>>> Russian Prime Minister begins official visit to Vietnam The visit takes place at a time when the two countries will celebrate the Vietnam Year in Russia and Russia Year in Vietnam during 2019-2020, marking the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on fundamental principles of Vietnam - Russia friendship and the 70th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. The official visit to Vietnam by PM Medvedev marks a new milestone in the bilateral relationship, contributing to further deepen the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia. Vietnamese people are happy to witness Russia’s achievements in all aspects in recent years, as its socio-political situation has gradually stabilised, the economy has recovered and showed signs of development. The role of the State and the Central Government of Russia has been strengthened, while the separatism trend has been pushed back and the people's life has been … [Read more...] about Lifting Vietnam – Russia comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights
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Vietnam, Belgium promote cooperation in various fields
Vietnam, Belgium promote cooperation in various fieldsThe Saigon Times Daily Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L, back row) and his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel witness the signing of a strategic partnership agreement on agriculture between the two governments – PHOTO: VGP HCMC – Vietnam and Belgium are committed to fostering their cooperation in multiple fields, especially business and investment, their government heads said at a joint press conference in Brussels on October 16. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his high-ranking delegation arrived in the capital of Belgium, where he is scheduled to attend the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit – a political dialogue forum to enhance relations and various forms of cooperation between its partners, pay a working visit to the European Union and make an official visit to Belgium. His attendance at the summit and subsequent visits are being made at the invitation of President of the European … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Belgium promote cooperation in various fields
U.S. defense secretary visits former AO site in Vietnam
U.S. defense secretary visits former AO site in VietnamThe Saigon Times Daily United States Secretary of Defense James Mattis visits Bien Hoa Airport to check a U.S.-funded US$390-million dioxin cleanup project, located in the southern province of Dong Nai, on October 17 – PHOTO: THANH NIEN HCMC – United States Secretary of Defense James Mattis today, October 17, made a visit to Bien Hoa Airport – a former air base for U.S. forces storing chemical defoliant Agent Orange, which is blamed for birth defects and cancers among a million Vietnamese – in the southern province of Dong Nai. The U.S. cabinet official arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday, his second visit this year to the country, in an effort to boost bilateral relations between the two nations, reported local media. This morning, Mattis visited Bien Hoa Airport to check a U.S.-funded US$390-million project to clean up war-era chemical contamination of the ground at this air base near HCMC. Under a … [Read more...] about U.S. defense secretary visits former AO site in Vietnam
Vietnam and Belgium promote cooperation in multiple fields
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel co-chaired the press conference following their talks. The Vietnamese PM said he and PM Charles Michel had agreed to bolster ties in agriculture, education-training, culture, transport and facilitation of business and investment, especially when the Vietnam—EU Free Trade Agreement will be signed soon. He told the press that many Belgian-invested projects in Vietnam have been successful, adding that Vietnam is making constant efforts to improve its investment environment. He added that Belgium had agreed to push for the signing of the Vietnam—EU Free Trade Agreement, thus facilitating trade and investment between the two countries. Phuc announced that he had invited the Belgian PM to visit Vietnam and his invitation had been accepted. PM Charles Michel said besides many important issues to bolster the two countries’ economic partnership, especially in trade and investment, the two sides also considered … [Read more...] about Vietnam and Belgium promote cooperation in multiple fields
Vietnam, Belgium promote cooperation in multiple fields
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel witness the signing of some cooperation documents between agencies and businesses of the two countries. (Photo: VNA) Brussels (VNA) – The Prime Ministers of Vietnam and Belgium announced at a joint press conference in Brussels on October 16 that they had agreed to promote cooperation between the two countries in multiple fields. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel co-chaired the press conference following their talks. The Vietnamese PM said he and PM Charles Michel had agreed to bolster ties in agriculture, eduction-training, culture, transport and facilitation of business and investment, especially when the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement will be signed soon. He told the press that many Belgian-invested projects in Vietnam have been successful, adding that Vietnam is making constant efforts to improve its investment environment. He added that Belgian had agreed to push for the signing of … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Belgium promote cooperation in multiple fields