Foreign Affairs

Indian and Vietnamese delegates join inauguration ceremony. (Photo: VNA)According to Major-General Khuc Dang Tuan, Commander of the Telecommunications Service, the center was built on an area of 30,000 square meters, using the most synchronous and advanced IT system. Once completed, the center will be capable of training 2,000 people per year and will serve as the working place of 1,000 others in developing and providing services for the army and production demand for society. During the inauguration ceremony, Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman appreciated the cooperative results of the two countries from the first phase of the center, adding that India was willing to send its experts to Vietnam to continue to build IT infrastructure, as well as satisfy training demand. “The cooperation is the evidence of the increased India – Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership,” she said. Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh stressed that the … [Read more...] about VND400 billion for building IT infrastructure

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc made the statement during a meeting with his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith on the sidelines of the eighth Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit (ACMECS 8) in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 15th.The two PMs expressed their delight at new development steps in the Vietnam-Laos traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.With the determination to deepen bilateral ties, the two leaders agreed to work together to accelerate the full implementation of high-level agreements and the outcomes of the 40th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-governmental Committee.Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) shakes hands with his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA)They held that drastic measures are needed to address obstacles, particularly in key projects in the fields of energy, mining, and transport connectivity.PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc believed that the Lao Party, Government and people will successfully realise the … [Read more...] about PM: Vietnam prioritises strengthening relations with Laos

Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh thanked Luxembourg for its strong commitments to development cooperation programmes in Vietnam and welcomed the establishment of Luxembourg’s Honorary Consulate offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which he said, has reflected the country’s desire for strengthening bilateral ties.He asked for the early organisation of the 10th meeting of the Vietnam – Luxembourg Partnership Committee in 2018 in the European country to review the implementation of Luxembourg-funded projects and programmes for the 2016-2020 period.The host wished that Luxembourg investors would diversify investment in the fields of construction, food processing, high-tech media in Vietnam, and the European nation would make it easier for Vietnamese goods to enter the country and the European Union.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn (Source: VNA)Asselborn, for his part, affirmed … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Luxembourg FMs review bilateral ties during talks

The two leaders expressed their delight at the development of the bilateral strategic partnership in different areas, especially in economy, trade and investment.They agreed to speed up the deployment of important cooperation mechanisms in 2018, especially the fourth joint cabinet meeting, the meeting of the Joint Committee for Bilateral Cooperation, and the third meeting of the Vietnam – Thailand Joint Trade Committee.Both leaders consented to build roads along the East-West economic corridor and launch road and waterway connectivity projects to serve trade, transport, tourism and people-to-people exchanges among regional countries.Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (second from left) and his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-o-cha (third from left) (Source: VNA)PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc spoke highly of Thailand’s role, initiatives and contributions within the ACMECS framework, believing that the summit will be successful with practical results.He thanked PM Chan-o-cha for … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM meets Thai counterpart on sidelines of ACMECS 8

Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the UN (Source: VNA) Nga made the statement at the 28th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS which took place in New York from June 11th-14th. Vietnam will cooperate with other countries and international organistions to preserve and develop seas and islands sustainably for the future of human being, the ambassador said. Nga emphasised that Vietnam always advocates addressing disputes in the East Sea by peaceful measures and in line with international law, including UNCLOS. As a country located along the East Sea, Vietnam has paid special attention to protecting the marine environment and eco-system, and has been aware of adverse impacts of disputes on the sustainable preservation and use of seas and islands, she said. Vietnam welcomes efforts made by concerned parties to build the East Sea into the waters of peace, stability and sustainable development, Nga said, citing the kick-start of negotiations of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam commits to observing 1982 UNCLOS