During the year, it is said that the world and region witnessed complicated and unexpected developments. A number of foreign countries entered important elections with adjustments in development strategies and foreign diplomatic policies. Against that backdrop, Viet Nam’s proactive approach in deploying its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization and diversification of external relations has brought about successes in both bilateral and multilateral aspects. Multilateral aspect * Hosting the APEC Year is certainly the important and outstanding diplomatic event in 2017 though pundits said APEC cooperation was at difficult time. As the host, Viet Nam succeeded in forging common interests of member economies under the theme “Creating new dynamism, Fostering a shared future” with four priorities namely (1) promoting sustainable, innovative, and inclusive growth; (2) deepening regional economic integration; (3) strengthening MSME’s Competitiveness and Innovation in the Digital Age; (4) enhancing food security and sustainable agriculture in response to climate change. In the APEC Year, Viet Nam welcomed around 21,000 delegates to 243 events in 10 cities and provinces nationwide. Especially, during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, the central city of Da Nang greeted 11,000 delegates. APEC economic leaders passed the Da Nang Declaration, reiterating their commitment to multilateral trade that helps foster inclusive growth and reaffirming their confidence in the forum’s ability to tackle future challenges together. The CEO Summit 2017 was regarded as the biggest one of this kind as it attracted the attendance of U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping and opened up maverlous opportunities for Viet Nam to broaden trade and investment…
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Ambassador Truong Manh Son (R) presents a book on Vietnam's investment policy to President of the Czech Confederation of Industry and Transport Jaroslav Hanak (Photo: VNA)Prague (VNA) –Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Truong Manh Son had a workingsession with leaders of the Czech Confederation of Industry and Transport (SP)in Prague on February 7, beginning an array of diplomatic activities to tighteneconomic links.Son, other Vietnamese diplomats and SP leadersreviewed their coordination in 2016, noting both achievements and failures anddevising joint programmes for this year.They discussed mechanisms for exchanginginformation and business delegations, looked into the causes of and soughtmeasures to tackle problems in…... [read more]
Illustration photo * Successfully assuming ASEAN Chair In 2010, Việt Nam has hosted the 16th and 17th ASEAN Summits, related meetings with partners, the ASEAN Councils’ meetings, and other ministerial-level meetings. Especially, Việt Nam has taken an important role in proposing cooperative orientations and operations of ASEAN. The year of 2010 marks the 5-year period toward the ASEAN Community by 2015, the one-year implementation of the ASEAN Charter, and Việt Nam’s 15 years as a member in ASEAN. Under the theme “Towards the ASEAN Community: From vision to action”, Việt Nam led ASEAN to focus on regional solidarity, cooperation, and…... [read more]
VietNamNet Bridge – Diplomatic activities in June featured Viet Nam’s efforts in defending the country’s sacred sovereignty, enhancing strategic partnership with two European countries and reiterating commitments to human rights. Protection of national sovereignty Viet Nam continued peaceful measures in accordance with international law to demand China immediately withdraw its oil rig as well as escort ships from Viet Nam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. PM Nguyen Tan Dung reiterated this stance during his reception for Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi in Ha noi on June 18. The Government chief pointed out that China’s installation of the oil rig…... [read more]
When asked about Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to China from April 7-10, Mr. Binh revealed that at the talks with the Communist Party of China (CPC) General Secretary and State President Xi Jinping, the two leaders exchanged and reached joint consensus on some orientations and measures to enhance trust, strengthen relations, and step up cooperation in all fields to promote Viet Nam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership more sustainbly in the future.Referring to the ASEAN Summit, the Spokesman anounced that the 26th ASEAN Summit will be held in Malaysia from April 26-27, focusing on main issues including the ASEAN Community and ASEAN’s post-2015 vision, ASEAN's central…... [read more]
Vietnam’s diplomats have contributed to raising the country’s profile Incessant growth President Ho Chi Minh said that Vietnam was always a friend and trusted partner of all countries and a responsible member of the international community. Vietnam has to date established diplomatic relations with 185 United Nations members and has ties with more than 230 countries and territories. Vietnam is also an active member of more than 70 regional and international organizations, playing an important role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Vietnam undertook the role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council during the…... [read more]
The official noted that since early this year, Vietnam has been contributing ideas and recommendations to APEC meetings at different levels, particularly Senior Officials Meetings, ministerial meetings and the upcoming Summit Week. The country’s initiatives in the fields of response to natural calamities, energy, food security, human resource development and support for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMES) were appreciated by APEC member economies, he said, stressing that these ideas will serve as materials and the basis for drafting contents of the APEC Year 2017.President Truong Tan Sang will attend the 23rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Manila, the Philippines, from…... [read more]
Symbol for Viet Nam-Japan strategic partnership developmentPM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse paid an official visit to Japan and participated in the 23rd International Conference on the Future of Asia from June 4-8.The visit was regarded as a new symbol in the developments in the Viet Nam-Japan strategic partnership in favor of peace and prosperity in Asia, said Ha Noi University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH) Vice Director Pham Quang Minh.This was the third high-ranking visit between the two countries since early 2017 following the previous official tours of Japanese PM Shinzo Abe this January and the Japanese Imperial…... [read more]
Photo: VGP Viet Nam-Japan relationship: new chapter chartedIn mid-December, PM Nguyen Tan Dung paid an official visit to Japan, where he attended the ASEAN – Japan Commemorative Summit and the Mekong – Japan Summit in Tokyo.Following the talks on a wide range of issues with the Vietnamese PM, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe announced an Official Development Assistance (ODA) worth around US$1 billion to finance five projects in Viet Nam in the second phase of the fiscal year 2013.PM Dung's visit to Japan in the last month of 2013 and PM Shinzo Abe's visit to Viet Nam as his first overseas destination after taking office marked…... [read more]
Since May 1, 2014, China has deployed over 80 armed and military ships and aircrafts to accompany a drilling rig which was illegally installed in Viet Nam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and continental shelf (CS) in accordance with the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. The Chinese ships fired water cannons at and intentionally crashed into the Vietnamese vessels, leading to property damages and human injuries. This is the first time China blatantly sent and installed an oil rig deeply inside EEZ and CS of an ASEAN member state. The move seriously violates the 1982 UN Convention on…... [read more]
The Vietnamese delegation at the 18th session of the The UN Human Rights Council UPR working group, Geneva, Switzerland, February 7, 2014 - Photo: VNA Viet Nam’s human rights report attracts attentionThe UN Human Rights Council UPR working group on February 7 approved Viet Nam’s UPR Report in the second cycle at its 18th session in Geneva, Switzerland .A majority of countries welcomed Viet Nam’s efforts over the past years to carry out its commitments since the first cycle review.“We have done well in presenting our national report and conducting dialogues on human rights before the UN Human Rights Council,” said the…... [read more]
