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Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and US President Joe Biden at a joint press conference in Hanoi on September 10. (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – The Vietnam visit by President Joe Biden is an historic event and the upgrading of the Vietnam-US relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership is very meaningful, stated US Ambassador to ASEAN Yohannes Abraham. In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, the US diplomat said that the elevation of the US-Vietnam relationship to the highest level of Vietnam's diplomatic relationship shows the already strong, growing and enduring ties between the US and Vietnam. This is the foundation for a sustainable and win-win partnership with shared opportunities and joint efforts in coping with global challenges in the future, he said. Regarding the potential of cooperation between the US and Vietnam in the coming time, the ambassador said that leaders of the two sides have outlined a broad range of fields where the … [Read more...] about Elevation of relations with Vietnam helps promote US partnership with ASEAN: Diplomat

At the ASEAN Workshop on Best Practices of Digital Transformation in Media. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The ASEAN Workshop on Best Practices of Digital Transformation in Media was held in the central city of Da Nang on September 21, in the framework of the 16th Conference of ASEAN Ministers Responsive for Information and related Meetings (AMRI). media , seen as a basis for the countries to continue discussion, devise initiatives and prioritise cooperation in the time to come. Delegates to the ASEAN Workshop on Best Practices of Digital Transformation in Media. (Photo: VNA) The 16th AMRI meeting, the 7th AMRI Plus Three meeting, and related senior officials' meetings are taking place in Da Nang City from September 20 to 23. The events, hosted by Vietnam, draw the participation of nine other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Timor-Leste as an observer, and three partner countries – Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China. … [Read more...] about Workshop looks for best practices of digital transformation in ASEAN media

In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state owned Sputnik agency on September 20, 2023, Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in Saint Petersburg. Photo handout via AFP Speaking at a meeting with Putin in Saint Petersburg, at which the Russian leader accepted an invitation to visit China next month, Wang Yi said the "world is rapidly moving toward multipolarity." "Economic globalization is progressing against headwinds, unilateral actions are unsustainable, and hegemonism is not popular," Wang said, according to an English readout by Beijing's Xinhua news agency. "Both sides need to strengthen their multilateral strategic cooperation, protect their legitimate rights and interests, and make new efforts to promote the international order toward fairness and justice," he added. Putin, in response, told Wang "our positions coincide regarding the emergence of a multipolar world," according to a readout from the … [Read more...] about Beijing, Moscow must deepen cooperation: China foreign minister

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed relevant agencies of Vietnam and the US work together to complete new cooperation frameworks to lay a foundation for the two sides further promote and deepen bilateral cooperative relations, especially in the strategic fields of science-technology; innovation, green growth; sustainable and green energy transition; response to climate change; and cyber security. PM Chinh, who has been in New York to attend the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, made the suggestion while hosting a reception for US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on September 20. The move aims to realise the outcomes of the recent state visit to Vietnam by US President Joe Biden, he said, hailing the US National Security Council’s support to bolster the Vietnam – US relations over the past years. The PM … [Read more...] about PM receives US National Security Advisor in New York

At the Vietnam - US defence dialogue. (Photo: nhandan.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien and US Assistant Secretary of Defence Dr Ely Ratner co-chaired the annual Vietnam – US Defence Policy Dialogue in Washington, D.C on September 19 (local time). Commending positive defence cooperation between the two countries in the past year, Chien and Ratner said post-war recovery cooperation has continued to be a pillar and a bright spot in the bilateral relations, helping build trust and foster mutual understanding between the two sides. Chien took this occasion to thank the US for increasing its non-refundable aid from 183 million USD to 300 million USD for the project to clean up dioxin-contaminated soil at the Bien Hoa Air Base, describing it an important resource to complete the first phase of the project. Vietnam will continue creating favourable conditions for the search for US soldiers missing in action … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US hold annual defence policy dialogue

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed relevant agencies of Vietnam and the U.S. work together to complete new cooperation frameworks to lay a foundation for the two sides to further promote and deepen bilateral cooperative relations, especially in the strategic fields of science-technology; innovation, green growth; sustainable and green energy transition; response to climate change; and cyber security. PM Pham Minh Chinh, who has been in New York to attend the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, made the suggestion while hosting a reception for U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on September 20. The move aims to realize the outcomes of the recent state visit to Vietnam by U.S. President Joe Biden, he said, hailing the U.S. National Security Council’s support to bolster the Vietnam - U.S. relations over the past years. The PM took this occasion to thank Sullivan for successfully arranging the U.S. President’s visit to … [Read more...] about PM receives U.S. National Security Advisor in New York

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) meets with Lao Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith in New York on September 20. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos Saleumxay Kommasith, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Salomon Islands Jeremiah Manele, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Uganda Henry Oryem Okello, and Vice President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional Relations Maros Sefcovic in New York on September 20. The meetings took place on the occasion of their attendance in the high-level general debate of the United Nations General Assembly. Talking to Kommasith, Son applauded the sound development of the two countries’ relations, especially high-level mutual visits and meetings, and the promotion of key cooperation projects in the recent past. The Lao official spoke highly … [Read more...] about FM meets senior officials of Laos, Salomon Islands, Uganda, EU

PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and  President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel in New York on September 20. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with global leaders in New York on September 20 afternoon (local time), on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly . Talking to First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel, PM Chinh affirmed that the Party, State, Government, National Assembly, and people of Vietnam never forget Cuba’s wholehearted assistance for Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation, always treasure and stay determined to further intensify the traditional solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, and support the just revolutionary cause of the Cuban people. He underlined Vietnam’s consistent stance of not supporting but demanding the unilateral sanctions against Cuba … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM meets global leaders in New York

Military medical workers practice resuscitating injured engineers while performing the task of clearing bombs, mines and explosives at refugee camps. (Photo: qdnd.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The hosting of the Competency Evaluation Programme for Prospective United Nations Peacekeepers (CEPPP), an activity under the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus ( ADMM-Plus ) Experts’ Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations (PKO-EWG) Cycle 4, aimed to continue affirming the role and responsibility of Vietnam in preparing for and joining UN peacekeeping missions, according to Sen. Lieut. Gen Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA). The officer said that the programme was a chance for Vietnam, together with Japan, the co-host of the activity, as well as other ADMM-Plus members to enhance their capacity, coordination and cooperation in the preparations and participation in UN peacekeeping missions . The programme has offered a chance for Vietnam to … [Read more...] about Successful hosting of CEPPP affirms Vietnam’s responsibility in UN peacekeeping operations: Officer