Hang made the above statement in response to reporters’ queries on Viet Nam’s reaction to recent moves aimed at resuming dialogues between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea. Viet Nam calls on parties to continue constructive and pragmatic actions to contribute to the maintenance of peace, security and stability in the region and the world, she said. By Huong Giang
Vietnam calls for all related parties to restrain and implement denuclearisation on the Korean Peninsula through peaceful measures, the Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said on September 5. Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu HangHang made the statement in response to reporters’ queries on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s sixth nuclear test on September 3, saying that the test seriously violated resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.“Vietnam’s consistent viewpoint is to oppose all actions that complicate the situation and threaten peace, security and stability in the region and the world,” she stressed.The spokeswoman also highlighted the…... [read more]
The VietnameseGovernment leader made the call during his reception of newly-appointedambassador Park Suk-Hwan of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Hanoion June 15, where bilateral relations were the top topic. The Vietnamese Prime Minister highlighted President LeeMyung-bak’s visit to Vietnam in October last year as a milestone tobring bilateral ties to a new height in line with the comprehensivepartnership between the two countries. He pointedout the need for the two countries to speed up projects and programmesof mutual benefits, thus contributing to peace, cooperation anddevelopment in the world. “ Vietnam and the RoKshould promote political and diplomatic relations as well…... [read more]
The appeal, issued by a committee of 12 members representing countries and international organizations, said the use of Agent Orange during the war in Việt Nam is a war crime and a crime against humanity. The consequences of this action may affect many generations.Via the appeal, the organizing board called upon delegates to unite for joint actions and all progressive and peace-loving people to engage in practical deeds to support the victims, especially Vietnamese victims.The appeal also called on scientists and health and environmental experts, especially those from the US, to exert more efforts to conduct more research on the…... [read more]
Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh made that statement in his speech at the 2016 Nuclear Industry Summit (NIS 2016) on April 1 in Washington, the U.S.He appraised the efforts and achievements gained during six-year implementation of the nuclear summit process, affirming that the global nuclear security structure has been consolidated; the awareness of nuclear security has been enhanced and international conventions on nuclear security has been widespread approved by nations.He highlighted the roles of multi-lateral organizations and initiatives, especially the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in ensuring global nuclear security.Viet Nam advocates the Announcement and five Action Plans of the summit, he said,…... [read more]
Addressing the 13th ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (ASEM FMM13) in Myanmar’s capital city of Nay Pyi Taw on November 21, Minh highlighted impacts of traditional and non-traditional challenges, plus threats caused by terrorism and extremism. Efforts to disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, have failed to reach expectations, he said. Given this, ASEM members should work together to make the Asia-Europe partnership stronger and more dynamic, while maintaining ASEM’s core values and principles of equality and mutual respect and benefits. Specifically, member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed their deep concern over developments…... [read more]
