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Deputy Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang (Photo:VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam demands that China withdraw its research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 10 , Coast Guard vessels, and fishing vessels from Vietnam's waters, Deputy Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on May 25. Hang affirmed that Vietnam's EEZ was established in accordance with stipulations of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies have communicated many times with the Chinese side and implemented measures in line with international law and Vietnamese law to ensure the legitimate rights and interests of Vietnam are respected. Vietnam requested relevant agencies on the Chinese side to comply with the common perceptions of the two countries' leaders and immediately stop the violation, withdraw the research vessel and other coast guard ships and fishing vessels from Vietnamese waters. … [Read more...] about Vietnam requests China to withdraw vessels from its waters

Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang delivers a speech at the 28th International Conference on the Future of Asia in Tokyo on May 25. (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang stressed Vietnam’s commitment to making all-out contributions for the sake of peace, cooperation, stability, and prosperous development in Asia and the world while speaking at the 28th International Conference on the Future of Asia in Tokyo, Japan, on May 25. Highly valuing the conference’s theme of “Leveraging Asia’s power to confront global challenges”, Quang said the world and Asia are witnessing turning-point changes with many intertwined opportunities and challenges. In that context, Asia should be responsible for and play an important role in tapping into opportunities and addressing difficulties and challenges of the era. Asia holds all the necessary potential and advantages for leveraging its contributions to the settlement of challenges facing humankind and for becoming a role … [Read more...] about Vietnam pledges utmost contributions for Asian, global peace, development

Deputy Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has voiced the country’s objection to the China Maritime Safety Administration's placement of three light buoys on some entities in Truong Sa (Spratly) of Vietnam. Replying to reporters’ question about the placement by the China Maritime Safety Administration under the Chinese Ministry of Transport , Hang stressed that Vietnam has sufficient legal grounds and historical evidence testifying to its sovereignty over Truong Sa as well as Hoang Sa (Paracel) in line with international law. The installation of the light buoys on entities in Truong Sa without Vietnam’s permission is an infringement of Vietnam’s sovereignty over Truong Sa , so the move is invalid, she stated. Vietnam demands the parties concerned not take any actions that may complicate the situation but respect … [Read more...] about Vietnam objects to China’s placement of light buoys in Truong Sa

An overview of the 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress . (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – A National Assembly (NA) delegation led by NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh attended the 10th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg in Russia, at the invitation of the First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of Federal Assembly of Russia (upper house) Andrey Yatskin. At a meeting on May 25 with Yatskin, who is also head of the Russian Federation Council’s group for cooperation with the NA of Vietnam, Dinh affirmed that Vietnam always treasures the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, and remembers the priceless support that the former Soviet Union and now Russia has given to Vietnam. Dinh, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam - Russia Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, pointed to a number of problems in the economic-trade partnership between the two countries, and asked Russia to support the upgrade and adjust … [Read more...] about NA delegation attends Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg

Keep up with the latest news from Vietnam. Vietnam to join Japan's Indo-Pacific development initiative Vietnam is interested in joining Japan’s plan to develop infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific and hopes the East Asian country will help pave the way to make it happen, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang told Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa on May 25. In March 2023, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio unveiled an initiative worth a total of US$75 billion under a cooperation agreement between the Japanese government and the private sector. It is expected to start in 2030. Ancient woodblock restoration program completed Nguyen Dynasty woodblocks stored and preserved in Lam Dong Province's Da Lat City. Photo: Vietnam News Agency A ceremony was held on May 25 to announce the successful implementation of a project to restore 500 xylographs from the Nguyen Dynasty. The project, which received US$88,000 in funding from the United States … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Highlights for May 26, 2023

Earlier, ASEAN member countries convened a meeting to coordinate their stances. Ambassador Vu Ho, Acting Head of ASEAN SOM Vietnam, led a Vietnamese delegation to the meetings. Myanmar, the coordinator of ASEAN - China ties, and China co-chaired the 20th SOM-DOC which took place after nearly two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the meeting, delegates reaffirmed the value and importance of DOC in the region. They highly appreciated the positive results in the DOC implementation over the past time. They highlighted the effective implementation of specific cooperation activities in marine environment protection, marine scientific research, humane and fair treatment of fishermen, search and rescue operations at sea. They also noted activities in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the DOC in 2022. The delegates showed their concerns about the complex developments in the East Sea (South China Sea) which erode trust, increase tensions, and affect … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Chinese senior officials meet on DOC implementation

Vietnamese Prime Minister and the US President stressed the importance of maintaining exchanges between delegations at all levels, especially those of high ranking. With a focus on economic and trade cooperation, Vietnam-US relations continue to make strong progress, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his meeting with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the expanded G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan on May 20. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and US President Joe Biden are at the summit's sideline. Photo: Nhat Bac The two leaders agreed on measures to strengthen bilateral relations between Vietnam and the US. They also discussed international and regional issues of common concern. Both stressed the importance of maintaining exchanges between delegations at all levels, especially high-level delegations. This is the second time in six months that the leaders of Vietnam and the US have met, following their previous meeting at the 40th and 41st … [Read more...] about Vietnam-US relations continue strong progress: PM

Vietnam firmly opposes using or threatening to use nuclear weapons and respects sovereignty and territorial integrity. Vietnam urges all parties engaged in conflicts to seek resolution through dialogue, focusing on finding a long-term solution that considers the legitimate interests of all involved. PM Chinh and world leaders at the session. Photos: Nhat Bac Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made the remarks at an expanded session of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 21 to discuss visions for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous world. Chinh stressed Vietnam's commitment to promoting peace and ending conflicts. He said that Vietnam firmly opposes the use and threat of nuclear weapons, respects sovereignty and territorial integrity, and seeks to ensure food security, energy stability, and the well-being of its people. Calling for adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, the Prime Minister urged all parties … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for peaceful measures to int’l disputes: PM

Japan is now the largest ODA partner to Vietnam. Vietnam and Japan on May 21 signed three agreements worth 61 billion yen (US$442 million) to finance official development assistance (ODA) projects in Vietnam. The meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio on May 21. Photo: VGP The ODA projects aimed at socio-economic development and recovery in the post-pandemic stage, worth 50 billion yen (US$362.4 million), development of public transport in the southern province of Binh Duong, and development of agricultural facilities in Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Lam Dong. At the signing ceremony, Vietnamese and Japanese prime ministers agreed to discuss the potential of new-generation Japan-funded ODA projects. Accordingly, Vietnam will receive flexible concessional loans with more incentives to serve the nation’s mass infrastructure development projects in urban railroad construction, green … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan ink ODA deals worth US$442 million

Speaking at the session "Towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous world" within the framework of the G7 Summit in Japan's Hiroshima, Chinh stated Vietnam's messages on peace, stability and development of global and regional cooperation. President Pham Minh Chinh and other guests at the "Towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous world" of the G7 Summit on May 21, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Duong Giang The PM said that Vietnam will contribute to peace, not to use and threaten to use nuclear weapons, respect sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensure security of food, energy, and people. Chinh called on all parties involved to resolve conflicts through dialogue and negotiation, to find long-term solutions, taking into account the legitimate interests of all parties. Chinh stated that Vietnam does not take sides but chooses justice and equality. According to the PM, the values of trust, sincerity and sense of responsibility have been consistently demonstrated by … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM calls for conflict resolution through dialogue