Monday, 10th September 2007

10.15 hrs. The delegation arrived in Noibai International Airport (on the Flight no. TG682)

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The Central Commitee of Vietnam Fatherland Front's officer(s) gave NESAC's delegation a warm welcome at the airport.

10.30 hrs.  The delegation depart the airport and come to Sofitel Plaza Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi City.

11.30 hrs.  The delegation attend the reception hold by Thailand Embassy to Hanoi in the hotel.

13.45 hrs.  The delegation depart the hotel and come to the head office of the Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front

14.15 hrs.  The Chairman of the Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front, H.E. Mr. Pham The Duyet receive the delegation. 

Mr.Gothom Arya,Ph.D., Chairman of NESAC signed guestbook.

15.17 hrs.  The delegation meet with the high-ranking delegation of the Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front led by H.E. Mr. Huynh Dam, Vice President and General Secretary of Vietnam Fatherland Front for talks and discussion.

    Vietnam News, Tuesday 11th September 2007; page 3.

     VFF President receives Thai Economic Social Commission 

      HaNoi- President of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Pham The Duyet received Chairman of Thai Economic-Social Commission Gothom Arya in Ha Noi yesterday.

Chairman Gothom Arya said Thailand was eager to have socail organisations at the forefront of his country's social development.

According to the Thai guest, the ASEAN economic social advisory council, which is the commission's initiative, will furnish advice to ASEAN ministrial meeting as well as summits regarding economic-social development policy. The council will also facilitate the implementation of the ASEAN charter and the promotion of ASEAN values.

President Pham The Duyet spoke highly of the Thai commission's initiative, which helps enhance mutual understanding and cultural exchanges among ASEAN member countries.

The meeting provided a good chance for both guest and host to share experiences and initiatives for a more co-operative and developing ASEAN, said the VFF president.-VNS.

18.00 hrs.  Welcome Dinner hold by the Permanent Bureau of the Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front. 

(Middle) Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front 

Tuesday 11th September 2007

7.30 hrs.  The delegation depart the hotel and come to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to lay a wreath.

8.30 hrs. The delegation depart Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum for visit a traditional Bat Trang village in Gialam, Hanoi.

(Middle) Leader of the Bat Trang village

14.30 hrs. The delegation depart the hotel to visit Temple of Literature and Royal College 

The delegation participated with activities of Temple of Literature and Royal College

16.00 hrs. Vietnam Government representative leader, H.E. Mr.Nguyen Tien Nhan received the delegation at the head office of Government (anticipation)

    Vietnam News, Tuesday 12th September 2007; page 3.

     Thai official discusses regional council with Deputy PM Nhan 

      HaNoi-  Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has said he expects the education, tourism and investment co-operation between Viet Nam and Thailand to expand.

The deputy PM made the statement at his meeting with chairman of the Thai Economic-Social Commision Gothom Arya in Ha Noi on September 11.

Nhan lauded the co-operation between the Thai Economic-Social Commission and the Viet Nam Fatherland Front as well as the establishment of the Economic-Social Advisory Council within the ASEAN.

The Thai official said he was impressed with the operation of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front, the mass organisation that he was working with during the visit.

He also discussed with the Vietnamese leader a number of issues of mutual interests.-VNS.

19.00 hrs.  The delegation depart hotel and come to Noibai International Airport.

20.45 hrs.  The delegation depart Noibai Airport and come back to the country on the Flight no. TG685