Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Leaders of foreign countries and international organisations showered Vietnamese leaders with greetings on the occasion of the 78th National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2023). Prominent well-wishers include Hungarian President Novak Katalin and Prime Minister Orban Viktor;King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdullaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdullaziz al Saud; President of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko; President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev; Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani; President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader Corona; President of the Republic of Estonia Alar Karis; President of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces William Samoei Ruto; among others. Recipients include Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, State President … [Read more...] about National Day greetings come pouring in
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Vietnam treasures friendship, multifaceted ties with Saudi Arabia: Deputy PM
Deputy PM Le Minh Khai (R) meets with Saudi Arabian Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel-Khateeb in Hanoi on August 28. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai received visiting Saudi Arabian Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel-Khateeb in Hanoi on August 28, affirming that Vietnam attaches importance to the enhancement of the friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Saudi Arabia, an important partner in the Middle East. As the two countries will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their diplomatic ties in 2024, Khai asked both sides to coordinate in holding various activities on that occasion, especially promoting tourism and cultural exchanges to help improve mutual understanding between the two peoples. Applauding progress in bilateral cooperation, he expressed his hope that Vietnam will expand connections with not only Saudi Arabia but also others in the Arab and Muslim communities. Saudi Arabia is one of Vietnam’s leading economic partners in … [Read more...] about Vietnam treasures friendship, multifaceted ties with Saudi Arabia: Deputy PM
Congratulations to Malaysia on 66th anniversary of National Day
President Vo Van Thuong sent a message of congratulations to King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh cabled a congratulatory message to his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue extended congratulations to President of the Senate Tan Sri Dato Sri Dr. Haji Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tan Sri Dato' Johari Bin Abdul. On this occasion, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son also congratulated his Malaysian counterpart Zambry Abd Kadir. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Malaysia on 66th anniversary of National Day
☕ Afternoon briefing on August 28
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his visiting Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong agreed to consider upgrading the relationship between Vietnam and Singapore to a comprehensive strategic partnership in the time ahead, at their talks in Hanoi on August 28. Read full story - Phase 1 of the Vietnam - Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) project in Vinh Thanh district, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, will have its construction started on September 9, according to the municipal People’s Committee. The launch is expected to see the presence of about 300 delegates, including representatives of the Singaporean Embassy in Hanoi, the Singaporean Consulate General in Can Tho, ministries, and central agencies. It will also form part of the activities marking the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties. Read full story - First Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on August 28