Cambodian Ambassador Prak Nguon Hong at a ceremony marking the 39th anniversary of the victory over the genocidal regime (Photo: Internet) Hanoi (VNA) - President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga presented insignia “For peace and friendship among nations” to outgoing Cambodian Ambassador Prak Nguon Hong during a ceremony in Hanoi on August 23. Speaking at the event, Nga lauded the diplomat for his tireless dedication to the Vietnam – Cambodia ties over the past three years. Political ties have been ceaselessly strengthened while ties across economy, trade, culture, education, national defence-security have progressed. Two-way trade hit 4.7 billion USD last year, and is forecast to hit 7 – 8 billion USD by 2020. The two countries successfully organisedthe Vietnam – Cambodia and Cambodia – Vietnam Friendship Year 2017, the celebration of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (June 24, … [Read more...] about Friendship insignia presented to Cambodian Ambassador
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Important week for Vietnamese diplomacy
Indeed, this is one of the important week for Viet Nam’s diplomacy as the Southeast Asian country will have another opportunity to contribute to global efforts in preserving the world’s peace if it is selected to the Security Council. It is unprecedented that Viet Nam was nominated as the Asia-Pacific’s only candidate about 13 months (May 25, 2018) ahead of the official election, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations for 2014-2018 period. The nomination reflects support and trust from regional countries for Viet Nam, serving as initial important basis for the country to mobilize support from other UN members in other regions, Nga said. She is optimistic about the second campaign to win a non-permanent seat on the Security Council as the country’s position and prestige have been heightened. Viet Nam is a good example loved and admired by foreign friends for its courage to gain national independence, for … [Read more...] about Important week for Vietnamese diplomacy
Armenian ambassador honoured with friendship insignia
VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga (R) presents a certificate of merit to Ambassador of Armenia to Vietnam Raisa Vardanyan (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Ambassador of Armenia to Vietnam Raisa Vardanyan was honoured on April 5 with the “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” insignia of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO). Presenting the insignia to the ambassador at a ceremony held in Hanoi, VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga spoke highly of Vardanyan’s efforts, as the first Armenian Ambassador to Vietnam, in bolstering the bilateral relations built on trust and mutual understanding. Nga added that the two countries’ cooperation has been deepened in various spheres, including economy, trade, science-technology, culture and people-to-people exchanges. The Armenian diplomat has paid due attention to and worked with the Vietnam-Armenia Friendship Association to organise external activities and celebrations of the countries’ major … [Read more...] about Armenian ambassador honoured with friendship insignia
Ambassador hails flourishing Vietnam-UAE ties
In his speech at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 29 marking the UAE’s 47th National Day (December 2) and the 25th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties with Vietnam, the diplomat said the UAE has become a major trade partner of Vietnam in the Middle East and Africa with bilateral trade exceeding US$6 billion, accounting for one-third of Vietnam’s trade with regional countries. The two nations are working harder to bring two-way trade to roughly US$10 billion by 2020, he noted, adding that the UAE is seen as a major gateway for Vietnamese goods to enter Africa and the Middle East, while Vietnam is also a gateway for the UAE to gain access to Southeast Asia. UAE airlines’ opening of daily flights between Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City and Dubai by has helped increase the number of tourists from the Middle East and Africa to Vietnam and vice versa. Flights by Vietnamese carriers to regional countries have also provided extra leverage to bilateral ties. Vietnamese Deputy … [Read more...] about Ambassador hails flourishing Vietnam-UAE ties
Deputy PM bids farewell to outgoing Italian Ambassador
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh hosted a farewell reception in Hanoi on November 9 for Italian Ambassador Cecilia Piccioni (Source: baochinhphu.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh hosted a farewell reception in Hanoi on November 9 for Italian Ambassador Cecilia Piccioni who wrapped up her working term in Vietnam. On November 8, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Phuong Nga presented the Friendship Order of the Vietnamese State to the Ambassador for her important contributions to the Vietnam-Italy strategic partnership development.-VNA … [Read more...] about Deputy PM bids farewell to outgoing Italian Ambassador