VIET NAM

   >>> VN, Russia issue joint statement    >>> Infographics: Key figures of VN-Russia relations The visit is expected to help further enhance the cooperative relationship between the two nations across all spheres. Viet Nam and Russia signed the Statement on strategic partnership in 2001 and upgraded the bilateral ties to the comprehensive strategic partnership in July 2012. The two sides have maintained mechanisms and dialogues such as the strategic dialogue on diplomacy-defense-security at permanent deputy foreign minister level, defense strategic dialogue at deputy defense ministerial level and the political consultation at deputy foreign ministerial level. Both sides have shared common positions on a wide range of international and regional issues, coordinating closely and  supporting each other at such international forums as the UN, APEC, ASEM, ARF and CICA. Russia advocates Viet Nam’s standpoints on addressing disputes in the … [Read more...] about Economic cooperation: Key pillar of VN-Russia ties

18:06 | 18/05/2019 VGP – PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 17 extended his condolences to his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison over the death of Australia's former PM Bob Hawke. Bob Hawke, died at the age of 89, served as Australian PM from 1983-1991, making him the longest-serving Labor PM. … [Read more...] about Condolences over decease of former Australian PM

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Pham Quoc Tru (L) presents letter of credentials to Algerian President Abdelkader Bensalah At the reception, Tru, who came to present his credentials to the President, affirmed that Viet Nam always treasures and wishes to strengthen its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Algeria. He pledged to do his utmost to contribute to the Viet Nam-Algeria friendship and cooperation in the future. In turn, Algerian President Abdelkader Bensalah said the two countries should promote bilateral cooperation, especially in economy. Bensalah said he hopes the diplomat will have positive contributions to the two countries’ relations. By Vien Nhu   … [Read more...] about Algeria wishes to foster all-round ties with VN

17:36 | 16/05/2019 VGP - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh will make official visits to Cuba and the U.S. from May 19-25 at the invitations of Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, respectively. … [Read more...] about Deputy PM, FM Minh to visit Cuba, US next week

17:47 | 16/05/2019 VGP – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan and his Spouse will pay official visit to Russia from May 20-23 at the invitation of Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev, the Foreign Ministry announced Thursday. The Vietnamese Government chief will also make official visits to Norway from May 24-26 and Sweden from May 26-28 at the invitations of Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, respectively./. … [Read more...] about PM Phuc to visit Russia, Norway and Sweden