Solidarity and friendship

Ambassador of Luxembourg to Việt Nam, Jean-Paul Senninger, writes for Việt Nam News on Luxembourg’s National Day (June 23) In 2023, Việt Nam and Luxembourg will celebrate their 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Since then, the world has changed significantly, and so have our countries. Since the outset, our countries have nurtured excellent bilateral relations, which encompassed significant support to Việt Nam’s rural, health and tourism sectors. These building blocks supported Việt Nam’s successful SDG agenda and paved the way, in recent years, to close cooperation in the banking and finance sectors, as well as academia and research. Beyond these sectors, we see tremendous opportunities in digital innovation, start-ups, green energy, circular economy, health tech, automotive and logistics. Bourscheid Castle in north-eastern Luxembourg. The medieval castle, which stands on a site with archaeological evidence of structures dating back to Roman times, is a tourist … [Read more...] about Luxembourg and Việt Nam to celebrate 50 years of friendship

During the meeting, Quang highlighted the great relations between the two Parties and States, saying that Da Nang always appreciates its friendship with Laos. He expressed his hope that the Lao consul general will contribute to promoting friendship and cooperation between central provinces of Vietnam with Lao localities and partners. For his part, Souphanh Hadaoheuang promised to do his best to maintain and further develop the Vietnam - Laos relationship. In the 2018 - 2022 period, Da Nang spent 115.9 billion VND (4.98 million USD) to support localities in Laos. The central city has also coordinated the Lao central and southern provinces of Attapeu, Champasak, Sekong, Salavan and Savannakhet to implement programs and projects across fields such education, planning for socio-economic development, and infrastructure development. Da Nang and Lao provinces have shared experience in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic over the last two years.  The Vietnamese city has donated 50,000 … [Read more...] about Da Nang enhances friendship, cooperation with Lao localities

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang emphasised the special significance of the year 2022, when Vietnam and Laos celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the treaty. The great traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation founded by Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh, and Lao Presidents Kaysone Phomvihane and Souphanouvong have been tested and cultivated through many generations, and have become an valuable asset of the two peoples, Thang stressed. Lao Ambassador Kham-Inh Khichadeth expressed his pride at the formation and development of the two countries’ special relations. He suggested both sides strengthen the relationship between the two nations’ young generations to further consolidate and tighten the bilateral ties in the future. To celebrate the Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Solidarity Year, the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, in collaboration … [Read more...] about Cultural, sports exchanges celebrate Vietnam-Laos friendship, cooperation

The meeting between the VGCL delegation and Roberto Morales Ojeda, Politburo member and Secretary in charge of organisation affairs of the Communist Party of Cuba (Photo: VNA) Havana (VNA) – Leaders of the Party and State of Cuba have received a delegation of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) in Havana, describing the relations between Vietnamese and Cuban workers as a core factor of the special solidarity and friendship between the two countries. The VGCL delegation met with Roberto Morales Ojeda, Politburo member and Secretary in charge of organisation affairs of the Communist Party of Cuba ; Esteban Lazo Hernández, Politburo member and President of the National Assembly of the People’s Power; Homero Acosta Álvarez, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the National Assembly of the People’s Power and the Council of State; and Salvador Valdés Mesa, Politburo member and Vice President of Cuba. At the meetings, Nguyen Dinh Khang, member of … [Read more...] about Workers’ ties viewed as core factor of Vietnam – Cuba special solidarity

An overview of the meeting. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) - The 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) kicked off on June 22 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, under the chair of Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Banh. He underscored the need for ASEAN to maintain strength and resilience, in the context of facing many challenges such as competition between major powers, transnational crime, terrorism, security, climate change and pandemics, saying the meeting is an effective forum for practical cooperation in the region to tackle emerging challenges. Defence Minister Phan Van Giang led a Vietnamese delegation of Vietnam to attend the 16th ADMM. (Photo:VNA) Addressing the event, Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang said Vietnam’s support for Cambodia as the ASEAN Chair 2022, adding that the successful organisation of the ADMM and ADMM Plus meetings shows solidarity and unity within ASEAN. On the sidelines of the 16th ADMM, the … [Read more...] about ASEAN defence ministers’ meeting opens in Cambodia

The exhibition, themed “Vietnam - Cambodia Solidarity and Friendship,” is part of the activities to mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam - Cambodia diplomatic relations (June 24, 1967 – 2022). Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs (GDP) Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet, representatives from the GDP’s agencies and the Department of Foreign Relations, and Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chay Navuth attended the event. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Director of the Vietnam Museum of Military History Colonel Le Vu Huy affirmed the long-standing traditional friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia. He recalled that 55 years ago on June 24, Vietnam and Cambodia officially set up their diplomatic ties, marking a new historical milestone in the bilateral relations. Colonel Huy added that through many ups and downs in the history, this relationship has been consolidated, nurtured by generations of leaders and people of the two countries … [Read more...] about Exhibition highlights Vietnam – Cambodia relationship

A priceless common asset of the two peoples Since Cambodia's revolutionary and armed forces were strong and capable enough to defend the country, Vietnam withdrew its volunteer troops and advisors in 1989 under the agreement between the two parties and states, successfully fulfilling the glorious international mission in the neighboring country. After the Paris Peace Agreement in 1991 and the General Election in 1993, the Vietnam-Cambodia relationship was lifted to a new stage in accordance with the actual situation in each country. With the motto of "good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability," Vietnam-Cambodia relations have been continuously consolidated and extensively developed in all fields, of which defense cooperation is an important pillar. The first Vietnam - Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange held in May 2022 vividly manifested the contribution of defense cooperation to enhancing mutual understanding and … [Read more...] about Part 4: Towards a bright future

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung speaks at the event in Vientiane on June 24. (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Stories about Vietnam and Laos’s traditional relations were shared with young people at a talk held by the Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration in Vientiane on June 24. Director of the academy Phouvong Ounkhamxeng, who is also a member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, told Vietnam News Agency that the talk aimed to help young Lao people gain a better understanding of the two countries’ special relations in order for them to uphold and develop bilateral ties. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung said the countries’ special relations were founded by then Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Kaysone Phomvihane and have been nurtured by generations of their leaders and people. Braving various challenges throughout history, Vietnam - Laos relations have become a rare exemplary and … [Read more...] about Talk gives young Lao people insight into traditional relations with Vietnam

In his speech delivered at the event, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan highlighted the long-lasting relations between the two countries, which were founded by Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Kaysone Phomvihane and Prince Souphanouvong, then nurtured and developed by generations of Party and State leaders and people of Vietnam and Laos. Later, on July 18, 1977, Vietnam and Laos signed the Treaty on Amity and Cooperation, a very important document that creates a firm legal foundation for a series of joint agreements to enhance and expand the sound traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation in a wide range of fields in the new period, Nhan said. The official added that Ho Chi Minh City has cooperative relations with Vientiane and Champasak province while regularly coordinating with many other Lao localities such as Xiangkhouang, Houaphanh and Attapeu provinces. For his part, Santiphap Phomvihane, Secretary and Governor of the Lao province of … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang celebrate Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties

At the reception, Major General Pham Thanh Tam, Deputy Commander of the Military Region 9 Command, welcomed and briefed the Cambodian delegates on socio-economic and defense-security situations in the region since the beginning of this year. For his part, General Kosa expressed his sincere thanks for the Vietnamese people and military’s assistance for the Cambodians in their struggle to liberate their country from the Khmer Rouge genocidal regime. The Cambodian general also hoped that the Military Region 9 Command would continue to support the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces in the coming time. The visit made by the delegation this time contributed to expanding the solidarity, friendship, and comprehensive cooperation between the two militaries in general and between the Military Region 9 Command and the Development Department of the Cambodian Defense Ministry in particular. Translated by Van Hieu … [Read more...] about Cambodian officers visit Vietnam’s Military Region 9