The Party chief made the remark at a reception for visiting Russian Minister of Defence Sergey Shoyu in Hanoi on January 23. “The Party, State, National Assembly, Government and people of Vietnam have greatly treasured the traditional friendship and efficient cooperation with Russia and have always attached importance to developing the comprehensive strategic partnership with the country, regarding it as one of top priorities in their foreign policy,” he stated. He appreciated the results of the talks between Defence Ministers Ngo Xuan Lich and Sergey Shoyu, adding that “Vietnam sees Russia as a prioritised partner in cooperation in military technology based on high trust and not aiming to act against a third country, contributing to safeguarding peace, stability and sustainable development in Asia-Pacific and the world.” Close and regular cooperation between the two defence ministries has helped strenghthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, said Party chief Trong. The Russian Minister said Russia always places importance to reinforcing and developing the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam and will spare no effort to push the implementation of signed agreements, particularly on defence and military technology cooperation, to make practical changes in the bilateral ties. The Russian Ministry of Defence will work closely with the Vietnamese Defence Ministry to promote the bilateral defence ties to grow in a long-term, practical, efficient and reliable manner, he said.
Vietnam and Japan on Tuesday discussed measures to foster their bilateral relations and signed six cooperation agreements during the visit to Tokyo by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong. The two sides had the discussions and inched the deals during talks between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and General Secretary Trong, who arrived in Japan the same day for a four-day visit, according to the Vietnam News Agency. The Vietnamese official told PM Abe that Vietnam always regards Japan as its leading and long-term partner while the host said his country treasures the Southeast Asian…... [read more]
VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc begins his official visit to Russia today at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. — File Photo The PM’s Russian tour is the first by a Vietnamese leader in the new tenure, which aims to implement the foreign policy of the 12th National Party Congress and strengthen the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. During the trip to Russia, which runs until Friday, PM Phuc will also attend the Commemorative Summit to mark the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia dialogue relationship on Thursday…... [read more]
The US views ASEAN, including Indonesia, as a focus of its foreign policy, US State Department’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asia and the Pacific Scot Marciel said at a seminar in Jakarta recently. He underlined the US’ commitment to further cooperating with ASEAN member nations by stepping up infrastructure development and providing technical and financial assistance for fighting poverty and improving education, health care, connectivity, integration, and people-to-people relations. Marciel, a former US Ambassador to Indonesia from 2010 to 2013, also reiterated the commitment made by US President Barack Obama to strengthening ties with Indonesia during a meeting…... [read more]
Vietnam treasures its relations with Japan and considers the country a high-priority partner in its foreign policy, affirmed President Tran Dai Quang at his reception in Hanoi on April 21 for Tsutomu Takebe, special advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance. Speaking of the special advisor’s contributions to Vietnam-Japan ties, the President expected he would continue sharing experience to help Vietnam develop agriculture, respond to climate change, and upgrade infrastructure to serve the country’s sustainable development. The guest informed the host of the progress of the Japan-Vietnam University project, saying that the university will begin operation with its first master’s…... [read more]
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong shakes hands with Director of the General Department of Politics of the Lao People’s Army Vilay Lakhamphong (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s Party and Government always create best possible conditions for theVietnamese and Lao defence ministries topromote cooperation for political stability and social order and safety in bothnation, said Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.The Party chief made the statement when receiving Directorof the General Department of Politics of the Lao People’s Army VilayLakhamphong in Hanoi on August 2.Trong hailed growing engagements between the two armies overtimes and outcomes of talks between their senior officials.Highlighting…... [read more]
