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NA Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty (fifth, right) and other Vietnamese officials in a photo with Vice President of the German parliament Thomas Oppermann (fourth, right) (Photo: VNA) Berlin (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Do Ba Ty led a high-ranking delegation on a working visit to Germany from September 24 to 27. On September 26, the Vice Chairman had talks with Vice President of the German parliament Thomas Oppermann and received Chairman of the parliament’s Defence Committee Wolfgang Hellmich. At the talks with the German parliament’s Vice President, Ty affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to reinforcing relations with Germany in all aspects and considers the country a trustworthy and leading partner in Europe. He thanked the parliament for supporting the German Government’s continuation of official development assistance for Vietnam, affirming that the projects funded through that assistance have been greatly helping with … [Read more...] about NA Vice Chairman pays working visit to Germany

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thanh Phong and German Consul General to the city Josefine Wallat (Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn) HCM City (VNA) - Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thanh Phong and German Consul General to the city Josefine Wallat discussed ways to foster multifaceted cooperation between  the Vietnamese southern metropolis  and the European country during their meeting on September 30. Highlighting the fruitful cooperation between the two countries in various fields, the municipal leader said that HCM City is focusing on infrastructure development, energy, and green growth with a goal of becoming a financial hub in the region. He hoped that with her bridging role of the Consul General, Wallat will call on and guide German enterprises to land their investments in the city. Phong pledged to create favourable conditions for German firms and the Consulate General to operate effectively in … [Read more...] about HCM City, Germany look to boost multifaceted cooperation

(Illustrative photo: Embassy of Germany in Vietnam)   Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s top leaders have sent congratulations to their German counterparts on the occasion of the 29th Day of German Unity (October 3, 1990 – 2019). General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong sent a congratulatory message to President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc extended congratulations to Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh also took the occasion to congratulate German Minister of Foreign Affairs Heiko Maas./. VNA … [Read more...] about Top leaders congratulate Germany on Unity Day

Germany's midfielder Serge Gnabry (centre) scores their second goal against Northern Ireland during the the Euro 2020 football qualification match. (PAUL FAITH/AFP) Roberto Martinez's Belgium, the world-number-one ranked side, were not at their best but still swatted aside a poor Scotland outfit at Hampden Park to make it six wins from as many matches in Group I. Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku gave the visitors the lead in Glasgow in only the ninth minute with his Belgian record-extending 49th international goal. Defenders Thomas Vermaelen and Toby Alderweireld ended the game as a contest with less than 32 minutes on the clock. Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who had assisted each of the first three goals, completed the scoring himself with eight minutes remaining. "It was not a world-class performance, we just did what we had to do," said Belgium captain De Bruyne. "We had a tough start but after our first goal, we had more control and Scotland did not get many … [Read more...] about Belgium, Netherlands hit four as Germany edge closer to Euro 2020

At a working session between Vietnam Women’s Union and Germany's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Photo: VNA) Berlin (VNA) – Chairwoman of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) Nguyen Thi Thu Ha has expressed her hope for stronger cooperation with Germany in the areas regarding women and children, and women empowerment. Ha led a VWU delegation to visit Germany from March 26-28, during which she had working sessions with representatives of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Savings Bank Association (DSGV) and the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (RLF). At these meetings, the official said Vietnam wants to cooperate with Germany in training and equipping women with necessary skills in the Fourth Industrial Revolution as well as capacity for climate change adaptation. She called on the German side to pay more attention to women affairs in collaboration with Vietnam, especially in building the action plan to … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks cooperation in women affairs with Germany