Category: Internal Affairs

Hanoi: The relationship between Russia and Vietnam is a bond of friendship and trust, forged in the Vietnamese people’s struggle for freedom and independence, and has been tested by time, Russian Ambassador to Vietnam G. S. Bezdetko said in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2024.

Looking back at 2023, Ambassador Bezdetko emphasised that despite many geo-political changes in the world, even tragedies, the Vietnam-Russia relationship, founded by previous generations, remains stable and creates a foundation for the development of cooperation between the two countries in a new historical context. Cooperation between Russia and Vietnam developed well based on its comprehensive strategic partnership. Political dialogues at high and top levels were maintained, along with the promotion of inter-parliamentary exchanges.

He said that in the past year, important events in the bilateral agenda took place, marking a start for more extensive cooperation activities in the comi
ng time. Direct dialogues between the leaders of the two countries have contributed to boosting the implementation of many agreements, and creating new opportunities for win-win cooperation as well as solving pending problems.

There are positive signs for bilateral trade, he said, expressing his expectations that direct flights between the two countries will soon be resumed in the near future.

He said that the two sides can cooperate more deeply not only in traditional fields but also in innovative fields such as high technology, artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy sources, e-government systems, and information security.

Russia is willing to share research and development results with Vietnam, he affirmed.

Regarding cooperation opportunities to promote modern sports, the Ambassador said that Russia has recently launched an initiative to conduct competitions in the “phygital” format which combines both traditional and electronic sports.

He hoped that Vietnam will participate in the Internationa
l Multi-Sport Tournament Games of the Future that Russia will host in February and March this year in Kazan.

Regarding collaboration in culture, Bezdetko stressed that promoting cultural exchange is an important factor to further deepen the relations between the two countries. Research and promotion of languages, history, culture, traditional art genres, cinema, and cuisine are contributing to strengthening mutual understanding and making the peoples in different countries come closer to each other.

Last year, Russia organised cultural events in Vietnam, the ambassador recalled, pointing out some prominent events including the Russian Cultural Days in Hanoi and Ha Long city in July, and the performance of the world-famous art troupe “Turetskiy Choir” in Vietnam in November.

He said Russia will continue to introduce to Vietnamese audiences works of famous Russian poets and writers such as A.S. Pushkin, M.Yu. Lermontov, A.P. Chekhov, L.N. Tolstoi, music composers like P.I. Chaikovskiy, M.I. Glinka, D.D. Shos
takovich and contemporary Russian directors.

Besides, he assessed that Vietnam’s traditional culture and arts draw Russians’ interest. Since the Soviet era, medium and short stories by well-known Vietnamese authors have been translated into Russian. Recently, “Truyen Kieu” (Kieu Tale) – a precious gem in Vietnamese literature – was published in Russian.

The Ambassador expected that this year, Vietnam will participate in the second International Music Festival “Cosmic Sounds” and the Melikhovo Spring Theatre Festival organised in Russia.

As a person who has been attached to and learned about Vietnam since he was a university student, Ambassador Bezdetko said Vietnam has become his second homeland where he explores its diversity and richness of its culture, national identity, friendliness and hospitality of the people.

On the occasion of the New Year 2024 and Vietnamese traditional Lunar New Year celebration, he wished Vietnamese people good health, peace and prosperity. He also wished that Russia-Vietnam r
elations will continue to develop strongly./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Parliament, The Prime Minister has arranged a work schedule to enter the House of Representatives early in the morning, preparing to answer live questions for the second time after ordering all ministers to answer questions.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Arrive at the Parliament building at 9:00 a.m. to attend the House of Representatives meeting. and listen to theConsider the agenda for the live QandA thread. and general questions such as the problem of widespread drugs and the problem of drugs being exported to foreign countries. by Thailand’s transportation system and guidelines for revising the city planning of Thailand This is the second time that the Prime Minister has come to listen to the live QandA discussion. Since accepting the position

At the same time it was reported that The Prime Minister prepares to answer questions live. In the matter of drugs and PM 2.5 dust problems, investment, including the opening of free visas. Including considering assigning relevant min
isters to answer questions on their behalf.

In this regard, traveling to the House of Representatives of the Prime Minister is consistent with an interview given by Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister. and Minister of Commerce on Tuesday (6 February) stating that the Prime Minister ordered all ministers Find time to answer topics. and various inquiries of members of the House of Representatives Because the council And the government must work together.

Source: Thai News Agency

Parliament, “Thammanat” reveals he will call the Director-General of the Rice Department to meet this afternoon. After being guarded by a mysterious man in front of the house Afraid of being unsafe Prepare to ask the security department to take care of you. Believed to be connected to the case

Captain Thammanat Prompao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, spoke about the case of Mr. Natthakit Khintip, Director-General of the Rice Department. There was a mysterious man guarding the front of the house and a mysterious drone fell inside the house. He said that he considered it a matter of concern to the Director-General and his family. which Mr. Natthakit I called to consult to ask for more information. He was prepared to send a letter to the security agencies to help take care of him.

Captain Thammanat Said that this matter definitely has an impact on the case. It is believed that Pol. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police. You will see the importance of this matter. and
continue to make corrections As for security, there is a mysterious man hanging around many times. Captain Thammanat said he saw that it was like that. Including using a drone to fly around the house. The Director-General of the Rice Department will provide additional information. Please don’t assume it’s a warning or a threat. Let it be the duty of the official. If it’s true There will already be corrective measures.

When asked whether this threat will affect the Director-General or not. Captain Thammanat Said that the evidence went so far that the case would be closed. As for who the mystery man is? And about the case or not? At this time, we still haven’t met the Director-General. As for the case, it must be separated from that of a law enforcement officer. is a police officer and corruption cases in the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives which he must check If there is evidence, there is no exception. As for not appointing outsiders to the investigative committee. This is because the Minister must
order the Permanent Secretary to set up an examination committee. therefore unable to find outsiders

As for the matter of Mr. Chaiya Promma, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Submit the matter of Mr. Surasee Kittimonthon, Director-General of the Royal Rainmaking Department. Captain Thammanat said that he had already signed a letter to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry to appoint a committee. It is expected that the data matter should be nearing completion. Because the documents were sent last year.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, The Prime Minister holds a meeting of government agencies involved in combating drugs in the northern region. Request that all sectors continue to integrate their work. Ready to support equipment Emphasize that drugs must end. About to visit the area again next month.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Published a message through the user account @thavisin on the and related government agencies Every sector is serious about drug management. Starting with the source of illegal entry from the northern border, in the 2024 budget, up to 42 million tablets were seized, but we ask that all sectors continue to integrate and work seriously. Because the amount of medicine is still large.

‘I understand the difficulty. and life-threatening risks in performing the duties of all of you But I want everyone to have encouragement. Next month I will go to encourage you again. We work together as a team. As the leader of the government, I will stand beside you all. and ready to support vario
us equipment. I believe that if we move forward together Everything will be better. And drugs must be completely eliminated,’ the Prime Minister stated.

Source: Thai News Agency

Paris: Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), presented her credentials to UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay at the organisation’s headquarters in Paris, France on February 7.

At the ceremony, Ambassador Anh emphasised that Vietnam appreciated multilateralism, the role and contribution of the United Nations and UNESCO in seeking solutions to increasing global challenges, thereby contributing to maintaining peace and security, and promoting sustainable development in the world.

She highlighted Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, multilateralisation, as well as its policy of considering culture, science and education important driving forces for the country’s rapid and sustainable development.

She expressed her joy to hold her position admist fruitful cooperation between Vietnam and UNESCO in all the fields of culture, education, natural science, social scie
nce, information and communications.

The diplomat took this occasion to thanked the UNESCO for its support and assistance, especially in implementing the Memorandum of Cooperation between Vietnam and UNESCO for the 2021 – 2025 period.

She expressed her wish that the UNESCO will continue supporting Vietnam, particularly in consulting and developing new heritage documents, and preserving and promoting heritage sites recognised by UNESCO, including the project on conservation and promotion of the value of Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

She affirmed that she will do her best to deepen Vietnam – UNESCO ooperation, thereby contributing to realising the UNESCO’s goals and promoting socio-economic development of localities as well as Vietnam.

For her part, UNESCO Director-General Azoulay thanked Vietnam for its role, participation and contribution to the UNESCO.

She spoke highly of close and effective cooperation between Vietnam and UNESCO in all fields, considering it a typical model of cooperation, and propose b
oosting cooperation with Vietnam in other promising fields such as climate, water, ocean science, artificial intelligence, and others.

She said that more staff arranged at the UNESCO Office in Hanoi will make an important contribution to promoting cooperation with Vietnam in the coming time./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: The relationship between Russia and Vietnam is a bond of friendship and trust, forged in the Vietnamese people’s struggle for freedom and independence, and has been tested by time, Russian Ambassador to Vietnam G. S. Bezdetko said in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2024.

Looking back at 2023, Ambassador Bezdetko emphasised that despite many geo-political changes in the world, even tragedies, the Vietnam-Russia relationship, founded by previous generations, remains stable and creates a foundation for the development of cooperation between the two countries in a new historical context. Cooperation between Russia and Vietnam developed well based on its comprehensive strategic partnership. Political dialogues at high and top levels were maintained, along with the promotion of inter-parliamentary exchanges.

He said that in the past year, important events in the bilateral agenda took place, marking a start for more extensive cooperation activities in the comi
ng time. Direct dialogues between the leaders of the two countries have contributed to boosting the implementation of many agreements, and creating new opportunities for win-win cooperation as well as solving pending problems.

There are positive signs for bilateral trade, he said, expressing his expectations that direct flights between the two countries will soon be resumed in the near future.

He said that the two sides can cooperate more deeply not only in traditional fields but also in innovative fields such as high technology, artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy sources, e-government systems, and information security.

Russia is willing to share research and development results with Vietnam, he affirmed.

Regarding cooperation opportunities to promote modern sports, the Ambassador said that Russia has recently launched an initiative to conduct competitions in the “phygital” format which combines both traditional and electronic sports.

He hoped that Vietnam will participate in the Internationa
l Multi-Sport Tournament Games of the Future that Russia will host in February and March this year in Kazan.

Regarding collaboration in culture, Bezdetko stressed that promoting cultural exchange is an important factor to further deepen the relations between the two countries. Research and promotion of languages, history, culture, traditional art genres, cinema, and cuisine are contributing to strengthening mutual understanding and making the peoples in different countries come closer to each other.

Last year, Russia organised cultural events in Vietnam, the ambassador recalled, pointing out some prominent events including the Russian Cultural Days in Hanoi and Ha Long city in July, and the performance of the world-famous art troupe “Turetskiy Choir” in Vietnam in November.

He said Russia will continue to introduce to Vietnamese audiences works of famous Russian poets and writers such as A.S. Pushkin, M.Yu. Lermontov, A.P. Chekhov, L.N. Tolstoi, music composers like P.I. Chaikovskiy, M.I. Glinka, D.D. Shos
takovich and contemporary Russian directors.

Besides, he assessed that Vietnam’s traditional culture and arts draw Russians’ interest. Since the Soviet era, medium and short stories by well-known Vietnamese authors have been translated into Russian. Recently, “Truyen Kieu” (Kieu Tale) – a precious gem in Vietnamese literature – was published in Russian.

The Ambassador expected that this year, Vietnam will participate in the second International Music Festival “Cosmic Sounds” and the Melikhovo Spring Theatre Festival organised in Russia.

As a person who has been attached to and learned about Vietnam since he was a university student, Ambassador Bezdetko said Vietnam has become his second homeland where he explores its diversity and richness of its culture, national identity, friendliness and hospitality of the people.

On the occasion of the New Year 2024 and Vietnamese traditional Lunar New Year celebration, he wished Vietnamese people good health, peace and prosperity. He also wished that Russia-Vietnam r
elations will continue to develop strongly./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Bangkok, The Prime Minister confirms that he will not abandon the disabled. The government is ready to improve the quality of life. Access benefits Create human dignity

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Publish a message through the user account @thavisin on the X application, specifying the message: Today I received a complaint letter from the Council for the Disabled. in demanding access to funds and improving the quality of life of people with disabilities and request the government to upgrade the fund To have the status of a juristic person The issue of disabled people’s rights was already on their minds. The more I read the complaints received today. It gives a clearer picture of what needs to be done in order to solve the problem directly.

‘I want to ensure that the government has a clear policy to ensure that people with disabilities receive benefits. as well as improving the quality of life of people with disabilities to be better than it is now Because what disabled people
want is the right to take care of themselves. and dignity in humanity It’s not just waiting for help. I am ready to push this issue to the utmost,’ Mr. Settha stated.

Source: Thai News Agency

House, Government Spokesperson Revealing the results of the Prime Minister’s visit to Sri Lanka Successfully signed the first FTA of this government. Increase the value of Thai-Sri Lanka trade and investment

Mr. Chai Watcharong, Spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office Revealing good news from The Thai and Sri Lankan governments successfully signed the Thailand – Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement during the official visit of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, to Sri Lanka. Between 3 – 4 February 2024, it is Thailand’s 15th Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the first under the government of Mr. Settha Thavisin, resulting in a more equal opening of the product market. 85 percent of the total number of product items The government continues to support the utilization of the Thailand – Sri Lanka FTA to its full potential. Ready to push for it to come into effect by 2024.

A spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office said that on February 3, 2024, the Prime Minister witnessed the signing of the
Thailand-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement between the Thai Ministry of Commerce. and the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Food Security of Sri Lanka at the Office of the President of Sri Lanka. After both sides concluded negotiations in December 2023, the Thailand-Sri Lanka FTA will support the opening of an equal trade market for more than 85 percent of the total number of goods. and there is a period of duty reduction/exemption of 16 years from the date the agreement comes into effect. Products for which Sri Lanka will be exempted from duty immediately, equivalent to 50 percent of the total number of products, or more than 4,000 items. In addition, Sri Lanka will allow Thailand to hold shares in service branches up to 100 percent in 50 branches and share shares in the sector. Investment up to 100 percent in 35 fields

Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Added that The government moves forward with a public hearing. To gather opinions from all sectors before submitting to Parliament for approval It is
expected to come into force by 2024. In addition, the government continues to encourage the Thai private sector to take advantage of the Thailand – Sri Lanka FTA through organizing the Sri Lanka – Thailand Business Networking event under the theme “Explore market channels and open doors.” Trade and Investment to Sri Lanka’ which is the inaugural activity to kick off the utilization of the Thailand-Sri Lanka FTA to promote trade and investment between them. After signing the FTA

The Thailand – Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement is the first FTA under the government of Mr. Settha Thavisin and the 15th of Thailand, with Sri Lanka being the second country in the South Asian region (the first country being India), making it currently Thailand has a total of 15 FTAs ??with 19 countries.

‘The Prime Minister pushes for the use of free trade agreement channels. to create economic opportunities and expand new potential markets. The signing of the Thailand-Sri Lanka FTA is considered a concrete achievement that occurred d
uring the first period of the Prime Minister’s inauguration. It emphasizes that the Prime Minister is ready to push for invitations to support foreign investment. The Prime Minister believes that The agreement will enhance Thailand’s competitiveness in the Sri Lankan market. Ready to invite Thai entrepreneurs to prepare to take advantage of the Thailand-Sri Lanka FTA for trade and investment opportunities for the Thai people,’ Mr. Chai said.

Source: Thai News Agency

Nghe An: National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to public security officers and soldiers of the central province of Nghe An on February 8.

Congratulating the local public security force on their outstanding achievements last year, he asked them to apply the new models and methods that have proved effective over the recent past on a larger scale while showing stronger determination to obtain more accomplishments in the New Year.

He noted that the regional and international situations are forecast to continue witnessing complex, fast, and unpredictable developments. Meanwhile, Nghe An is the largest province in the country and holds a strategic location in terms of security and order. Though the local security, order, and safety situation in 2023 was assessed as the ‘most secure’ so far, the force should not lower their guard.

Given this, they need to further promote their sense of responsibility and exerted stronger efforts to excellently fulfil al
l the assigned tasks, the top legislator demanded.

Chairman Hue asked the force of Nghe An to be deeply aware of and guarantee the Party’s absolute and direct leadership over all aspects, the State’s consistent management, and people’s supervision over all of its activities.

They have to continue thoroughly grasping and seriously and fruitfully implementing the resolution on the national safeguarding strategy in the new context, issued at the eighth session of the 13th Party Central Committee, he said, noting that they need to be fully aware of the role of the people’s public security force in the protection of the Party’s ideological foundation and the fight against wrongful arguments of hostile forces.

He also ordered better performance in the Party building and the building of a truly clean, strong, regular, elite, and modern public security force capable of fulfilling requirements and tasks in the new context as in line with the 13th-tenure Politburo’s Resolution No 12.

Describing this as one of the f
ocal tasks, the NA leader expressed his hope that the force of Nghe An will become the leading unit in the implementation of this important resolution.

Besides, he also requested pushing ahead with the crime combat, upholding the force’s core role in the development of the ‘All people protect the Fatherland’s security’ movement, boosting the mass mobilisation work in tandem with the reinforcement of the people-based security, and stepping up social security and the care for disadvantaged people.

The immediate duty is to seriously carry out Directive No 26 of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat to firmly maintain security and order in terms of religious and ethnic affairs, especially in border and maritime areas, to ensure a healthy, safe, economical, and merry Tet for all people, according to Chairman Hue./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency