Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung has stated that ASEAN needs to maintain solidarity in order to build a resilient and innovative association, which is the theme for this year under the chairmanship of Singapore.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung
He told the group’s Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) Retreat
on January 12 that ASEAN should bring into play its key role in resolving
regional issues and improve the capacity of dealing with challenges.
In addition, ASEAN member countries should gear up to take advantage of
technology and promote innovative development as a way to build an innovative
association.
Concerning rapid changes in the international and regional situation, Deputy
Minister Dung asked the group to keep close consultation and maintain a
framework for all partners to continue engaging in and contributing to peace,
stability and development.
The first SOM Retreat meeting in 2018 was devoted to discussing priorities
for 2018 and preparations for ASEAN’s major activities in the time ahead.
The member countries continued to emphasise the role of peace and cooperation
in dealing with major challenges such as terrorism and climate change, and
agreed to make use of opportunities afforded by technological advances for
faster growth.
The meeting also looked into preparations for the summit commemorating
ASEAN-India relations, the ASEAN-Australia special summit and the 15th
anniversary of the ASEAN-China strategic partnership and the ASEAN-China Year
of Innovation in 2018.
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Source: NDO
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The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a monthly meeting on May 29 to assess the implementation of socio-economic development tasks in the first six months of 2025, the progress of key projects, and some other important issues.
During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh always expressed his deep affection and special concern for children and youth. He once emphasized: "Caring for and educating children well is the responsibility of the entire Party and the entire people”; "First of all, the family (i.e. grandparents, parents, siblings) must do this job well”. "the Party Committees…, the Children’s Committee, the Youth Union, the education sector, and all related organizations must have specific plans to ensure children grow healthier and more progressive”. His teachings has been remaining valuable and serving as the guiding principles in the work of protecting, caring for, and educating children. In line with this ideology, Hoa Binh Province has continuously been prioritizing and investing resources in the well-being of children in recent years.
Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee chaired the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to provide opinions on several investment projects within the province. There was the attendance of Ms. Bui Thi Minh, the Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; Mr. Bui Đuc Hinh, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and other members of the Standing Committee; the leaders from other departments, agencies, and some localities.
The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hoa Binh province held a meeting on May 28 to honour outstanding village elders, village heads, and reputable individuals from local ethnic minority and religious communities.
In mid-May, the provincial Museum organised an exhibition named "Duoi la co Dang Cong san Viet Nam quang vinh” (Under the flag of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam). This meaningful activity took place in the joyful atmosphere to celebrate the country's major holidays and the Party congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term, towards the 14th National Party Congress.
