Foreign Affairs

During a meeting with Vice President of the German Bundestag (Parliament) Hans-Peter Friedrich in Berlin, Minh spoke highly of the effective cooperation between the Vietnamese and German legislatures within bilateral and multilateral frameworks as well as the exchange of high-level visits to raise mutual understanding about legislation and supervision, decision making on the country’s important issues, thus further deepening the bilateral strategic partnership. Hailing the German Bundestag and the German-ASEAN Parliamentary Friendship Group in the Bundestag for closely monitoring the East Sea (South China Sea) situation, he proposed Germany to continue raising strong voice in support of Vietnam and ASEAN’s legitimate stance on the peaceful settlement of disputes in line with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), refraining from use of force, full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of … [Read more...] about Vietnam treasures strategic partnership with Germany: Deputy PM

Welcoming visiting Argentine President Mauricio Macri in Hanoi on February 20, Chairwoman Ngan said that Vietnam has not forgotten and sincerely treasures the support of the Argentine people during its past struggle for national liberation. The Chairwoman showed her delight at the positive development of the bilateral relations over the years. Political ties have been intensified through regular delegation exchanges and bilateral meetings on the sidelines of international events, she said, adding that two-way trade has increased rapidly, doubling in value over five years to reach USD 2.9 billion in 2018. NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) meets with Argentine President Mauricio Macri. President Macri confirmed that Argentina wants to strengthen its cooperation with Vietnam, which is currently its fifth largest trade partner in the world and the second in Asia. Informing the host of the positive outcomes of his talks with Vietnamese Party General Secretary and … [Read more...] about Vietnam wants to bolster partnership with Argentina: top legislator

According to him, the city’s leadership is keen on boosting collaboration with the Canadian government in numerous fields such as response to climate change, education, trade, and smart city’s development. Chairman of the Municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong (R) receives Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Deborah Paul. Photo: hcmcpv.org.vn Phong noted that the city’s smart urban area project is developing rapidly and the city hoped Canada, with its experience and modern technologies, could assist the city in this field. For her part, Ms. Deborah Paul revealed that by the end of 2018, Canadian businesses had invested USD 118 million in 80 projects in the city. She also hoped that the bilateral cooperation would be expanded in various fields in the time to come, contributing to strengthening the two countries’ relations. Translated by Trung Thanh … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to boost cooperation with Canada

The Russian Veterans' Association, in association with the Moscow City Cultural Center, in March 2017 organized an exhibition to introduce photos of Russian military experts during their ten years in Vietnam. The PANO would like introduce some images of Soviet friends on the occasion of the Tet in Vietnam. President Ho Chi Minh and delegates in a joint photo with Soviet guests after a banquet in 1965 On behalf of the Vietnamese Party and State, Prime Minister Pham Van Dong extended Tet wishes to international friends on the occasion of the Tet in 1967. Happy moment at a battlefield in Hoa Binh province during the Tet days in 1968 Vietnamese actors extended Tet wishes to troops in the two countries on the occasion of the Tet in 1968. Troops and local people in Dam Da district, Hoa Binh province, were so happy to celebrate the Lunar New Year 1968 with Russian military experts. Local people in Phu … [Read more...] about Russian friends celebrate traditional Tet festival in Vietnam

With the theme “France - Vietnam 2018,” the 160-page book comprises articles on France, its land and people and on the Vietnam - France relationship since the two countries established their diplomatic ties on January 27, 1973. Photo: vnanet.vn Speaking at the event, French Ambassador to Vietnam Bertrand Lortholary emphasized that France and Vietnam share a common and unique heritage in Asia, which have been fostered on the basis of the history of the 150 years of interactions between the two countries. With the signing of the Paris Peace Accords on ending the war in Vietnam on January 27, 1973, and the country’s reunification two years later, Vietnam turned over a new leaf of history. This was the time when France and Vietnam decided to establish diplomatic ties to open up a new chapter in the bilateral relations history. The French diplomat added that 45 years later, Vietnam and France held a wide range of activities in celebration of the 45th … [Read more...] about Book on France – Vietnam diplomatic ties launched