Quan made the remark at the first plenum of the 10th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) that opened in Moscow, Russia, on October 25. He called on Asian political parties to heighten the spirit of dialogue and cooperation, build trust and settle disputes and conflicts through peaceful measures based on fundamental principles of the UN Charter and standards of international relations. At this year’s general assembly, the CPV was elected as Vice President of the ICAPP Standing Committee. The two-day event brought together about 500 delegates, including representatives of more than 70 political parties from 40 countries and observers. The delegates focus on the role of political parties in ensuring international security and fighting extremism, as well as building and developing mutually beneficial political, socio-economic ties between countries. Earlier, the CPV delegation paid a courtesy visit to Boris Gryzlov, Chairman of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for closer cooperation between Asian political parties
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GDP inspects provincial military command’s Party and political work
This year, the command has embraced resolutions and instructions of higher levels while actively and creatively implementing the Politburo’s Directive No.5 on enhancing the movement “Studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morals and lifestyle” and the campaign “Promoting tradition, devoting talent, deserving to be Uncle Ho’s soldiers.” Lieutenant General Le Hien Van addressing the working session. Photo: baohaiduong.vn In addition, its affiliated units effectively carried out Party building tasks in combination with the implementation of the Resolution of the 12th National Party Congress, and regularly checked the performances of Party organizations and members, particularly those with signs of wrongdoings. Having hailed the efficiency of the province’s armed forces’ performance of the Party and political work, General Van asked the Party Committee and leadership of the Hai … [Read more...] about GDP inspects provincial military command’s Party and political work
MND and MPS well coordinate to ensure absolute safety of important political events
Major General Luong Tam Quang, Head of the MPS’s Office, and Major General Tran Hong Cong, Deputy Director of the Department of Operations, presided over the meeting. Major General Tran Hong Cong speaks at the meeting. In the third quarter of this year, under the sound leadership of the Central Military Commission, the Central Party Committee of Public Security, and leaders of the MPS and MND, the two standing agencies have brought into play their roles, worked closely with each other to carry out effectively the Government’s Decree No.77 on the MPS's and MND’s coordination on implementing missions of protecting national security, social order and safety and defense mission as well. Thanks to their close cooperation and good advisory work, major targets, structures, political, cultural and diplomatic events of the country, activities of the Party and State leaders, visits of international delegations, international conferences hosted by Vietnam have … [Read more...] about MND and MPS well coordinate to ensure absolute safety of important political events
Vietnam urges ASEAN to reiterate political commitment to anti-drug efforts
At the opening ceremony of the sixth AMMD (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has urged the ASEAN to continue reiterating political commitment at high level to anti-drug efforts at the sixth ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters (AMMD), which opened in Hanoi on October 18. “Vietnam believes that joint efforts and shared responsibility among ASEAN members will help the bloc realise the common target set in ASEAN plans,” Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. To Lam said at the AMMD opening. He said the Vietnamese Government has given priority to drug prevention and fight, undertaking synchronous solutions to reduce the supply, demand and harmful effects of drugs; perfecting related legal documents; consolidating anti-drug agencies; and strictly punishing drug crimes. Vietnam has enhanced bilateral cooperation with ASEAN member countries as well as with the bloc’s partners, especially neighbouring countries, while attaching importance to … [Read more...] about Vietnam urges ASEAN to reiterate political commitment to anti-drug efforts
Trump says he is ‘comfortable’ as president despite political battles
Trump says he is 'comfortable' as president despite political battlesThe Saigon Times Daily U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a Make America Great Again rally in Richmond, Kentucky, U.S., October 13, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump said in an interview broadcast on Sunday that he was “comfortable” in the White House after almost two years in office, despite political storms over immigration, tariffs and his nomination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. “It was a little surreal to say I’m the president of the United States, but I think that’s true with everybody,” Trump told the CBS television news program “60 Minutes.” “Even my friends, they don’t call me Donald, they call me Mr. President. And I say: ‘Will you please loosen up?’ I’ve learned on the job. I have.” “Now I very much feel like POTUS,” Trump added, using the … [Read more...] about Trump says he is ‘comfortable’ as president despite political battles