to the Tra Vinh Patriotic Clergy Solidarity Association and veteran revolutionaries from the Khmer ethnic group. Extending his best wishes to Khmer dignitaries and community on their traditional New Year, Man lauded their contributions to implementing the Party and State’s policy and law, as well as their active engagement in patriotic movements and campaigns launched by the VFF, thus fostering the great national solidarity bloc. President of the VFF Central Committee Tran Thanh Man presents gifts to locals in Long Duc commune in Tra Vinh city Most Venerable Sok Xane, Vice President of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and head of the provincial Buddhist Sangha, thanked the Party and State’s attention and support to the Khmer community. He affirmed that he will continue calling on the community to strengthen solidarity and promote the great national solidarity. Chol Chnam Thmay is one of the … [Read more...] about VFF leader extends New Year greetings to Khmer community in Tra Vinh
Conference seeks to reform VFF organization, operation
Mai Van Chinh, deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Organisation said that in the past 30 years, along with achievements, the VFF has shown a number of shortcomings. Its organizational structure is large but unveils ineffectiveness in some assigned fields.Overview of the conference (Photo: VNA)This requires the VFF and socio-political organisations to continue renovating and completing their structures to suit the political, economic, cultural and social situation in the new period, he said.Chinh pointed out that the organization and operational methods of the VFF and socio-political organisations has yet been researched thoroughly in theory and practicality.He noted that the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Organisation has implemented a one-year project on renovating the organization model and operational methods of the VFF and other socio-political organisations with the engagement of many scientists and management officials.Participants at … [Read more...] about Conference seeks to reform VFF organization, operation
VFF leader extends Chol Chnam Thmay greetings to Khmer people
In his letter sent to Khmer monks and people, Man wrote that Vietnam gained many important achievements in the socio-economic, defence, security and diplomatic fields in 2017 thanks to the efforts of the Party, army and citizens. The material and spiritual lives of people, including the Khmer community, have been improved. He appreciated the community’s efforts to follow the Party’s policies and the State’s laws, as well as their participation in movements launched by the VFF and their contributions to socio-economic development. He expressed his hope that Khmer people will be happier and contribute more to national building and safeguarding. Chol Chnam Thmay is one of the most important festivals for Khmer people. It usually lasts three days and is celebrated mostly in pagodas. The festival is a demonstration of Khmer people’s aspirations, like many other ethnic groups, to move on from the previous year’s misfortunes and look forward to a promising … [Read more...] about VFF leader extends Chol Chnam Thmay greetings to Khmer people
VFF leader congratulates Catholics, Protestants on Easter
President of the VFF Central Committee Tran Thanh Man (centre, left) extends Easter greetings to Catholic and Protestant dignitaries and followers in Hanoi on a visit to the Hanoi Archdiocese and the Evangelical Church of Vietnam on April 3. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Tran Thanh Man extended Easter greetings to Catholic and Protestant dignitaries and followers in Hanoi while visiting the Hanoi Archdiocese and the Evangelical Church of Vietnam (North) on April 3. In a meeting with Archbishop of the Hanoi Archdiocese Cardinal Pierre Nguyen Van Nhon, Man highlighted the country’s outstanding achievements of socio-economic development and major activities in the front work in 2017, saying that Catholics nationwide have made great contributions to attainments. He expressed his belief that Cardinal Pierre Nguyen Van Nhon will encourage Catholic dignitaries and followers in the Hanoi Archdiocese to … [Read more...] about VFF leader congratulates Catholics, Protestants on Easter