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Vietnamese Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong addresses measures to enhance friendship and cooperation between China and Vietnam during his ongoing official visit to Beijing from January 12 to 15. General Secretary Trong spoke with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and Chinese President Xi Jinping following his arrival in Beijing on Thursday evening, the Vietnam News Agency reported. President Xi warmly welcomed the Vietnamese Party chief on the latter’s first China visit since the 12th Party Congress, saying the visit is a crucial step in deepening the Vietnam-China relationship. The Chinese leader stated that his country attaches significant importance to its ties with Vietnam and underlined its willingness to work with the Vietnamese Party, State, and people to strengthen the two nations’ bilateral cooperation and comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. Replying to his host, General Secretary Trong affirmed that Vietnam has always respected its …

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It provided a forum for Vietnam and Germany to look back on what they have achieved over the last 10 years, identify opportunities and challenges in the coming time for both sides to deepen their strategic ties, and make policy recommendations on bilateral cooperation, thus contributing to the implementation of the Strategic Action Plan for the 2022 – 2023 period. In his opening remarks, Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung said the establishment of the Vietnam-Germany Strategic Partnership marked a milestone in the two countries’ relations. After a decade, the two nations have made significant progress in many areas and there is still plenty of room for the bilateral ties to thrive further, he said. Economic cooperation has become a main pillar in the bilateral ties as Germany remains Vietnam’s top trade partner in the E.U. while Vietnam has evolved into Germany’s largest trade partner in Southeast Asia. They have also made various achievements in other major areas, such as …

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Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi. (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – A seminar on Russia and ASEAN in Asia-Pacific: dynamics of cooperation, regional processes and global context was held in Moscow on October 15 to mark the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Russia- ASEAN dialogue relations and the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. The event was co-hosted by the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO)’s ASEAN Centre and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In an opening remark delivered virtually, Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivan Morgulov said expanding cooperation with ASEAN remains one of Russia ’s priorities in Asia-Pacific , contributing to the regional stability and sustainable development. Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi, for his part, said in the ever-changing geopolitical context, more than ever Russia and ASEAN need to cooperate closely for the common interest. They must together …

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Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Igor Morgulov. (Photo: AFP/VNA) Moscow (VNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Igor Morgulov and the Ambassadors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Moscow have discussed the promotion of cooperation betwen the across the board, including a possibility of elevating the two sides’ relations to a strategic partnership. The discussion focused on measures to further the cooperation in politics, security, economics and culture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia said on March 29. The two sides also exchanges views on current regional and international issues, with the Russian official stressing the need to step up coordination to reinforce the regional security architecture and connect integration processes in Asia, Europe and Southeast Asia.-VNA VNA …

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An additional 3,221 Covid-19 infections were confirmed in 48 out of 63 localities in Vietnam on Saturday, according to a report from the Ministry of Health. According to the ministry's report, 3,211 of the new patients are locally-transmitted cases confirmed in 48 localities including HCM City (790), Dong Nai (397), Binh Duong (385), Soc Trang (142), An Giang (130), Tien Giang (121), Binh Thuan (116), Tay Ninh (101), Dong Thap (97), Kien Giang (93), and Ca Mau (93). There were 10 imported patients confirmed today. The new infections showed a decrease of 578 cases compared to yesterday's figure. There were 1,475 infections found in the community. As of Saturday evening, 856,197 infections have been reported since the new outbreak occurred in the country in late April. Some localities that have recorded the highest number of patients include HCM City (416,665), Binh Duong (224,877), Dong Nai (58,105), Long An (33,684), and Tien Giang (14,965). The outbreak has so far spread to 62 …

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At the talks, Nguyen Van Nen, Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee, said the MoU helps identify the centers of the sides’ cooperation in the time to come. HCM City will offer more scholarships and vocational training for personnel and people from Vientiane studying in the city, he said, adding that assistance for the Lao city in e-government building and trade-investment promotion will also continue. Nen stated HCM City will do its best to foster its friendship with Vientiane in contribution to protecting the Vietnam – Laos special relations as well as developing the city’s ties with Lao localities. For his part, Anouphap Tounalom, Secretary of the Vientiane Party Committee and Chairman of the Vientiane People's Council, said the talks contribute to strengthening the special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two parties, states and people in general and between the two cities in particular. He appreciated HCM City’s support for Vientiane to combat the …

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