China asean relations and international law

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

On September 20, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong chaired a solemn reception for General Chalermphon Srisawasdi at the Headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense. After the reception, the two sides held talks. During the talks, General Cuong affirmed the significance of the visit which takes place in the context that the two countries are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the establishment of their strategic partnership, contributing to creating new momentum for Vietnam - Thailand defense relations. On the basis of the bilateral friendship and fruitful cooperative relations, the cooperation between the two militaries has continuously developed with many practical and effective activities. Such cooperation mechanisms as defense policy dialogue; coast guard exchange; collaboration between arms and services; young officers’ exchange; information sharing; consultation; support to each other at ASEAN-led … [Read more...] about Thai Chief of Defense Forces visits Vietnam

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

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 of the success of the delegation exchanges between the countries’ Party and State leaders, especially the meeting among the leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, and the Cambodian People’s Party in Hanoi on September 6. The two sides agreed to coordinate closely to prepare for high-level activities between the Vietnamese and Lao parties and governments, coming events of inter-sectoral cooperation mechanisms, and some cooperation projects. The countries will also keep close coordination and mutual support at multilateral forums. Minister Son affirmed Vietnam’s support for … [Read more...] about FM meets senior officials of Laos, Salomon Islands, Uganda, E.U.

During the dialogue, the two head delegates evaluated that on the basis of the outcomes of the previous dialogue in 2022, such fields as settlement of war legacy, U.N. peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, navigation security, defense industry, cyber security, military medicine have been carried out as planned and reaped positive results. Among them, the cooperation in addressing war legacy has continued to be a pillar and a bright spot in the bilateral relations, helping build trust and strengthen mutual understanding between the two sides, raising the significance of the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Vietnam - U.S. comprehensive partnership (2013 - 2023). On behalf of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense (MND), Gen. Chien thanked the U.S. side for officially increasing the non-refundable aid for the Bien Hoa airport dioxin cleanup project from USD 183 million to USD 300 million according to the Limited Scope Grant Agreement (LSGA) on the project … [Read more...] about Vietnam, U.S hold defense policy dialogue 2023

The dialogue was held in the context that the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (1973 - 2023). It was an important foundation to carry out the bilateral defense cooperation in a practical and effective manner, thus deepening the Vietnam - Canada comprehensive partnership. At the event, the two head delegates highly appreciated the outcomes of the bilateral defense ties in different areas such as high-level contacts and delegation exchanges, dialogue-consultation, training, U.N. peacekeeping, maritime security, defense industry, management over border and immigration, cooperation at regional and global multilateral forums. The two sides agreed to strengthen the defense cooperation relations according to the signed documents and agreements with a focus on exchange of delegations; upholding efficiency of the dialogue-consultation mechanisms; promoting the effectiveness and quality of personnel training cooperation, particularly for law … [Read more...] about Second Vietnam – Canada Defense Policy Dialogue held

At the talks, which took place following an official welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese top legislator, Zhelyazkov affirmed that Vuong Dinh Hue’s visit is of significance as it marks a new step in the relations between the two countries. Zhelyazkov congratulated the great achievements Vietnam has recorded in reform, in which, he said, the Vietnamese legislature plays a crucial role. Bulgaria always attaches importance to the long-standing friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Vietnam, which have been cultivated by generations of leaders of the two countries over the past more than seven decades, he stressed. For his part, Vuong Dinh Hue emphasized that the State, N.A. and people of Vietnam always remember the valuable, whole-hearted support of Bulgaria to Vietnam during its past struggle for national independence as well as the present cause of national construction and development. Bulgaria was one of the first countries to recognise and establish diplomatic relations … [Read more...] about Vietnam treasures traditional friendship with Bulgaria: top legislator

Talking to the press, he said the Vietnamese delegation’s attendance in the UNGA high-level week and bilateral activities in the U.S. was successful and fulfilled all the set tasks and targets, thus practically implementing the foreign policy set by the 13th National Party Congress. About the trip's main results, the minister said first of all, PM Chinh’s speeches at UNGA meetings, especially the general debate, conveyed major messages about the country’s viewpoints and policies. Second, Vietnam demonstrated itself as a country treasuring the value of peace and stability, showing strong socio-economic development, and boasting a growing role, stature and prestige in the international arena. Third, the trip created opportunities to further develop and set up new relations with other countries and international organizations, as seen in dozens of meetings between the PM and leaders of countries and international organizations. During these meetings, partners expressed their respect … [Read more...] about PM Chinh’s trip to UNGA, U.S., Brazil reap substantive, comprehensive results: minister

Welcoming PM Pham Minh Chinh and the high-ranking delegation of Vietnam, the Brazilian President expressed his belief that the visit will help develop the two countries’ traditional friendship and sound cooperation to a new height, thus actively contributing to peace, stability, and development in the two regions and the world. PM Pham Minh Chinh voiced his delight at the growing Vietnam - Brazil relations and stressed that Vietnam attaches importance to the ties with Brazil, one of its leading partners in Latin America. The two leaders noted with satisfaction that bilateral relations have been flourishing and becoming increasingly effective and substantive, especially in politics - diplomacy, parliament, economy, trade, defense - security, agriculture, science - technology, culture, education, and people-to-people exchanges. Frequent high-level meetings and mutual visits have been maintained. Besides, bilateral trade has increased steadily to approximate 6.8 billion USD in 2022 … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Prime Minister, Brazilian President discuss measures for augmenting ties