The working session was attended by Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, as well as representatives from the Committee’s Standing Agency and agencies participating in the Foreign Non-Governmental Working Group.
Delegates were given a summary of the Committee’s 2023 Report on the Status of Foreign Non-governmental Organizations Work, discussed outstanding and noteworthy aspects from various perspectives, and determined the focus of work in 2024.
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| Deputy Foreign Minister, Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Non-governmental Organizations Affairs (COMINGO) Nguyen Minh Hang speaks at the conference. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
In 2023, the world and the region experienced rapid and complex changes as a result of strategic competition among major countries and non-traditional security challenges such as cybersecurity, migration, climate change, terrorism, and pandemic. Additionally, the slow recovery of the global economy, combined with changes in policies and resources of countries with aid policies, has created problems and obstacles for all governments, international organizations, and even foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Despite the difficulties, the value of aid disbursed to Vietnam by foreign NGOs in 2023 reached USD 228.6 million, an increase of USD 4.9 million compared to the same period in 2022 (aid value reached USD 223.7 million in 2022). The aid focused on areas and localities in Vietnam that are in need.
To contribute to these achievements, the Committee has always proactively developed plans that are realistic and provided proactive support to foreign NGOs. The Committee has also created maximum convenience for NGOs while ensuring compliance with legal regulations and given technical advice and suggestions for the activities of foreign NGOs. The active involvement, support, and cooperation from the Committee have been highly appreciated by agencies, ministries, branches, localities, and foreign NGOs, laying a solid foundation for the Committee to overcome difficulties and challenges and effectively carry out foreign NGO work in 2024.
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A photo exhibition, themed “Vietnam: Country and People”, has been held at the Primorye State Art Gallery in Vladivostok, Russia, from February 27 to March 1.
“Picturesque Tribute: Commemorating 45 Years of Hanoi Municipal Party Committee”
NDO – An exhibition, themed “Hanoi – Faith and Aspiration to Rise”, opened at the Hanoi Museum on March 23, as part of activities marking the 90th founding anniversary of the Hanoi municipal Party Committee (March 17, 1930-2020).
Binh Thuan province embraces new period of development
Since victory over the US on April 19, 1975, Binh Thuan province has been in a period of change and development. Over the past 45 years, the army and people of Binh Thuan have continued to build a prosperous homeland and improve the livelihoods of local people here.
Vietnam Cinematic Association convenes ninth congress
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Photo exhibition celebrates National Party Congress
A photo exhibition was opened on January 22 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi by the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in celebration of the 13th National Party Congress.
