The Vietnamese government is willing to assist, share experience with, and support its neighbor Cambodia in hosting important events this year within its capability, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said during a meeting on Tuesday with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn. Cambodian Deputy PM Sokhonn was in Vietnam for an official visit between Monday and Wednesday and to co-chair the 20th Vietnam-Cambodia Joint Commission on Economic, Cultural, Scientific and Technological Cooperation held on Tuesday. Cambodia will this year host its seventh National Assembly election, the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), the ASEAN Para Games, and the 12th summit of the Cambodia - Laos - Vietnam Development Triangle Area. PM Chinh expected the two sides to effectively implement high-level agreements and joint statements. In 2022, their bilateral trade reached over US$10 billion, up some 11 percent year on … [Read more...] about Vietnam willing to support Cambodia: Vietnamese PM
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Vietnamese PM to attend second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, China from April 25 to 27. The trip will be made at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release on Monday. The Vietnamese premier will attend the forum’s opening on April 26 before joining President Xi and his spouse in a dinner on the evening of the same day. On April 27, PM Phuc is scheduled to speak at a roundtable summit attended by leaders of 36 other nations and China. The Vietnamese head of government is also expected to hold bilateral talks with top Chinese leaders during his China trip. China has invested over US$80 billion in projects related to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) since it was first proposed by President Xi in 2013, according to the National Development and Reform Commission of China. By April 15, 2019, 126 nations and 29 international organizations had … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM to attend second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing
RoK PM hopes for enhanced Vietnam-RoK defense ties
The RoK government leader expressed his hope when hosting a reception on March 29 for Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang, who is on an official visit to the RoK at the invitation of RoK Minister of Defense Lee Jong-sup. Welcoming General Phan Van Giang’s first official visit to the RoK as a defense minister, PM Han Duck-soo highlighted the visit, saying that it holds a special meaning when the two countries have upgraded their ties to the comprehensive strategic partnership (December 2022). The RoK leader wished to expand RoK cooperation with Vietnam in such fields as diplomacy and economy. He asked for the Vietnamese government’s support for the country’s hosting of World Expo 2030 Busan. At the meeting, Gen. Giang conveyed Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh’s regards to PM Han Duck-soo. He reported to the RoK PM on the outcomes of his talks with RoK Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-sup, during which the two sides reviewed the results of the bilateral defense … [Read more...] about RoK PM hopes for enhanced Vietnam-RoK defense ties
Deputy PM holds bilateral meetings on sidelines of UN 2023 Water Conference
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (L) and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha had bilateral meetings with many foreign leaders on the sidelines of the UN 2023 Water Conference, which is taking place in New York from March 22-24. In a meeting with King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander Claus George Ferdinand, Ha hailed the King's initiatives and efforts in organising and co-hosting the conference, following the first of its kind in 1977. The Deputy PM expressed his hope that the Dutch royal family and the King himself will continue supporting the development of the Vietnam-Netherlands relations, including the Netherlands’ financial support and technological transfer to Vietnam in green transition, renewable energy, water resources management and climate change response. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander Claus George Ferdinand. (Photo: VNA) The … [Read more...] about Deputy PM holds bilateral meetings on sidelines of UN 2023 Water Conference
Vietnam wants to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Poland: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau at their meeting in Hanoi on March 16. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always treasures and wants to strengthen its multifaceted cooperation with Poland, a traditional friend and partner in Central Eastern Europe, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said while receiving Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau in Hanoi on March 16. The PM thanked the Government and people of Poland for their donation of nearly 1.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine and 8 tonnes of medical equipment to help Vietnam overcome the pandemic and boost economic recovery, stressed that the move reflected sincere affection and deep attachment between the people of the two countries. For his part, Rau said he is impressed with Vietnam’s socio-economic development achievements and stated that Poland wants to fortify its collaboration with the nation, the most important partner of Poland in Southeast Asia. … [Read more...] about Vietnam wants to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Poland: PM
NA Vice Chairman visits RoK, meets host leaders
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai (L) and Speaker of the National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo. (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Duc Hai paid a courtesy visit to Speaker of the National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo and met Prime Minister Han Duck-soo of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on March 21-22 as part of his trip to the country. At the meeting on March 21, the RoK NA speaker noted that the relations between Viet na m and the RoK have been developing strongly, highlighting the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in December 2022. He stressed that during his meetings with key leaders of the Vietnamese Party, Government and National Assembly during his visit to Vietnam last January, he noticed that both sides have been aware of the great potential of bilateral cooperation. Kim extended an invitation to NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and legislators of Vietnam to attend a forum for ASEAN and Korean … [Read more...] about NA Vice Chairman visits RoK, meets host leaders
PM inspects major projects in Thua Thien-Hue
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspects major projects in Thua Thien-Hue (Photo: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 25 inspected a number of works and projects in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue . Examining the resettlement area for 5,080 households who have to relocate to give space for the restoration of the Hue Ancient Capital, PM Chinh asked the province to continue to invest in the area's infrastructure, ensuring that residents enjoy similar or better living conditions compared to their old place. He also directed the province to continue to respond to requests of the affected people in the spirit of harmonising benefits. The PM lauded the residents in the resettlement area for their support to the project, saying it contributes to the preservation of the UNESCO-recognised World Cultural Heritage. Visiting the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum at Long An Palace in the Hue Monument Complex, the Government leader asked Thua … [Read more...] about PM inspects major projects in Thua Thien-Hue
PM Pham Minh Chinh welcomes Cambodian Deputy PM and Foreign Minister
PM Pham Minh Chinh extended Vietnamese leaders’ greetings to Cambodia on the occasion of the country’s coming traditional Chol Chnam Thmay festival. He congratulated Cambodia on its enormous achievements over the past years, especially in the COVID-19 fight, inflation control, economic growth, the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2022, and the fifth-tenure commune/ward council elections last June. Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn affirmed that Cambodia always attaches importance to the reinforcement and development of the “good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability” with Vietnam. He expressed his delight at the flourishing bilateral relations in all aspects. Leaders of the two countries have maintained frequent meetings and mutual visits. Bilateral trade topped 10 billion USD in 2022, rising nearly 11% from 2021. As of the end of last year, Vietnam had 205 investment projects worth 29.4 billion USD in Cambodia, … [Read more...] about PM Pham Minh Chinh welcomes Cambodian Deputy PM and Foreign Minister
N.A. Vice Chairman visits RoK, meets host leaders
At the meeting on March 21, the RoK N.A. speaker noted that the relations between Vietnam and the RoK have been developing strongly, highlighting the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in December 2022. He stressed that during his meetings with key leaders of the Vietnamese Party, Government and National Assembly during his visit to Vietnam last January, he noticed that both sides have been aware of the great potential of bilateral cooperation. Kim extended an invitation to N.A. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and legislators of Vietnam to attend a forum for ASEAN and Korean leaders, slated for June in the RoK’s Jeju Island. For his part, Hai affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to the relations with the RoK and suggested the two sides maintain all-level delegation exchanges and meetings, saying coordination and sharing of views on the bilateral cooperation as well as the regional and international situation would help deepen relations between their … [Read more...] about N.A. Vice Chairman visits RoK, meets host leaders
Vietnam continues to push for stronger ties with US: PM
Vietnam considers the US as one of its most important partners and welcomes the US to support a strong, independent, and prosperous Vietnam. Vietnam aims to enhance the Comprehensive Partnership with the US, focusing on mutually beneficial outcomes that generate employment opportunities and growth for both nations. Overview of the meeting. Photos: Nhat Bac “Such an effort would contribute to supporting global and regional stability, cooperation, and development while promoting peace and harmony.” Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) today [March 22]. At the meeting, Chinh welcomed a delegation of over 50 large US enterprises to visit and work in Vietnam, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership (2013-2023). The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the US Government and businesses for their support in providing vaccines and … [Read more...] about Vietnam continues to push for stronger ties with US: PM