Politics

Editor-in-Chief Asso. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Ha (R) and ECP General Secretary Salah Adly (Photo: VNA) Cairo (VNA) – A delegation from the Communist Review led by Deputy Editor-in-Chief Asso. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Ha recently held working sessions with the Egyptian Communist Party (ECP) and the Socialist People’s Alliance Party (SPAP) as part of their working trip to Cairo. Communist Review ’s publications to the host and invited him and leaders of the ECP to share information with and write articles for the newspaper. The Vietnamese delegation and leaders of the SPAP also exchanged views on socialist movements around the world, the socialism building process in Vietnam, and the current world political and security issues./. VNA … [Read more...] about Communist Review delegation meets political parties in Egypt

At the political consultation (Photo: nhandan.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc and his Brazilian counterpart Eduardo Paes Saboia co-chaired the eighth deputy ministerial-level political consultation via a videoconference on November 23. Both sides shared the situation of each country, especially in the context that they are adopting measures to recover the economy and ensure social welfare following the pandemic. Reviewing bilateral cooperation in the past, they also discussed measures to deepen bilateral comprehensive partnership in the near future. They spoke highly of the strong development of bilateral economic ties, with Brazil being the biggest trade partner of Vietnam in the Latin America and two-way trade hitting a record 6.36 billion USD. Vietnam-Brazil economic and trade ties still have ample room to grow further as Vietnam and member states of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), including Brazil, are discussing the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Brazil hold deputy ministerial-level political consultation

Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu (R) and his Lao counterpart Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The seventh Vietnam- Laos political consultation took place in Hanoi on November 25 under the co-chair of Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu and his Lao counterpart Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune. The two sides expressed their delight at the positive and sustainable development of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, including contributions from the two foreign ministries. They also showed their satisfaction at the results achieved in defence and security cooperation, and noted that economic, trade and investment collaboration has made positive progress as well, with two-way trade turnover topping 1.4 billion USD in the first 10 months of 2022, up 28.2% year-on-year. Attention has also been paid to cooperation in education - training, energy, transportation, agriculture, culture, tourism, and … [Read more...] about Seventh Vietnam-Laos political consultation held in Hanoi

Berhalter was a satisfied man after watching his youthful U.S. team hold mighty England to a 0-0 draw at the Al Bayt Stadium in Group B. The result sets up a tantalizing clash with Iran next Tuesday when a victory for either side would guarantee a place in the last 16. The eagerly awaited clash is a repeat of the politically-charged 1998 World Cup game between the geopolitical foes, won 2-1 by Iran, dubbed the "Mother of all football matches." Berhalter however insisted that while tensions between the US and Iranian governments remain, politics would not enter Tuesday's occasion. "I've played in three different countries, and I coached in Sweden, and the thing about soccer is you meet so many different people from all around the world, and you’re united by a common love of the sport," Berhalter said. "I envision the game being hotly contested for the fact that both teams want to advance to the next round – not because of politics or because of relations between our countries. … [Read more...] about No political football for Iran World Cup clash: US coach

Welcome ceremony held for New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (R) (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 14 afternoon hosted a welcome ceremony for his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern who is on an official visit to Vietnam until November 17. Following the ceremony, the two leaders held talks. This is the first official visit to Vietnam by PM Ardern since she took office in 2017. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) welcomes New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (Photo: VNA) During the visit, PM Ardern is scheduled to make a courtesy call on Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, meet President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, take part in a business dialogue between the two countries,  participate in an event on agricultural connectivity, and visit Ho Chi Minh City. The trip is expected to help enhance political trust and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries in … [Read more...] about Welcome ceremony held for New Zealand Prime Minister

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (L) (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his high-ranking entourage left Hanoi on November 14 morning, concluding a two-day official visit to Vietnam. During the trip, Chancellor Scholz held talks with with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, made a courtesy call to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong , and attended a roundtable conference with Vietnamese and German enterprises. During the meeting with the German guest, Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong stated Vietnam attaches great importance to its strategic partnership with Germany, and proposed the two countries maintain and build on the achievements gained over the past time, and continue enhancing collaboration, for the benefits of their people, and for peace, cooperation and development in the region and in the world. For his part, Scholz affirmed Germany treasures the bilateral strategic partnership, as well as … [Read more...] about German Chancellor concludes Vietnam’s visit

ASEAN leaders and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida (5th from L) Fumio in a group photo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and related summits has freshly ended, with Vietnam’s attendance and contributions receiving applause from bloc members and partners. The Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the events with a high sense of responsibility and made substantial contributions to its overall success and to ASEAN’s cooperation and with its partners. The nation’s efforts serving common development processes of the bloc have earned recognition by ASEAN members. Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam Meynardo Los Banos Montealegre said Vietnam has been very actively involved in the ASEAN region and made political and economic progress since it joined the association 27 years ago. “It is a reliable contributor in the maintenance of peace and stability in the ASEAN region through its adherence to and promotion of international … [Read more...] about 40th, 41st ASEAN Summits: Vietnam’s contribution to regional development processes highly commended

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member and Chairman of the Central Theory Council and General Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) had a meeting with the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ambassador to Vietnam Oh Young-ju. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member and Chairman of the Central Theory Council and General Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) had a meeting with the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ambassador to Vietnam Oh Young-ju in Hanoi on November 14. Thang highlighted the fruitful cooperation between the HCMA and RoK’s organisations and partners, including the RoK Embassy in Vietnam, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Samsung Group, and the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, especially in the training of strategic management officials of Vietnam. He highly valued the Global Samsung programme for Vietnamese leaders (VOSP), a joint effort of the HCMA and Samsung … [Read more...] about Vietnam keen on promoting personnel training cooperation with RoK

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong (right) and Phuvong Ankhamsen, Director of the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration (NAPPA). (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong on November 14 received a delegation from the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration (NAPPA), led by its Director Phuvong Ankhamsen, who are on a working visit to Vietnam. cadres . Expressing his deep thanks for the great, timely and effective support that Vietnam has provided for Laos , including training staff at strategic levels and managers at all levels, Phuvon affirmed that NAPPA will work together with HCMA to effectively implement agreements between senior leaders of the two Parties and countries, and the cooperation agreement between the two academies. For … [Read more...] about Senior Party official receives Lao guests

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu and Secretary of State of the Angolan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Domingos Vieira Lopes shared the view that there remains ample room for the two countries to bolster cooperation, during their talks in Hanoi on November 15. The two sides agreed to step up delegation exchanges, especially those at the high level, and strive to raise the bilateral trade to over 100 million USD in the coming years. The officials compared notes on measures and orientations to boost collaboration in politics-diplomacy, economy, trade, health care and education, and consented to consider cooperation mechanisms and consolidate the legal framework to facilitate the bilateral cooperation. The two sides concurred to soon organise the seventh meeting of the Vietnam-Angola Inter-governmental Committee in Luanda. Hieu spoke highly of Angola ’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Angola forge multi-faceted cooperation