Diplomatic ties

Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (R) and Deputy Defence Minister and Sen. Lieut. Gen. Suvon Luongbunmi, Chief of the General Staff of the Laos People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister. The agreement was reached during the talks in Hanoi on March 20 between Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister and Sen. Lieut. Gen. Suvon Luongbunmi, Chief of the General Staff of the Laos People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister. The talks took place at a time when the two countries have freshly finished many activities marking the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Cooperation Treaty and the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2017. They noted that the two countries’ defence ties have been deepened, as evidenced by the latest official visit to Laos by Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich in … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Lao armies reinforce coordination to promote special solidarity

John C Rood, US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John C Rood, the US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, said during a 5 December hearing of the US Senate Committee on Armed Services that the US Department of Defense (DoD) is currently strengthening and leveraging the US network of allies and partners to compete with countries such as China and Russia. He pointed out that " building a constellation of strong allies and partners is a foundational pillar of the US National Defense Strategy and one of the US’s greatest strategic advantages over competitors. In response to regional threats from China, the Defense Department is strengthening its military relationships with a number of countries, he said. "In Vietnam, we are building a productive defense relationship and overcoming the legacy of the war," he told lawmakers.  Last year, the US Navy conducted the first aircraft carrier visit to Vietnam since the end of the war. The US has also transferred a … [Read more...] about US enhances defense ties with Vietnam

On December 6 in Hanoi, the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO) hosted a seminar titled “Vietnam and the UN peacekeeping operations in the Francophone environment.” Major General Hoang Kim Phung speaks at the event. The event was co-organized by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam in association with the department under the auspices of the Asia-Pacific Office of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), the Asia-Pacific Office of the Francophone University Agency (AUF), and the French Embassy in Vietnam. In his remarks, Major General Hoang Kim Phung, VNDPKO Director, underlined the growing role of the Francophone Community in the UN peacekeeping operations. Notably, three out of the four largest UN Missions are currently operating in the French-speaking countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Mali, and the Central African Republic. Delegates in a group photo Vietnam joined the UN … [Read more...] about Vietnam to further join UN peacekeeping operations of Francophone Community

Presenting gifts to policy households. Photo for illustration  Accordingly, the MND handed over ambulances and medical equipment, worth over VND 13.9 billion, to convalescent centers. In addition, the MND also presented clothing, with a value of more than VND 1.17 billion, to sick and wounded soldiers as well as to Vietnamese heroic mothers. The whole army presented 2,182 savings books worth nearly VND 5.59 billion to people who contributed to the nation as well as policy householders. Military hospitals also provided free health checkups and presented gifts to more than 305,600 policy families, worth nearly VND 28 billion, contributing to further developing longstanding military-civilian ties. Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Over 2,000 savings books presented to people who made sacrifices for the nation

The Vietnam’s Graduates from Australia Club (VGAC) spent a night recalling sweet memories as they gathered to mark the club’s 25th anniversary in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday. The event was an opportunity for VGAC members to enjoy the Australian atmostphere, and recall the best memories of living and studying in Australia. Speaking at the ceremony, Lee Chang An, VGAC National Chairman, expressed his determination in continuing to build up the club’s network by recruiting new members, organizing the experience-sharing sessions, charity events, workshops and seminars to create networking opportunities for its members. “We also want to contribute to the promotion of friendship, education, collaborative relations and mutual understanding between Vietnam and Australia”, he said. According to Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick, education is among the focuses of the bilateral relations between two countries since the establishment of diplomatic … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Graduates from Australia Club celebrates 25th anniversary