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FM Bui Thanh Son (R) meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son , who is accompanying Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his US trip, met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Washington D.C on May 13 (local time). At the meetings, FM Son thanked the US Department of State and the US National Security Council for helping promote the Vietnam-US relations over the years, especially through the close coordination in organising the ASEAN-US Special Summit. The two sides shared pleasure that US President Joe Biden and PM Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting on the sidelines of the summit, during which they engaged in practical discussions on the bilateral relations between the two countries as well as regional and international issues of shared concern. FM Son expressed his delight at the positive development of the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership over the … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son meets US counterpart, National Security Advisor in Washington

The relations would be enhanced through commitments in a wide range of fields, including economic, maritime cooperation, building trust, and people-to-people links. ASEAN member states and the US have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthen and build more comprehensive ASEAN-US Dialogue Relations. The declaration was included in a joint vision statement released at the US-ASEAN Special Summit, the first-ever held in Washington, D.C., on May 12-13 with the participation of the US president and leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states. The tightened relations are aimed to promote peace, security, stability, and prosperity in the region and ensure that relations remain adaptable to meet new challenges; and appropriately cooperate in international and regional fora of which ASEAN member states and the US are members. The two sides stressed the importance of creating a peaceful environment for strengthening the existing bonds of … [Read more...] about US-ASEAN Joint Statement released, reaffirming more comprehensive Dialogue Relations

The relations would be enhanced through commitments in a wide range of fields, including economic, maritime cooperation, building trust, and people-to-people links. ASEAN member states and the US have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthen and build more comprehensive ASEAN-US Dialogue Relations. The declaration was included in a joint vision statement released at the US-ASEAN Special Summit, the first-ever held in Washington, D.C., on May 12-13 with the participation of the US president and leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states. The tightened relations are aimed to promote peace, security, stability, and prosperity in the region and ensure that relations remain adaptable to meet new challenges; and appropriately cooperate in international and regional fora of which ASEAN member states and the US are members. The two sides stressed the importance of creating a peaceful environment for strengthening the existing bonds of … [Read more...] about US-ASEAN Joint Statement reaffirms comprehensive Dialogue Relations

Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien attends the event. (Photo: VNA) Vietnamese Deputy Defense Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien made the comment while delivering a speech at the ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus (ADSOM ) in Phnom Penh on May 18. He stressed the need to comply with the Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and accelerate the early signing of a practical and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). Vietnam consistently pursues resolving disputes at sea by peaceful means, on the basis of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), he affirmed. Besides emerging non-traditional security challenges, there have been new, complicated developments regarding traditional security issues, he said. Given that context, Chien emphasized that Vietnam has always been steadfast in its external policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, … [Read more...] about Vietnam stresses importance of maritime and aviation security in East Sea

Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien attends the event. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Maritime and aviation security and safety in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) is extremely important for countries in the region and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien made the comment while delivering a speech at the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus (ADSOM ) in Phnom Penh on May 18. He stressed the need to comply with the Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and accelerate the early signing of a practical and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). Vietnam consistently pursues resolving disputes at sea by peaceful means, on the basis of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), he affirmed. Besides emerging non-traditional security … [Read more...] about Vietnam stresses importance of maritime and aviation security in East Sea at ADSOM+

Overview of the Conference The seminar was held in the hybrid form and welcomed over 100 guests who are representatives of international organisations, local ministries, and affiliated agencies. Editor-in-chief Le Trong Minh spoke at the conference. Photo: Chi Cuong During the opening speech, Le Trong Minh, VIR‘s editor-in-chief said, “Although Vietnam has achieved significant progress in battling COVID-19, the healthcare system requires sustainable and resilient expansion." It is essential for healthcare practitioners to have innovative orientations for a flexible and well-prepared healthcare system. Investment is required for social resources for the health system, as well as increased collaboration among the stakeholders, including the use of the PPP in cooperation. "New financial resources, particularly in the form of PPP investments, must be mobilised to improve health services," said Minh. Tran Duy Dong, Deputy Minister of Planning and … [Read more...] about Joint effort to upgrade Vietnam’s healthcare system

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính  met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Washington DC on May 13. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính held a reception for US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Washington DC on May 13 (US time), as part of his working visit to the US and the United Nations. The PM spoke highly of the role and efforts of the US National Security Council in coordinating with the ASEAN member countries to organise the ASEAN-US Special Summit, demonstrating President Joe Biden administration’s strong commitment to the bloc and the region. PM Chính said since Việt Nam and the US normalised their relations they had cooperated sincerely, reliably, and responsibly with the willingness for constructive exchange of ideas and dialogues when there are differences, overcoming difficulties and maintaining a positive development momentum together. In recent years, there had been significant progress following the direction … [Read more...] about US security official agrees with Việt Nam’s proposal to clarify Indo-Pacific economic framework

During the debate, the Vietnamese diplomat said Vietnam shares the international community's common concern about increasing challenges facing the global food system due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and natural disasters. This seriously affects the food security of countries, especially developing countries and countries with conflicts, he said. Besides humanitarian efforts, sustainable measures are needed to strengthen the capacity of developing and conflict-affected countries to secure food supplies and improve living standards for people, as well as promote the settlement of root causes of conflicts, peace building, and conflict prevention, Giang stressed. He spoke highly of efforts made by the U.N., the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and international donors in responding to hunger, and suggested the U.N. and its partners promptly share information on food insecurity caused or aggravated by conflicts, thus … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for ensuring food security for global peace and development

Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI – Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn, who is accompanying Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính during his US trip, met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Washington DC on May 13 (local time). At the meetings, FM Sơn thanked the US Department of State and the US National Security Council for helping promote the Việt Nam-US relations over the years, especially through the close coordination in organising the ASEAN-US Special Summit. The two sides were pleased that US President Joe Biden and PM Phạm Minh Chính had a meeting on the sidelines of the summit. They engaged in practical discussions on the bilateral relations between the two countries and regional and international issues of shared concern. Sơn expressed his delight at the positive development of the Việt Nam-US comprehensive partnership over the years, as seen in mutual … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister Sơn meets US counterpart, National Security Advisor in Washington

At the meetings, FM Son thanked the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. National Security Council for helping promote the Vietnam-U.S. relations over the years, especially through the close coordination in organizing the ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit. The two sides shared pleasure that U.S. President Joe Biden and PM Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting on the sidelines of the summit, during which they engaged in practical discussions on the bilateral relations between the two countries as well as regional and international issues of shared concern. FM Son expressed his delight at the positive development of the Vietnam-U.S. comprehensive partnership over the years, as seen in mutual visits, including that by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in 2021, as well as in meetings and telephone talks between officials of both sides. Therefore, bilateral cooperation in many areas such as economy, trade, COVID-19 prevention and control, education-training, science-technology, climate change … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son meets U.S. counterpart, National Security Advisor in Washington