Domestic news highlights last week

(Baonghean.vn) - General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's state visit to Cambodia; Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam - Laos diplomatic relations; Announcing the results of the inspection of the assets of the Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Yen Bai in August;... are the outstanding news in the country last week.

1. General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong pays state visit to Cambodia

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong holds talks with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni. Photo: VNA

At the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, on the morning of July 20, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi for a state visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia.

The visit took place on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, an opportunity for both sides to look back on the 50-year history of relations and open a new era to bring the relationship between the two countries to new heights.

2. Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam - Laos diplomatic relations

Delegates attending the ceremony.

On July 18, in Hanoi, the Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Hanoi City solemnly held a ceremony to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 - September 5, 2017) and the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship and Cooperation Treaty (July 18, 1977 - July 18, 2017).

Speaking at the ceremony, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong emphasized that in order to strengthen comprehensive cooperation and bring the special Vietnam-Laos and Laos-Vietnam relations to a new height, the two sides need to continue to supplement and perfect mechanisms, policies and organize effective implementation of agreements and strategic goals with a broader, more comprehensive and long-term vision to continuously consolidate, strengthen and further develop the special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

3. Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament visits Vietnam

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Speaker of the Bangladeshi Parliament Shirin Shamin Chaudhury. Photo: VNA

On the afternoon of July 20, Speaker of the National Assembly of Bangladesh Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury arrived in Hanoi, beginning an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. At the talks held right after the welcoming ceremony, the two sides agreed on many measures to promote relations between the two countries' legislative bodies.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan warmly welcomed and highly appreciated the significance of the first visit to Vietnam by the Speaker of the Bangladeshi Parliament since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1973; National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said: senior leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam highly appreciated the importance of this visit.

4. Announcement of the results of the inspection of the assets of the Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Yen Bai in August

"Mansion" of Mr. Pham Sy Quy.

On July 17, Mr. Pham Trong Dat, Director of the Anti-Corruption Department (Government Inspectorate), said that the inspection team of the Government Inspectorate had completed the inspection of the assets and income of Mr. Pham Sy Quy, Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Yen Bai province and his family.

The surprise inspection of assets and income of Mr. Quy and his family was conducted by the Government Inspectorate near the end of June, after the press reported on the huge assets of Mr. Quy's family. Notably, the complex of villas, stilt houses and many auxiliary works at Group 51, Minh Tan Ward, Yen Bai City.

5. Director of Hoa Binh Hospital proposed to be dismissed

Mr. Truong Quy Duong - Director of Hoa Binh Provincial General Hospital.

On the morning of July 21, the Disciplinary Council of the Department of Health of Hoa Binh province met to consider disciplining Mr. Truong Quy Duong - Director of Hoa Binh General Hospital, for his responsibility as the head of the hospital for the serious medical incident that caused the death of 8 patients undergoing dialysis.

According to Mr. Tran Quang Khanh - Director of the Department of Health of Hoa Binh province, after analyzing and proposing disciplinary measures, 5/5 members of the Disciplinary Council proposed to remove Mr. Truong Quy Duong from his position as Director of Hoa Binh General Hospital for failing to fulfill his management and operation duties, leading to a serious incident.

6. Hanoi: 4-story house fire, mother and child tragically died

The scene of devastation after the fire.

The fire broke out at around 1:45 a.m. on July 19 at a four-story house in lane 41, Vong Street, Dong Tam Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi. According to initial information, at that time, people living around the house discovered smoke and fire coming from the four-story house, so they shouted and informed the authorities.

Because the house is located in a narrow alley, the fire department had a hard time reaching the scene of the fire. At about 2:30, the first victims trapped in the house were rescued.

At 3am, the second victim was taken out of the house in a dead state./.

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