Vietnam, China hold 13th theoretical workshop

The Vietnamese delegation was led by Vo Van Thuong, Politburo member, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee, and head of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, while the Chinese delegation was headed by Liu Qibao, Politburo member, Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, and head of the CPC Central Committee’s Publicity Department.

In his remarks, Thuong said the CPV has enhanced the crucial role of the press and media in the cause of national liberation, building and development. He reiterated the Party’s stance and policy of respecting and protecting the freedom of the press and the freedom of speech as important value of the socialist democracy.

The CPV has been providing the optimal conditions for the press to develop to meet the public increasing demand on information, involve in social supervision and criticism, combat corruption, and bridge the connectivity between the Party, State and people.

Media agencies and journalists are asked to increase political-social responsibility and professional ethics to ensure justice, honesty, and objectivity for the benefits of people and the whole society.

Thuong underlined the importance of reforming and boosting Party’s leadership to achieve the national renovation and development targets. 

Liu Qibao shared useful experience of the CPC and underlined the significance of increasing the Party’s leadership and management on the press and media in a creative and scientific manner to proactively provide information and orientation for the public.

The two officials highlighted that the workshop's contributions to reinforcing friendship and cooperation between the two Parties.