Nhan Dan - On the occasion of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's State visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from October 1-4, the Party chief granted an interview to Yonhap News Agency on the bilateral relations. The full text of the interview follows:Q: Relations between Vietnam and the RoK has developed in various fields, in both economics and politics, since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties in 1992. What could you say about the bilateral relations in the past and at present?A: … [Read more...] about General Secretary Trong believes in bright future of Vietnam-RoK strategic partnership
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Vietnam, UK tighten strategic partnership
(VEN) - Vietnam and the UK are celebrating 40 years of diplomatic relations this year. The bilateral relationship between the two countries has developed strongly in recent years. Vietnam Economic News' reporter My Phung spoke with Douglas Barnes, the British Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, to understand the development cooperation between the two countries during four decades. Over the past 40 years, both countries have changed dramatically but throughout those changes our bilateral relationship has remained strong. Over the past year, working in Vietnam, I have also been impressed by the Vietnamese people. Vietnam's remarkable record of rapid growth and poverty reduction during the last two decades is a testament to a strong work ethic, determination and drive. The young demographic, competitive wages and a burgeoning domestic market also augur well for Vietnam's future growth. In 2010, we cemented our strong ties by signing a Strategic Partnership Agreement in which we … [Read more...] about Vietnam, UK tighten strategic partnership
Vietnam and Russia uplift strategic partnership and comprehensive cooperation
(VOVworld)- Russian President Vladimir Putin make a one-day visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang. This is Putin's third visit to Vietnam, his second as Russia's President. The visit reflects mutual trust between Vietnam and Russia and contributes to deepening the strategic partnership and comprehensive cooperation. The Vietnamese and Russian people have always treasured their solidarity and long-term cooperation which was built and fostered through their national construction and development. The two countries' leaders have always given each other top priority. Russia, which is paying attention to the East and strengthening its role in the Asia-Pacific region, has placed a high value on Vietnam's role in the region. Meanwhile, Vietnam, with its external policy of openness, diversification and multi-lateralization, has always treasured its comprehensive cooperation with Russia, a world power and a traditional friend. Since the two countries … [Read more...] about Vietnam and Russia uplift strategic partnership and comprehensive cooperation
“We have upgraded our cooperation to a Strategic Partnership”: Indian Ambassador to Vietnam
(CPV) - On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Vietnam and the 5th anniversary of elevation of relations to the level of "Strategic Partnership", Indian Ambassador to Vietnam had an interview with a reporter from Communist Party of Vietnam Online Newspaper on the strategic cooperation between Vietnam and India in the future. Reporter:How do you evaluate the trade and investment results between Vietnam and India in the past year? Ambassador: I would say that our bilateral economic cooperation has been growing rapidly and, in fact, the India-Vietnam bilateral trade reached $2.7 billion USD in 2010, and jumped to $3.9 billion USD in 2011. The countries have set the target of $7 billion USD to be achieved by 2015. Since the signing of the India-Vietnam Strategic Partnership, economic interactions in several sectors through cooperation between Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Joint Business Council, and other initiatives for … [Read more...] about “We have upgraded our cooperation to a Strategic Partnership”: Indian Ambassador to Vietnam
Peugeot, GM discuss ‘strategic partnership’
Leading French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen is in talks with US giant and world number one General Motors on forming a "strategic partnership," French Labour Minister Xavier Bertrand said Wednesday. "The chairman of the group informed me last night about discussions for a strategic partnership and told me it was good news for the group", Bertrand told Europe 1 radio. Bertrand said Peugeot chairman Philippe Varin had told him the deal would allow the French group to cut its production costs but he would not be drawn on whether the plan was for a full merger or a simple alliance. The minister said the talks were broadly good news but that his government was seeking assurances French jobs were safe. President Nicolas Sarkozy is seeking re-election in nine weeks and Peugeot is a major French employer. The French state helped bail-out both Peugeot Citroen and its rival Renault during the recession that followed the 2008 credit crunch but does not hold a stake in the group. It … [Read more...] about Peugeot, GM discuss ‘strategic partnership’