Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walk during Xi's visit in Pyongyang, North Korea in this picture released by by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on June 21, 2019. Photo handout via Reuters The letter was in response to congratulations Xi sent for the North's founding anniversary this month where the Chinese president had expressed his willingness to strengthen strategic communication and working-level cooperation. "I believe ... the DPRK-China friendly and cooperative relations would steadily develop in conformity with the requirements of the new era and the desire of the two peoples in the future," Kim said in the letter sent on Thursday. DPRK is the initials of the North's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. … [Read more...] about Kim Jong Un tells Xi Jinping in letter he hopes to promote cooperation
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Parliamentary diplomacy – crucial link in France-Vietnam relations: parliamentarian
PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron in the Vietnamese leader's visit to France in 2021. (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – Parliamentary diplomacy is an important link in the cooperation between France and Vietnam, said President of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Group (FVFPG) Anne Le Hénanff. France , saying that since upgrading their relationship to a strategic partnership in 2013, the two countries have enjoyed flourishing relations. According to the parliamentarian, diplomatic relations have been marked by the exchange of many high-level delegations, contributing to renewing the strategic partnership . The most recent significant event was Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to France in November 2021. On this occasion, both sides issued a joint statement on further deepening the strategic partnership. The two governments have repeatedly demonstrated a strong political will to promote bilateral cooperation. Vietnam and France … [Read more...] about Parliamentary diplomacy – crucial link in France-Vietnam relations: parliamentarian
Vietnam-France ties grow strong: Ambassador
Vietnamese Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) - Since the establishment of a strategic partnership a decade ago (September 25, 2013-2023), Vietnam-France ties have been growing rapidly both in width and depth, Vietnamese Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang told the Vietnam News Agency in a recent interview on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of bilateral strategic partnership. The ambassador said France has always been one of the leading partners of Vietnam in Europe and the world, adding that France places great importance on Vietnam's position in the region, as evidenced by its ongoing strategies and policies in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific. According to him, the traditional friendship with deep-rooted historical and cultural connections and the warm sentiments between French and Vietnamese people continue to be fostered and developed among people of all walks of life and circles. The locality-to-locality ties have also expanded, with four … [Read more...] about Vietnam-France ties grow strong: Ambassador
Vietnam – France ties grow strong: Ambassador
The ambassador said France has always been one of the leading partners of Vietnam in Europe and the world, adding that France places great importance on Vietnam's position in the region, as evidenced by its ongoing strategies and policies in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific. According to him, the traditional friendship with deep-rooted historical and cultural connections and the warm sentiments between French and Vietnamese people continue to be fostered and developed among people of all walks of life and circles. The locality-to-locality ties have also expanded, with four editions of the Vietnam - France Decentralized Cooperation Conference held in the past decade serving as evidence of the enduring bonds between the two sides. He added that the frequency of high-level visits, phone talks, and meetings on the sideline of international conferences and events has reflected the close political relationship. The two nations share views on many security and development issues of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam – France ties grow strong: Ambassador
With many strides, potential of Vietnam – France relations tremendous: official
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s resident reporter in Paris, he said since the visit by then President François Mitterrand in 1993, France has made substantial contribution to Vietnam’s socio-economic development. On September 25, 2013, the two governments decided to elevate the bilateral relations to a strategic partnership to further intensify cooperation amid Vietnam’s increasing affirmation of its role in the region and the world. Vietnam and France launched the annual high-level economic dialogue in 2013. Cooperation in strategic development areas of Vietnam such as energy, aerospace, banking, information technology, food and agriculture, transport, environment and infrastructure, has been carried out. The potential of relations remains considerable, and both sides should work harder in these areas on the basis of the E.U. - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), he opined. Aside from traditional cooperation fields, the bilateral partnership has also been growing … [Read more...] about With many strides, potential of Vietnam – France relations tremendous: official
Paintings of King Ham Nghi auctioned in France
Ham Nghi was the 8th King of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 - 1945), but reigned for only one year (1884 - 1885). After the failure of a movement against the French colonial rule, he was captured and exiled to Algeria, then a colony of France, on December 12, 1888. While exiled in Algiers, he learned painting and sculpture techniques and dedicated his entire life to intense artistic activities as a painter and a sculptor. According to the French auction house Lynda Trouvé, this is the first time that such a large number of paintings by the late king is offered for sale. They belonged to Henri Aubé, a French military officer who was stationed in Hanoi between 1907 and 1909, and were discovered in the attic at his home. During a visit to Vietnam, grandchild of King Ham Nghi, Dr. Amandine Dabat, revealed that there are about 100 of his paintings that are still preserved. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Paintings of King Ham Nghi auctioned in France
China’s National Day observed in Hanoi
PANO - The Chinese Embassy in Vietnam on September 27 evening organized a party in celebration of the 67th anniversary of China’s National Day (October 1) under the chair of Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiao Young. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh; Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army, Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia; Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son; ambassadors and heads of diplomatic corps of foreign countries and international organizations in Hanoi; representatives from local press agencies; and Chinese nationals who are studying and working in Vietnam participated in the event. Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiao Young speaking at the party Addressing the party, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiao Young emphasized the traditional friendship between China and Vietnam, which was founded and fostered by Chinese President Mao Zedong and Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh, … [Read more...] about China’s National Day observed in Hanoi
Hanoi, Beijing strengthen friendship, and cooperation for mutual benefit
Both sides agreed to push forward cooperation in urban planning, healthcare, heritage preservation, sports, filmmaking, and youth exchanges. Beijing and Hanoi currently possess numerous opportunities and conducive conditions to enhance their amicable collaboration, which can yield mutual benefits for both capitals and nations. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung (l) and his Beijing counterpart Yin Li. Photos: The Hanoi Times The view was shared at the meeting between Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung and his Beijing counterpart Yin Li on September 27. At the meeting, the Hanoi Party Chief expressed his delight at returning to China and Beijing. In particular , the Chinese capital, being a pivotal political, economic, and cultural hub, has experienced significant growth. Dung stressed that under the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, led by General Secretary Xi Jinping, China will … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Beijing strengthen friendship, and cooperation for mutual benefit
Beijing, Moscow must deepen cooperation: China foreign minister
In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state owned Sputnik agency on September 20, 2023, Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in Saint Petersburg. Photo handout via AFP Speaking at a meeting with Putin in Saint Petersburg, at which the Russian leader accepted an invitation to visit China next month, Wang Yi said the "world is rapidly moving toward multipolarity." "Economic globalization is progressing against headwinds, unilateral actions are unsustainable, and hegemonism is not popular," Wang said, according to an English readout by Beijing's Xinhua news agency. "Both sides need to strengthen their multilateral strategic cooperation, protect their legitimate rights and interests, and make new efforts to promote the international order toward fairness and justice," he added. Putin, in response, told Wang "our positions coincide regarding the emergence of a multipolar world," according to a readout from the … [Read more...] about Beijing, Moscow must deepen cooperation: China foreign minister
Front leader extends greetings to China on National Day
In the letter, Chien lauded great achievements the Chinese Party, State and people have recorded over the past 74 years, and noted his belief that under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) with Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping as the nucleus, Chinese people will successfully complete targets and tasks set in the resolution adopted at the 20th National Congress of the CPC for the 2022-2027 tenure, with the CPPCC playing a crucial role. The VFF leader thanked Wang and officials of the CPPCC for their warm welcome to him and his entourage during their visit to China in July, and expressed his hope that the two organizations will step up cooperation, especially coordination in organizing the upcoming second friendship exchange, thus contributing to promoting the Vietnam - China traditional friendship. Chien wished Wang and officials of the CPPCC good health and happiness, and that they will outstandingly fulfil tasks assigned by the CPC and … [Read more...] about Front leader extends greetings to China on National Day