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Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Deputy Minister of National Defence (right) and Commanding General of the US Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) Gen. Robert B. Brown. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Deputy Minister of National Defence, hosted a reception on August 20 for Commanding General of the US Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) Gen. Robert B. Brown. At the meeting, Giang spoke highly of the outcomes of defence cooperation between Vietnam and the US over the past time, especially in the settlement of post-war consequences, search and rescue operations, disaster relief, maritime security and UN peacekeeping operations. Giang said he hopes that the Vietnamese and US armies will step up their collaboration on the basis of equality and mutual respect, for the sake of each country, and for peace and stability in … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US step up defence cooperation

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping (R) welcomes Politburo member Tran Quoc Vuong (Source: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping has affirmed that the Chinese Party, Government, and people attach great importance to and are willing to work, together with their Vietnamese counterparts, to continuously consolidate and develop relations between the two Parties and countries. Xi made the remarks during a reception for Tran Quoc Vuong, Politburo member and permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, in Beijing, China, on August 20. The Chinese leader said he hopes that the two sides will continue to increase the exchange of high-level delegations, intensify mutual political trust, enhance strategic connectivity and promote humanitarian exchanges, thus developing the … [Read more...] about Top Chinese leader affirms desire to develop ties with Vietnam

President Tran Dai Quang (R) meets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Hanoi in November 2017 (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang on August 20 sent a message of congratulations to Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, on the 45th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Canada diplomatic relations (August 21, 1973-2018). The same day, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc cabled a congratulatory message to his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau. Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan also congratulated Speaker of the Canadian Senate George Furey and Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons Geoff Regan. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh also took the occasion to extend a congratulatory message to Canadian Foreign Minister Alexandra Chrystia Freeland. Vietnam is currently Canada’s biggest trade partner in ASEAN with bilateral trade reaching nearly 5 billion USD in 2017. Canada ranks 14th … [Read more...] about Congratulations on 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Canada ties

New Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi (Source: Khaama Press)   Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 20 cabled a congratulatory message to Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi on his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan. The same day, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan extended a message of congratulations to Asad Qaiser for his election as Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh also congratulated Pakistan’s new Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Vietnam and Pakistan have worked to set out initiatives and practical, flexible measures to reach the target of 1 billion USD in bilateral trade by 2020. The two countries also agreed to increase the exchange of business delegations to optimise investment and business opportunities. Pakistan is the biggest importer of Vietnamese tea. The export value earned from this market accounted for 32.1 percent of … [Read more...] about Congratulations to newly-elected leaders of Pakistan

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (C) (Source: VNA) Binh Phuoc (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 20 hailed Binh Phuoc province’s efforts to seek new markets as a crucial step towards expanding production and fostering growth, affirming this way would help attract potential investors. Speaking at a working session with provincial leaders within the framework of his visit to the southern province, PM Phuc noted that Binh Phuoc’s Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) remains low, ranking 62nd out of the country’s 63 provinces and cities in 2017. The government leader asked the province to exert more efforts to improve its index ranking and business environment. Its high poverty rate is also a problem that needs to be addressed, he added, stressing the need to pay attention to building trademarks for local agricultural products. The PM urged the province to focus on preventing all kinds of crimes to ensure a peaceful life for local people and to … [Read more...] about PM lauds Binh Phuoc’s efforts to foster economic growth

At the seminar (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – The National Assembly has helped to strengthen relations between Vietnam and many foreign countries, especially neighbouring and regional nations, traditional friends, and strategic and comprehensive partners, said National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu. The legislator said at a seminar in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on August 20 that the Vietnamese legislative body has set up ties with 140 parliaments and become a member of many parliamentary cooperation organisations worldwide. Parliamentary diplomacy has significantly contributed to materialising the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, diversification, and multilateralisation, thus improving Vietnam’s global image and position, he noted. He cited multilateral parliamentary mechanisms in which Vietnam has participated, such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, the … [Read more...] about Role of NA spotlighted in State diplomacy

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at his meeting with Army Corps 16 in Binh Phuoc on August 20 (Photo: VNA) Binh Phuoc (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has commended Army Corps 16 under the Ministry of Defence on its role in local socio-economic development and defence-security maintenance during his visit to the military corps in the southeast province of Binh Phuoc on August 20. Army Corps 16 is tasked with developing socio-economy and ensuring defence-security for Binh Phuoc and the Central Highlands provinces of Dak Nong and Dak Lak. PM Phuc particularly lauded efforts made by the corps’ personnel in fostering friendship and maintaining security and social order along the Vietnam – Cambodia border line. The Government leader underlined the new requirements that surfaced in the new defence-security situation, especially increasing sabotaging activities by hostile forces in the border area, and asked the army corps to stay close to local residents … [Read more...] about PM Phuc visits Army Corps 16 in Binh Phuoc

Ton Duc Thang (R) is the first president of the reunified Socialist Republic of Vietnam from 1976 - 1980 (Photo: VNA) An Giang (VNA) – The 130th birthday anniversary of President Ton Duc Thang was marked at a grand ceremony held on August 20 in the late President’s home village in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang. Prominent among delegates at the event were President Tran Dai Quang, head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Education and Popularisation Vo Van Thuong, National Assemby Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu and many incumbent and former senior officials of the Party, the State, the Vietnam Fatherland Front. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent baskets of flowers to the ceremony. President Tran Dai Quang delivered a speech, looking back at the life and revolutionary career of the late President, also known affectionately as Uncle Ton. Born on August 20, 1888 at Ong Ho islet, An Hoa village, now My … [Read more...] about Grand ceremony marks President Ton Duc Thang’s 130th birthday

President Ton Duc Thang (front, centre) was the first president of the reunified Socialist Republic of Vietnam who served in office from 1976 - 1980 (Photo: VNA) An Giang (VNA) – A scientific workshop on President Ton Duc Thang held in the late leader’s home province of An Giang on August 19 drew the participation of many senior officials and researchers, including President Tran Dai Quang. The workshop was held by the Ho Chi Minh National Political Academy in coordination with the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Education and Popularisation and the Party Committee of the Mekong Delta province of An Giang. The event received 45 papers from officials and scientists at central and local agencies, which described the late President as an exemplary communist and an outstanding leader of the Vietnamese revolution. President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour Bui Van Cuong discussed factors that affected the late President’s decision to … [Read more...] about Workshop highlights Ton Duc Thang – outstanding revolutionary leader

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on August 19 cabled a message of condolences to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Shirley Ayorkor Botchway over the death of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Kofi Annan, who had served as Secretary-General of the United Nations for 10 years, passed away on August 18 at the age of 80. He was considered a bright star in international relations, who had brought new vitality to the UN after two terms of leadership. He was also recognised by analysts and politicians as one of the most outstanding Secretary General in the UN history.-VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam extends condolences over former UN Secretary-General’s death