Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique and Seychelles Le Huy Hoang (left) presents his credentials to President of Seychelles Danny Faure. (Photo: VNA) Pretoria (VNA) – Seychelles always treasures and wishes to promote friendship and cooperation with Vietnam, President of Seychelles Danny Faure said on September 17. At a reception for Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique and Seychelles Le Huy Hoang, who came to present his credentials, in Victoria capital city, the President hailed achievements Vietnam has recorded in reform and international integration. He called on Vietnam to continue sharing its experience with Seychelles in economic development, investment expansion and the development of small-and medium-sized enterprises. The leader expressed his hope that the two countries will step up cooperation across spheres, and optimise their strength in tourism, telecommunications, fishery and maritime economy. For his part, Ambassador Hoang affirmed that Vietnam attaches … [Read more...] about Seychelles treasures ties with Vietnam: President Faure
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VN treasures Nicaragua’s strong support for national liberation
Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Nicaragua's Foreign Minister Denis Ronaldo Moncada Colindre leave meeting room in Ha Noi on September 6, 2019. Photo: VGP Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh made the above statement on Friday at his talks with Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Nicaragua Denis Ronaldo Moncada Colindre who is on official visit to Viet Nam from September 5-7. Welcoming Colindre to Viet Nam on the occasion of the 40th founding anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties, Minh affirmed Viet Nam expects to foster the bilateral cooperation in favor of development in respective sides. Colindre expressed his admiration for Viet Nam’s history and reform achievements, affirming that Nicaragua regards Viet Nam as an important friend and partner in the Asia-Pacific region. Both sides agreed to continue consolidating the traditional political ties and mutual understanding, enhance exchange of delegations at all … [Read more...] about VN treasures Nicaragua’s strong support for national liberation
Vietnam treasures South
Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam always supports and treasures South – South cooperation in his speech delivered at the plenary session of the second High-Level United Nations Conference on South – South Cooperation in Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 20. Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son speaks at the event Son, who is also head of the Vietnamese delegation, said his country pays attention to promoting development cooperation with developing countries within bilateral, Greater Mekong Sub-regional, ASEAN and regional frameworks. Vietnam launched over 10 trilateral projects, including sending over 300 experts to African countries to transfer technology, offer training and support agricultural development, making positive contributions to reducing poverty and ensuring food security in Africa. He shared lessons learnt from South – South cooperation projects, including harmoniously combining … [Read more...] about Vietnam treasures South
Deputy FM: Vietnam treasures South – South cooperation
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son speaks at the event (Source: VNA) Buenos Aires (VNA) – Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam always supports and treasures South – South cooperation in his speech delivered at the plenary session of the second High-Level United Nations Conference on South – South Cooperation in Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 20. Son, who is also head of the Vietnamese delegation, said his country pays attention to promoting development cooperation with developing countries within bilateral, Greater Mekong Sub-regional, ASEAN and regional frameworks. Vietnam launched over 10 trilateral projects, including sending over 300 experts to African countries to transfer technology, offer training and support agricultural development, making positive contributions to reducing poverty and ensuring food security in Africa. He shared lessons learnt from South – South cooperation projects, including … [Read more...] about Deputy FM: Vietnam treasures South – South cooperation
Former Vatican treasurer Pell jailed for six years for sexually abusing choir boys
Pell, a former top adviser to Pope Francis, is the most senior Catholic worldwide to be convicted for child sex offences. County Court of Victoria Chief Judge Peter Kidd said there was a real possibility that at aged 77, Pell could spend the rest of his life in prison. "In my view, your conduct was permeated by staggering arrogance," said Kidd in handing down the sentence after Pell was convicted of five counts of sexually abusing two children. "Viewed overall, I consider your moral culpability across both episodes to be high." Pell has maintained his innocence and has filed an appeal to be heard in June. The offences against two 13-year-old boys took place after Sunday mass in late 1996 and early 1997 in a room and a corridor at St Patrick's Cathedral, in Melbourne, where Pell was archbishop. Pell was found guilty on four charges of indecent acts and one of sexual penetration. He faced a maximum of 10 years in jail for each charge. "In my view, the first episode in the priest's … [Read more...] about Former Vatican treasurer Pell jailed for six years for sexually abusing choir boys