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The visits, lasting from September 21-26, were made at the invitations of Speaker of the Bangladeshi Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and President of the N.A. of Bulgaria Rosen Zhelyazkov. The top Vietnamese legislator and his entourage, including representatives from N.A. agencies, ministries, sectors and localities, engaged in a total of about 70 activities during the trips. In Bangladesh, he held talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Chaudhury; met with President Mohammed Shahabuddin; and received Chairman of the Bangladesh Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Relations Faruk Khan, President of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Shah Alam, and President of the Workers Party of Bangladesh (WPB) Rashed Khan Menon. He also attended the inauguration of a photo exhibition on the 50th founding anniversary of the diplomatic ties between the two countries. During his stay in Bulgaria, Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with his Bulgarian counterpart Zhelyazkov; had … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman concludes official visits to Bangladesh, Bulgaria

Leaders from ministries, departments, and localities of Vietnam and representative offices of foreign countries in Vietnam attended the event. On behalf of the leadership of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia participated in the event. Addressing the party, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo reviewed achievements that Chinese Party, Government, and people have obtained over the past 74 years, particularly socio-economic outcomes in recent years. The Chinese diplomat affirmed that China always considers the relations with Vietnam a priority direction in its neighboring foreign policy and a strategic choice based on the long-lasting development of the two countries’ relationship. Ambassador Xiong Bo emphasized that China is willing to work with Vietnam to be consistent with the strategic leadership of the two parties' top leaders, inherit and promote the … [Read more...] about Chinese Embassy celebrates National Day

PANO - The Chinese Embassy in Vietnam on September 27 evening organized a party in celebration of the 67th anniversary of China’s National Day (October 1) under the chair of Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiao Young. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh; Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army, Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia; Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son; ambassadors and heads of diplomatic corps of foreign countries and international organizations in Hanoi; representatives from local press agencies; and Chinese nationals who are studying and working in Vietnam participated in the event. Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiao Young speaking at the party Addressing the party, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiao Young emphasized the traditional friendship between China and Vietnam, which was founded and fostered by Chinese President Mao Zedong and Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh, … [Read more...] about China’s National Day observed in Hanoi

General Giang made the statement during a reception for Lao Deputy Defense Minister cum Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs (GDP) Senior Lieutenant General Thongloi Silivong on September 26 at the Headquarters of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense. Welcoming the Lao delegation to Vietnam, General Giang affirmed that Vietnam always bears in mind the support of Laos during its cause of national liberation and reunification in wartime and national construction during peacetime. Therefore, Vietnam attaches much importance to enhancing and promoting the Vietnam - Laos great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation. The Vietnamese defense minister noted that despite complicated developments of the world and regional situations, the Vietnam - Laos great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation have still seen important outcomes, in which, bilateral defense cooperation is considered an important pillar in the bilateral … [Read more...] about Defense minister receives Lao GDP’s delegation

During the talks, both sides exchanged information and reported on the results of their collaborative efforts in border management and protection, COVID-19 pandemic prevention and fighting against criminal activities and law violations in recent times. They also discussed matters related to border security and reaffirmed their commitment to continue implementing the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding, in particular, enhancing coordination and border protection management in accordance with the agreements, accords, and press releases issued by the Governments of the two countries. They pledged to contribute to the construction of a peaceful and friendly border line and to strengthen the exchange of relevant information in border management and criminal prevention, especially drug-related ones and human trafficking. On this occasion, the Gia Lai provincial Border Guard Command donated USD 50,000 (from the Gia Lai provincial People's Committee's budget) to the construction … [Read more...] about Gia Lai Border Guard Command donates USD 50,000 to Cambodian units

At the meeting, General Giang congratulated the Lao diplomat on his successful term of office in Vietnam and highly appreciated his important and effective contribution to promoting the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos. The Vietnamese Defense Minister emphasized that in its foreign policy, Vietnam attaches great importance and always gives the highest priority to consolidating and strengthening the relationship with Laos. Over the past time, the Vietnam - Laos relationship has comprehensively developed, obtaining many achievements. In particular, the two countries have successfully coordinated to organize the "Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022" with many meaningful activities. General Giang stated that the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense always treasures and highly appreciates Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang's concern about the bilateral defense cooperation during his term of … [Read more...] about Defense Minister receives Lao Ambassador

The signing ceremony was in the framework of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Brazil. This was the first time the two defense ministries signed an agreement on defense cooperation, laying an important foundation for the two countries to carry out contents in such defense cooperation fields as delegation exchange, training, U.N. peacekeeping, military medicine, military trade, defense industry, among others. The same day, Sr. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien met with Admiral Renato Rodrigues de Aguilar Freire, Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of Brazil, during which the two sides spoke highly of the importance of the MoU, saying that it helps foster the two countries’ comprehensive partnership. They said that that was the first high-level contact of the leadership of the two defense ministries and militaries since 2003 when the Vietnamese Minister of National Defense paid an official visit to Brazil. At the meeting, Gen. Chien talked about Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Brazil sign MoU on defense cooperation

The Vietnam visit of Senior Lieutenant General Thongloi Silivong and the LPA’s delegation aims to maintain high-level meeting between the two sides and is an opportunity for the two militaries to exchange and agree on the direction of cooperation in Party and political work in the coming time, especially in 2024 on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the foundation day of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - 2024) and the 75th anniversary of LPA’s foundation day (January 20, 1949 – 2024.) As two neighboring countries with time-honored relationship and solidarity, Vietnam and Laos have together gone through countless hardships and challenges to build a special friendship and solidarity which is “deeper than the Hong Ha (Red) and Cuu Long (Mekong) rivers,” “stronger than mountains and rivers,” and “brighter than the full moon and more fragrant than the most fragrant flower in the world.” In the national construction and defense cause, under the light of Marxism-Leninism … [Read more...] about Visit to further consolidate close solidarity between Vietnamese and Lao militaries

Addressing the event, Gen. Tan affirmed that this was the great honor of the officers as well as the Ministry of National Defense. Therefore, they should do their utmost with the highest determination to accomplish all assigned missions. Meanwhile, Gen. Tan requested the officers to strictly adhere to the Party, State and military’s guidelines on external affairs, follow military disciplines, U.N. regulations and the host country’s laws during task performance far from home. Besides, they should also promote traditions of the military and the Vietnamese peacekeeping force, affirm their strong will and competence, thereby beautifying the image of Vietnamese country, people, and military in the international arena. In addition, Gen. Tan asked them to ensure absolute safety and protect themselves, overcome difficulties and promote solidarity when performing tasks in the host country, hoping that they would successfully fulfill all tasks assigned by the Party, State, and military. … [Read more...] about Three more Vietnamese officers join U.N. peacekeeping operations

During the two-day joint patrol, the two sides conducted Hello ASEAN - a saluting ceremony among naval ships of ASEAN member states; practiced hand flag and lamp signaling; and exchanged information. Senior Captain Trinh Xuan Tung, Second-in-Command and Chief Staff of Naval Region 5 and commanding officer of Ship 263 in this joint patrol, said that this 72nd edition took place in a bad weather condition with rough sea and strong wind. However, thanks to good preparation, close coordination, and high resolve, the two naval contingents completed all planned contents of the joint patrol, ensuring absolute safety. Such a joint patrol aims to uphold security and order in the historical waters of Vietnam and Cambodia, creating conditions for the two countries’ people to develop sea economy, and helping consolidate and develop the cooperative ties, and boost mutual understanding, trust, and support between the two navies. After the 72nd joint patrol session, Ship 263 of the Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Cambodian navies hold 72nd session of joint patrol