Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Pham Binh Minh, paid an official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of Bulgarian Deputy PM and Foreign Minister, Ekaterina Zaharieva. Deputy PM and FM Pham Binh Minh (left) meets Bulgarian President Rumen Radev - Photo: VNA Deputy PM and FM Pham Binh Minh paid a courtesy visit to President Rumen Radev on July 3. At the meeting, President Rumen Radev recalled the traditional bilateral friendship over the past almost seven decades. The Bulgarian President spoke highly of Vietnam’s economic achievements, adding that the two countries always work closely together on regional and global issues. He also affirmed that Bulgaria supports the early signing and ratification of the European Union - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). The host pledged to direct the Bulgarian government and relevant agencies to soon convene a meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee to discuss specific measures. Deputy PM and FM Pham Binh Minh assured … [Read more...] about Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister visits Bulgaria
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President Truong Tan Sang received Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
(VOVworld) - State President Truong Tan Sang has reiterated Vietnam’s desire to propel relations with Thailand towards deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations. At a reception for visiting Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thanasak Patimapragorn in Hanoi on Friday, President Sang hailed the outcome of the 2nd session of the Joint Commission on Vietnam-Thailand Bilateral Cooperation and both nations’ combined efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership and cooperation in trade, economics investment and labor. Regarding mutual support at regional and international forums, Sang said he hopes Thailand would continue to play a greater role in ASEAN and shaping the ASEAN community to protect the interests of the community based on the ASEAN Charter. With its role as coordinator for ASEAN-China relations, Thailand will have voice for the efforts to maintain peace and stability in the East Sea (South China Sea) in line with international … [Read more...] about President Truong Tan Sang received Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Murdoch: “never asked a UK prime minister for anything”
Rupert Murdoch batted away accusations on Wednesday that he used his vast media empire to play puppet master to a succession of British leaders, electrifying a media inquiry that has shaken faith in Prime Minister David Cameron's government. A still image from broadcast footage shows News Corporation Chief Executive and Chairman, Rupert Murdoch, speaking at the Leveson Inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the media, at the High Court in London April 25, 2012.Photo: AFP The 81-year-old media mogul's appearance is the high point in an inquiry which has laid bare collusion between ministers and News Corp, reawakening decades of concern over the cozy ties between big money, the media and power in Britain. Murdoch was immediately asked about his relationship to politics and British "toffs", a reference to his regular attacks on Britain's gilded establishment, which the Australian-born mogul has … [Read more...] about Murdoch: “never asked a UK prime minister for anything”