He suggested the two sides strengthen coordination at multilateral parliamentary forums such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF). He recommended the two countries enhance cooperation in all fields for the sake of their people.Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu welcomed the guest to attend the ongoing APPF-26 in Hanoi, saying his participation will make significant contributions to the success of the event.He hoped Vietnam and Micronesia will soon sign cooperation agreements or Memoranda of Understanding in the fields of their strengths.The bilateral cooperation in economics, trade, investment, culture and tourism is expected to develop as their sound political ties, he said.He took this occasion to thank Micronesia for providing Vietnam with US$25,000 to address consequences caused by typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
(VOV) -Various activities took place during the Vietnam-UK Cultural Day in HCM City on June 8 to mark the 40th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties. Vietnam Day celebrated in the UK Students in UK promote Vietnamese culture The event took place at Hong Bang University, drawing participation of a large number of students who engaged in various cultural activities. Visitors, mainly students, had the chance to watch movies and join a photographic exhibition on education and training in the UK as well as information on study opportunities there. They were also introduced to cultural traditions and customs of…... [read more]
The visit is of great importance to enhancing mutual understanding and trust between the two legislative bodies and cooperative ties in economics, trade, agriculture, education, science, environment, tourism, and people exchange. Cooperative achievementsAfter 45 years of diplomatic ties, Vietnam and Australia have become strong partners. They established a Comprehensive Partnership in 2009 and signed a Declaration on Enhanced Comprehensive Partnership in March, 2015. During the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull agreed to raise bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. Their Ministries of Foreign Affairs are preparing…... [read more]
During the visit, the Vietnamese delegation participated in various working sessions with Egypt’s Parliament and State Agencies. On December 15, Mr. Son and his entourage met with Minister of Legal Affairs and Parliamentary Councils, Moufed Mahmoud Shehab, who expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s past struggles for independence and present achievements in national construction and economic development. Egypt highly appreciates Vietnam’s support for the country at international arena and Arab-related issues, he said, adding that despite the difference in the structure of the Parliament, both sides can exchange experiences in promoting the role of the Vietnamese NA and Egypt’s People’s Assembly…... [read more]
A three-day cultural exchange between Mong Cai city of Vietnam and Phong Thanh port city of China has successfully concluded on Bac Luan bridge, which links the two countries. The two-hour closing ceremony was attended by senior officials of Vietnam and China, as well as thousands of people and students of the two countries. Addressing the event, Vu Xuan Hong, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) announced the completion of the border demarcation and landmark planting on land between the two countries. This has created a firm foundation for long-term socio-economic development in each country, and is…... [read more]
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Huynh Ngoc Son has led a Vietnamese delegation to France to boost mutual understanding with the French parliament, helping strengthen the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. During his just ended visit, Son held talks with first Vice President of the French NA Laurence Dumont, held working sessions with Defence Minister Jean Ives le Drian and Head of the parliament Foreign Affairs Committee Elisabeth Guigou. At the meetings, Son affirmed that Vietnam consistently implements a foreign policy of independence, peace, cooperation, and development, diverse multilateral relations and active international integration. Mr.…... [read more]
