At the meeting, both leaders expressed their delight at the rapid growth of Vietnam – India traditional ties and all-around cooperation since the bilateral relationship was upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership in September 2016. They hailed the organization of meaningful events throughout the Vietnam – India friendship year 2017, which celebrated 45 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership between the two countries. These events contributed to strengthening public understanding about the relationship and bilateral collaboration across a variety of fields, they said. Regarding Vietnam’s coordination role in ASEAN – India ties, President Ram Nath Kovind described Vietnam as an important pillar in India’s Act East Policy and pledged to make greater efforts to boost the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership based on outcomes of their 45-year diplomatic relations. PM Phuc, in reply, affirmed Vietnam’s unwavering diplomatic policy of treasuring ties with traditional friends, including India. The two sides consented to regularly exchange high-ranking delegation visits between their parties, governments and parliaments between localities and people. Efficient defence-security cooperation will be expanded toward while economics and trade partnerships will be boosted toward a bilateral trade goal of US$15 billion in 2020. India will continue supporting Vietnam in training high-quality human resources and offering more development support packages and preferential credit to the country, President Ram Nath Kovind said. PM Phuc also used the occasion to invite the Indian President and his wife to visit Vietnam at an appropriate time and the invitation was graciously accepted.
At a November 18 reception for the Korean guest, Deputy PM Phuc praised Kumho Asiana Group for its positive contributions to social activities such as providing scholarships for Vietnamese students and expanding effective cultural and education co-operation in the country. Phuc also affirmed Vietnam’s eagerness to improve better the investment and business environment aiming to attract foreign businesses, including those from the Republic of Korea like Kumho Asiana Group. Park Sam Koo in turn told his host that Vietnam’s improved investment attraction policy has created more favorable conditions for foreign businesses to operate effectively. “With its corporate social responsibility, Kumho…... [read more]
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung met world leaders in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 21 on the sidelines of the 27th ASEAN Summit and related meetings. In his meeting with US President Barack Obama, PM Dung affirmed that Vietnam wishes to strengthen its strategic partnership with the US and urged the US to make more active contributions to maintaining peace, stability and prosperity in the region, including the East Sea. Obama said the countries should work closely together to adopt and effectively materialise the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal. On the East Sea issue, the US President said…... [read more]
The Hanoitimes - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse left Hanoi on April 28 for the Philippines to attend the 30th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Manila through April 29. The participation is made at the invitation of Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. The delegation was welcomed by Filipino National Security Advisor Hermogenes C. Esperon Jr, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Philippines Ly Quoc Tuan, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung. The Vietnamese delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung, Minister of Industry…... [read more]
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung met world leaders in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 21 on the sidelines of the 27th ASEAN Summit and related meetings. In his meeting with US President Barack Obama, PM Dung affirmed that Vietnam wishes to strengthen its strategic partnership with the US and urged the US to make more active contributions to maintaining peace, stability and prosperity in the region, including the the East Sea. Obama said the countries should work closely together to adopt and effectively materialise the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal. On the East Sea issue, the US President said his country supports…... [read more]
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung met world leaders in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 21 on the sidelines of the 27th ASEAN Summit and related meetings. In his meeting with US President Barack Obama, PM Dung affirmed that Vietnam wishes to strengthen its strategic partnership with the US and urged the US to make more active contributions to maintaining peace, stability and prosperity in the region, including the East Sea. Obama said the countries should work closely together to adopt and effectively materialise the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal. On the East Sea issue, the US President said his country supports Vietnam’s…... [read more]
