Maritime sovereignty

Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the Bac Kan provincial People’s Committee Pham Duy Hung said the 5-day exhibition is an important communication activity helping to raise public awareness and sense of responsibility in protecting the country’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos. … [Read more...] about Exhibition on marine sovereignty comes to Bac Kan province

The 14th Shangri-La Dialogue ended in Singapore on May 31 with a message that dialogue is needed to build trust and transparency. German Defence Minister Ursula von der Layen said this is the first time German has joined the dialogue, which gives the country an opportunity to exchange experience and learn from other countries. She highlighted that transparency and trust building is key to cooperation, adding that together with security structure and mutual benefit they are the pillars for successful partnership. Sharing Layen’s opinion, New Zealand Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee said his country attaches much importance to the maintenance of peace, stability and prosperity in the region. Therefore, New Zealand wishes to engage more closely in regional security structure through bilateral and multilateral dialogues at all levels, he said. He also expressed concern on tension-causing acts on the East Sea, stressing that his country is willing to join hands in … [Read more...] about 14th Shangri-La Dialogue: dialogue to build trust, transparency

Photo for illustration "The achievement demonstrates the courage of troops, their determination and creativity in fighting drug trafficking, thereby contributing to upholding national sovereignty, political security, social order and safety in Vietnam's seas and islands." … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Defense Minister sends letter of praise to anti-drug forces

The PM affirmed the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to maintaining stable inflation and exchange rates, flexible use of fiscal and monetary instruments to support the economy; continuing to improve the quality of legal institutions and administrative governance to maintain a fast-growing and sustainable economy. … [Read more...] about PM welcomes Australian firms to Vietnam

New York (VNA) – The situation in the Arab region underscores the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organisations, including the Arab League (AL), Chargé d'Affaires of the Vietnamese mission to the UN Ambassador Pham Hai Anh told the UN Security Council on January 18. Addressing the council briefing on cooperation with the Arab League, Anh described the establishment of the UN Liaison Office as a great example of a new level of cooperation. The UN’s cooperation with regional entities should aim to uphold the purposes and principles of its Charter, especially respect for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference, he emphasised.  Reiterating the need for the UN Security Council and the Arab League to strengthen their cooperation, he expressed support for further engagement by United Nations special representatives in that regard. Vietnam continues backing the justice struggle of Palestinian people, as … [Read more...] about Vietnamese diplomat stresses importance of UN’s cooperation with Arab League