Vietnam wants to boost multi-faceted cooperation with Panama , especially in marine services, trade and agriculture, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. PM Dung made the statement while receiving Panama ’s outgoing Ambassador Lizia Zenaida Lu in Hanoi on June 15. The Government leader highly valued Ambassador Lizia’s active contributions to fostering the bilateral ties during her term of office, especially in trade, marine services, agriculture and seafood. The Ambassador of Panama expressed her deep impression on the land and people of Vietnam and affirmed that in whatever position she holds, she will continue contributing to the relationship between the two countries. … [Read more...] about Vietnam expects further cooperation with Panama
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Egyptian deputy FM visits Vietnam
Deputy Foreign Minister Doan Xuan Hung held talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Ahmed Rezk, who is visiting Vietnam from June 13-15. The two senior officials discussed measures to boost multifaceted cooperation, especially in economy, trade and education. They also exchanged views on regional and international matters of common concerns and measures to intensify bilateral cooperation at various forums, especially the upcoming 15 th Non-Aligned Movement Summit to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh , Egypt in July. … [Read more...] about Egyptian deputy FM visits Vietnam
Vietnam, Cambodia discuss cultural cooperation
The Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh and Cambodia ’s Minister of Culture and the Arts, Him Chhem, met on June 16 in Hanoi to share their experiences in managing cultural and artistic activities. The two ministers reviewed their cooperation in cultural and art over the years and came up with ways of strengthening relations between the two countries in cultural exchanges. Their agreement to coordinate cultural weeks in both countries over the past few years has achieved many good results that have contributed to boosting mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of both countries. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia discuss cultural cooperation
Vietnam welcomes reconstruction process in Central Africa
Vietnam has welcomed the progress in the political field after the successful organisation of the Inclusive Political Dialogue in the Central African Republic (CAR). Speaking at a UN Security Council's meeting in New York on June 22, Vietnamese charge d'affaire to the UNSC, Ambassador Hoang Chi Trung, also commended the efforts by the CAR Government to make preparations for the 2010 national elections. Trung, however, expressed concerns about the ongoing violence and criminal activities in the northern provinces of the country, adding that the continued support and engagement of the international community are critical to keep the peace and stabilisation processes in the CAR firmly on track. … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes reconstruction process in Central Africa
Vietnam-Russia diplomatic ties celebrated
A ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Vietnam-Russia diplomatic ties was held in Hanoi on January 29 by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations and the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association. Among guests were Russian Ambassador to Vietnam A. G. Kovtun, Ukrainian Ambassador Ivan Dovganych, Belarusian Charge d'affairs Dmitry Kuptel and Vietnamese officials. Vietnam's Deputy PM Truong Vinh Trong and the Russian Ambassador took the occasion to recall great landmarks in the history of diplomatic ties between the two countries, saying that they are pleased with their fine development in all fields over the past 60 years. … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Russia diplomatic ties celebrated