The visit, spanning from May 3-5, will open a series of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Luxembourg diplomatic relations (1973-2023). Vietnam and Luxembourg have shared a sound partnership over the past half a century, with regular exchanges of high-level delegations. Most recently, in December 2022, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made a fruitful official visit to Luxembourg, bringing the bilateral partnership to a new development period in a comprehensive, practical and effective manner. During the visit, leaders of the two sides agreed to set up a strategic partnership in green finance at an early date. Luxembourg agreed to support the development of a new financial center in Ho Chi Minh City and strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in trade, investment, education-training, science-technology, and stock market. They also concurred to increase the exchange of delegations at all levels, especially high level in 2023, while jointly organizing activities to … [Read more...] about Luxembourg Prime Minister’s visit hoped to deepen bilateral friendship, cooperation
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Vietnam, Czech Republic enhance friendship, cooperation
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga made the statement at a meeting with visiting Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic Jan Bartosek on May 23, during which she highlighted the fruitful development of the bilateral relations. Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga thanked the Czech Government for creating favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community to integrate and live stably in the European nation. With more than 100,000 people, the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic is serving as a bridge to promote economic and tourism bonds, and cultural exchanges between the two nations, contributing to strengthening the bilateral friendship and cooperation, she said. Many Vietnamese people who had studied in the Czech Republic have become managers, making great contributions to the process of national construction and development of the home country, Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga stressed. For his part, Bartosek affirmed that the long-standing traditional friendship … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Czech Republic enhance friendship, cooperation
Vietnamese PM calls for conflict resolution through dialogue
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
Vietnamese, Cambodian front organisations forge cooperation
Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the VFF Central Committee Do Van Chien (6th from right) receives the Cambodian delegation. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee held talks with representatives from the National Council of the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodian Motherland in Hanoi on May 29. At the talks, Vice President and Secretary General of the VFF Central Committee Nguyen Thi Thu Ha affirmed the fruitful relations between the two sides, with the signing of cooperation documents. The two sides briefed each other on operations of their front organisations, and compared notes on cooperation orientations and contents in the time ahead. Nhem Valy, Permanent Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the National Council of the Solidarity for the Development of Cambodian Motherland, held that the talks will help the two front organisations better understand each other, thus helping … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Cambodian front organisations forge cooperation
Engineering forces of Vietnam, Laos to boost cooperation
Sen. Lt. Gen. Phung Si Tan (R), Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army , meets with Maj. Gen. Viengxay Xaysamone , Director of the Engineering Department of the General Staff of the Lao People’s Army , in Hanoi on May 19. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Sen. Lt. Gen. Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, received a delegation of the Engineering Department of the General Staff of the Lao People’s Army led by its Director Maj. Gen. Viengxay Xaysamone in Hanoi on May 19. The host official emphasised that leaders of Vietnam and Laos attach importance to the maintenance and reinforcement of great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. He perceived that defence cooperation, one of the important pillars of bilateral relations, has been enhanced unceasingly and developing comprehensively and effectively. In the Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam Solidarity and … [Read more...] about Engineering forces of Vietnam, Laos to boost cooperation
Vietnam, Laos boost collaboration in military logistics
Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Vu Hai San (centre, right) receives head of Lao People’s Army’s general department of logistics Khamphet Sisaone in Hanoi on May 30. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Vu Hai San hosted a visiting delegation from the Lao People’s Army’s general department of logistics in Hanoi on May 30. Highlighting the special relations between Vietnam and Laos, San said the countries’ defence cooperation has so far been developed toward effectiveness and practical outcomes in personnel training, delegation exchange, and the sustaining of bilateral dialogue and consultation mechanisms. The official lauded outcomes of joint work between the two maries' general departments of logistics, particularly in professioanl experience sharing, human resources training, and delegation exchange. He said he supports their orientations for cooperation in the near future and requested the sides organise more … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos boost collaboration in military logistics
Treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with Uzbekistan approved
Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy of Vietnam L e Minh Tri (R) and Prosecutor General of Uzbekistan Yuldoshev N.T signed the treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters in November 2022 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - President Vo Van Thuong has signed a decision on ratifying the treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between Vietnam and Uzbekistan . When taking effect, the treaty is expected to create an important legal tool to help the two countries' judicial agencies better handle criminal cases, and better protect legitimate rights and interests of citizens of each country, thus contributing to further strengthening the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Uzbekistan. The ratification of the document also further affirms the Vietnamese Party and State's policy of proactive international integration, and concretises Vietnam's international commitments in the field of criminal justice and cooperation in crime … [Read more...] about Treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with Uzbekistan approved
President Ho Chi Minh held dear by Vietnamese expatriates, diplomat
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh addresses the ceremony in Nakhon Phanom province on May 19. (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – The administration of the Thai province of Nakhon Phanom and the Vietnamese-Thai People Association in the province held a ceremony on May 19 to mark the 133rd birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh. Addressing the event, held at the Thailand - Vietnam Friendship Village in Nong Yat commune of Mueang district, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh described President Ho Chi Minh as a bright example of patriotism, revolutionary ethics, national solidarity, wisdom, and humanism, adding the late leader was an excellent international soldier and a brilliant activist of the world’s national liberation and revolutionary movements. Thanh said the Thailand - Vietnam Friendship Village and the memorial site of President Ho Chi Minh in Nakhon Phanom, along with other relic sites dedicated to him in some Thai localities, are … [Read more...] about President Ho Chi Minh held dear by Vietnamese expatriates, diplomat
Refresher course on defense journal for Lao military officers concluded
Addressing the concluding ceremony, Major General Ta Quang Chuyen, Editor-in-Chief of the National Defense Journal, held that for over two weeks, trainees and lecturers completed the set targets with good outcomes. The Lao officers learnt and shared experience on the organization and operation of the National Defense Journal as well as journalistic and publishing activities. They also visited and shared experience on writing dissemination articles with some Vietnamese military units. Major General Ta Quang Chuyen noted that both sides had an opportunity to have more knowledge and experience on editing and publishing work so as to serve the task of military building and safeguarding the nation in the current context. This was also a chance for the Lao military officers to get to know more about the Vietnamese country, people and culture, thereby promoting mutual understanding and boosting the Vietnam - Laos great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation. For his … [Read more...] about Refresher course on defense journal for Lao military officers concluded
Ho Chi Minh City leaders visit Lao Consulate General on Bunpimay festival
On behalf of the municipal leaders and people, Nguyen Van Hieu extended the best wishes to Consul General Phimpha Keomixay and the Consulate General’s staff. He expressed his delight at the fine development of the relations between Vietnam and Laos, and between his city and Lao localities, adding that the ongoing official visit to Laos by President Vo Van Thuong – the first foreign trip in his position as the State leader – demonstrates the priority Vietnam gives to its great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos. Ho Chi Minh City is always willing and makes the best efforts to continue strengthening its friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Lao localities, he added. Thanking the Vietnamese government and people for their support, Phimpha Keomixay pledged that she will do her utmost to further consolidate the two countries’ relations. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City leaders visit Lao Consulate General on Bunpimay festival