Friendship associations

Nguyen Thi Thanh, Head of the National Assembly Standing Committee's Board for Deputy Affairs and President of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association, leads the delegation. Following the schedule, Vietnamese delegates met a delegation of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association headed by its President Men Sam An, who is also Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia. They paid courtesy calls on President of the National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin, President of the Senate Samdech Say Chhum, and Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen. At the meeting of the two friendship associations, the sides informed each other of their operations and conditions of their respective nations. They signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation for 2022-2027. Hosted by Cambodian leaders, Thanh congratulated the nation on its recent important achievements in national development, COVID-19 response, and socio-economic recovery. She said she believes Cambodia is about to reap more successes in … [Read more...] about Trip beefs up Vietnam-Cambodia friendship, people-to-people exchange

Members of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in Hanoi are those who hold high positions in different sectors, including venerable, officials, scholars, lecturers, businesspersons, and artist. Members of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in Hanoi are making efforts to contribute to enhancing the relations between the two nations. Participants at the 5th Congress of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in Hanoi held on August 4. Photo: Lien Ha Specific activities will include expanding relations with friendship associations, organizations, and individuals in New Delhi while promoting economic ties and seeking cooperation opportunities among Vietnam and India enterprises, the plan was shared at the 5th Congress of the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in Hanoi held on August 4. The event is aimed to set missions for the association in the 2022-2027 period. Speaking at the event, Phan Lan Tu, Chairwoman of the association for the 2022-2027 … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes Vietnam-India relations

They included a meeting with Speaker of the RoK's National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo, leaders of the ruling People Power Party, the head of the Senior Advisory Board of the President, the Minister of Employment and Labour, the SMEs and Startups Agency, and a number of RoK organizations such as the RoK-Vietnam Friendship Association, the Korean-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, Korea-Vietnam Economic and Cultural Exchange Association (KOVECA), Association of Korean People Loving Vietnam (VESAMO). The delegation also visited the Space Technology Center of SK Group and Samsung Town. At the meetings, Thuong informed the hosts on the development orientations, external policies and major issues discussed in the 13th National Party Congress of Vietnam, as well as achievements of Vietnam in various fields, the leading role of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Party’s relations with political parties and partners in the world. He affirmed the policy to strengthen relations … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Party delegation busy in RoK

The event took place on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the victory of the southwest border defence war and the north border defence war (1979 – 2019) and the 30th anniversary of international missions in Cambodia (1989 – 2019). Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Ha, Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh National Political Academy, presented historical data about the time when HCM City’s army and people contributed their efforts and logistics to the two border defence wars, especially in the southwest region, and implementation of international missions in Cambodia. Despite facing numerous difficulties in addressing social and economic consequences left over from war and the old regime, HCM City still actively supported Phnom Penh to rebuild life from the ashes of the genocidal regime. He added that in the southwest border defence war and implementation of international missions in Cambodia, HCM City demonstrated the highest spirit of responsibility as well as contributed human and … [Read more...] about HCM City plays significant role in southwest border defence war: scientists

Phan Thi Hong Xuan, President of the Vietnam-Southeast Asia Friendship Association in HCM City, said that the past 27 years, since Vietnam joined ASEAN, is not a long period of time compared to the country’s history, but it is very meaningful for Vietnam and ASEAN as well during the building of an ASEAN Community Vision by 2025. Xuan said that though many difficulties and challenges are still ahead, with the good results achieved, the ASEAN Community has affirmed its role as an important and indispensable factor for peace, stability and development in Southeast Asia, and a driving force for dialogue, cooperation and connectivity among member countries as well as the expansion of cooperation and comprehensive development in East Asia and Asia-Pacific. Sok Dareth, Cambodian Consul General in the city, delivered a congratulatory speech on the 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN and shared the bloc's achievements in 2022 when his country is holding the role as the ASEAN Chair. Sok … [Read more...] about Get-together marks Vietnam’s 27-year ASEAN membership

Illustrative image (Photo: thestar.com.my)) Havana (VNA) – Over 120 delegates from representative missions of Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Cambodia and Myanmar in Cuba on August 8 gathered together in a flag hoisting ceremony to celebrate the 55th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This is the first time an event of this kind has been held in Cuba after the ASEAN Committee in Havana, Cuba ( ACHC ) was officially established on April 13 this year. Addressing the event, Angel Villa Hernández, General Director of Bilateral Affairs of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX), affirmed that Cuba attaches importance to and wishes to promote friendship and cooperation with the group and its member countries. Cuba expects to expand exchange with ASEAN in the parliamentary, academic and medical fields, he said. In her opening remarks, Indonesian Ambassador to Cuba Nana Yuliana, the rotating chair of ACHC, briefed … [Read more...] about ASEAN Day held for first time in Cuba

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son attended the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-55) which opened in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on August 3 morning. The opening ceremony of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. (Photo: VNA) Addressing the opening ceremony, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen recalled the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s 55-year history and its beyond-expected achievements, making Southeast Asia a region of cooperation, development and trust. He underscored the regional and global uncertainties caused by multidimensional impacts of COVID-19, tensions among major countries and crises in Myanmar and Ukraine. Non-traditional challenges, such as climate change, natural disasters, energy security and food security, have put ASEAN and the region at large through such an ordeal, according to the PM. More than ever, ASEAN needs to unite, promote its centrality, and strive to build a … [Read more...] about 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting opens in Cambodia

The event took place as part of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-55) and related meetings in the capital city of Cambodia. It draw the participation of foreign ministers from ASEAN member states and EAS partners, namely China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, Russia, and the U.S. Participants affirmed the specialness of the EAS, a forum established by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for regional leaders to discuss strategic issues, thus creating prerequisites for regional cooperation to overcome uncertainties and complexities for common peace, security, and prosperity in the region. They held that to carry out the decisions made at the 16th EAS in November 2021, countries need to concurrently boost sustainable recovery and development while improving their healthcare capacity and resilience to future disease outbreaks. A main task for the EAS countries now is to reopen their borders, resume trading, facilitate … [Read more...] about Vietnam stresses dialogue, trust, responsibility at EAS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (left) and Ambassador of South Africa Vuyiswa Tulelo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with newly-appointed ambassadors of South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Belgium, who came to present their credentials, in Hanoi on August 5. Meeting with Ambassador of South Africa Vuyiswa Tulelo, President Phuc expressed his belief that she will contribute to promoting the bilateral ties, especially the organisation of activities marking the 30th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023. Vietnam always attaches importance to the traditional friendship with South Africa and regards the country as an important cooperation and development partner in the continent, he affirmed. The President urged the diplomat to coordinate with Vietnamese agencies to step up the exchange of delegations, especially at the high level, through Party, State and National Assembly channels. Vietnam stands ready to support South Africa to … [Read more...] about President receives new ambassadors of South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Belgium

A ground-breaking ceremony of the work was held on August 6 by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen in collaboration with the Nong Khai authorities, the Vietnamese Association and overseas Vietnamese organizations in Thailand. This activity aims to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations (1976-2022). Addressing the event, Consul General Chu Duc Dung said the construction of the welcome gate is evidence for the traditional ties, solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Thailand. He expressed his wish that Thai people of Vietnamese origin in Thailand in general and Nong Khai province in particular continue to serve as a bridge to cultivate friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Thailand. Governor of Nong Khai Monsit Paisanthanawat appreciated the contribution of overseas Vietnamese in the province to the local socio-economic development. The construction of the Vietnam welcome gate is a symbol of the two … [Read more...] about Work starts on welcome gate on overseas Vietnamese road in Thailand