At the workshop (Photo: VNA)The Vietnamese delegation was led by Vo VanThuong, Politburo member, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee, and head ofthe CPV Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, while theChinese delegation was headed by Liu Qibao, Politburo member, Secretary of theCPC Central Committee, and head of the CPC Central Committee’s PublicityDepartment.
Thuong said the CPV has promoted the crucialrole of the press and media in the cause of national liberation, building anddevelopment. He reiterated the Party’s viewpoint and policy of respecting andprotecting the freedom of the press and the freedom of speech as importantvalue of the socialist democracy.
The CPV has been creating the optimal conditionsfor the press to develop to meet the public increasing demand on information,involve in social supervision and criticism, combat corruption, and bridge theconnectivity between the Party, State and people.
Press agencies and journalists are told toenhance political-social responsibility and professional ethics to ensurejustice, honesty, and objectivity for the benefits of people and the wholesociety.
Thuong said amidst the globaliation, democratisation,and strong development of internet and social networks, the reform andenhancement of the Party’s leadership is of importance to achieve the nationalrenovation and development targets.
Liu Qibao shared useful experience of the CPCand underlined the significance of increasing the Party’s leadership andmanagement on the press and media in a creative and scientific manner toproactively provide information and orientation for the public.
The two officials affirmed that the workshopcontributed to the reinforcement of friendship and cooperation between the twoParties.
At their earlier talks on May 24, the host andguest exchanged measures to improve the bilateral cooperation efficiency.-VNA
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