Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh presenting a gift to China’s side The event saw the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh; Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung; Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung; Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army, Lieutenant General Le Hien Van; and representatives from ministries and agencies nationwide. Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Chen Zhu and Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiao Yong also attended the event. At the event, Chinese Ambassador Hong Xiao Yong said that 2017 marked an important point in history of the Vietnam-China relations with many high-ranking visits of the two Parties and States. He also expressed his belief that the bilateral relations would reach new heights, reap more prolific results and bring practical benefits for the peoples of both countries. During the event, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung affirmed that the Vietnam’s side always treasures the friendly neighborliness and comprehensive cooperation with the Chinese Party, State and people. He hoped the bilateral ties would be further enhanced, contributing to the long-standing mutual interests of the two countries. Translated by Minh Anh
(VOVworld) - On the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, and National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung exchanged congratulation messages with South Korean President Kee Myung-bak, Prime Minister Kim Hwang Sik, and National Assembly Speaker Kang Chang Hee. The Vietnamese Embassy in Soul and the South Korea - Vietnam Friendship Association held a party to mark this event on Friday. Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Trong Toan said the two countries have developed good relationship in politics, economics, national defense, socio-culture, education, and science and technology. The two countries raised their relations to…... [read more]
Germany will hold a series of political, economic and cultural activities in Vietnam this year to mark the 35 th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. The announcement was made by German Ambassador to Vietnam Rolf Schulze at a press briefing in Hanoi on January 18. This is a good chance for Germany to promote the country's image in Vietnam , helping enhance the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, commented Pham Sanh Chau, director of the Culture Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while referring to the German's activities. The activities will include symposiums, fairs and exhibitions on…... [read more]
Reviewing the development in the friendship between Vietnam and Laos, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Dang Minh Khoi stressed that the celebration created a political and legal base for friendship and cooperation between the two peoples.Meetings were held in both nations on July 18 to mark those historic events with high-ranking leaders from the two countries in attendance, Khoi said. Over the past five decades, Vietnam-Laos relations have been nurtured by the two peoples, contributing to development in each nation and promoting regional and global peace, sustainability and cooperation. Meanwhile, Lao Ambassador to China Vandy Bouthasavong said that Vietnam and Laos…... [read more]
National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong and New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Haike Manning discussed joint preparations for the 40th anniversary celebration of diplomatic ties between the two countries during a meeting in Hanoi on September 11. In order for the event to be successful, preparations would need to be carefully coordinated, including between the two law-making bodies, they agreed. Phong spoke highly of the cooperation between the two parliaments and affirmed Vietnam's continuous efforts to deepen its comprehensive partnership with New Zealand. She said she was looking forward to boosting bilateral cooperation, organising exchange visits, sharing experience, and…... [read more]
Nhan Dan/VNA - National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong and New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Haike Manning discussed joint preparations for the 40th anniversary celebration of diplomatic ties between the two countries during a meeting in Hanoi on September 11. In order for the event to be successful, preparations will need to be carefully co-ordinated, including between their two law-making bodies, they agreed. Phong spoke highly of the co-operation between the two parliaments and affirmed Vietnam's continuous efforts to deepen its comprehensive partnership with New Zealand. She said she was looking forward to boosting bilateral co-operation, organising exchange visits,…... [read more]
