President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) shakes hands with visiting Indonesian Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 13 called on the defence ministries of Vietnam and Indonesia to bolster consultations and support each other at multilateral forums, and maintain the common stance of ASEAN on regional issues, including the East Sea. He made the call while hosting a reception for Indonesian Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto, during which he underlined the countries’ mechanisms such as the defence policy dialogue play a major role in exchanging viewpoints, and handling bottlenecks and promptly guiding bilateral defence ties . He hailed the official Vietnam visit by Subianto and a high-ranking delegation of the Indonesian Defence Ministry to attend the ongoing SEA Games 31, saying it will promote bilateral defence cooperation in a practical and effective manner, contributing to the Vietnam-Indonesia strategic partnership … [Read more...] about President calls for stronger Vietnam-Indonesia defence cooperation
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President calls for stronger Việt Nam-Indonesia defence cooperation
President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc received Indonesian Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto on Friday in Hà Nội as part of the latter's visit to Việt Nam. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Friday called on the defence ministries of Việt Nam and Indonesia to bolster consultations and support each other at multilateral forums, and maintain the common stance of ASEAN on regional issues, including the South China Sea. He made the call while hosting a reception for Indonesian Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto, during which he underlined the countries’ mechanisms such as the defence policy dialogue play a major role in exchanging viewpoints, handling bottlenecks and promptly guiding bilateral defence ties. He hailed the official Việt Nam visit by Subianto and a high-ranking delegation of the Indonesian Defence Ministry to attend the ongoing SEA Games 31, saying it would promote bilateral defence cooperation in a practical and effective manner, contributing to the Việt … [Read more...] about President calls for stronger Việt Nam-Indonesia defence cooperation
President calls for stronger Vietnam-Indonesia defense cooperation
He made the call while hosting a reception for Indonesian Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto, during which he underlined the countries’ mechanisms such as the defense policy dialogue play a major role in exchanging viewpoints, and handling bottlenecks and promptly guiding bilateral defense ties. He hailed the official Vietnam visit by Subianto and a high-ranking delegation of the Indonesian Defense Ministry to attend the ongoing SEA Games 31, saying it will promote bilateral defense cooperation in a practical and effective manner, contributing to the Vietnam-Indonesia strategic partnership for peace, prosperity and development of each country, the region and the world, as well as to strengthening mutual trust. The Vietnamese leader highly valued the results of talks between the two countries’ defense ministers and voiced his delight at their thriving defense relations. The countries have launched measures to consolidate political trust; fully implement signed cooperation … [Read more...] about President calls for stronger Vietnam-Indonesia defense cooperation
US company pours 7 billion USD into Indonesia
Jakarta (VNA) - Air Products & Chemicals - a multinational industrial gas and chemicals manufacturer headquartered in the US, has carried out the first phase of its investment in projects worth 7 billion USD in Indonesia over the past two years. According to Bahil Lahadalia, Minister of Investment and head of the Investment Coordinating Board of Indonesia (BKPM), this figure accounts for nearly half of the 15 billion USD investment commitment of the company in Indonesia. The company has poured money in dimethyl ether and methanol production projects in the Balongan district of West Java province. Minister Bahil announced the above information after a meeting between President Joko Widodo and Seifi Ghasemi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Products, on May 13 in Washington D.C. According to Bahil, the sides discussed the development of an industry upstream to downstream in the petrochemical sector. He said at the meeting, President Jokowi emphasised the … [Read more...] about US company pours 7 billion USD into Indonesia
Vietnam calls for more support to ASEAN’s Centrality
ASEAN should be fully consulted in settling regional issues with respect to international law. Vietnam has called for more support for ASEAN’s central role in solving regional disputes and maintaining peace and security in the region in a transparent and constructive manner. Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the US-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington, D.C.on May 13. Photos: VGP Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared the view in the US-ASEAN Special Summit held on May 13 in Washington, D.C., with the participation of ASEAN members’ leaders and the bloc Secretary General. Chinh expressed his hope that major countries and partners of ASEAN respect ASEAN’s central role, fully consult with ASEAN, respect international law, and contribute to peace, security, and stability in the region and around the world. In the meeting co-chaired by US President Joe Biden and Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Chinh said the 45-year of US-ASEAN relations have … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for more support to ASEAN’s Centrality
PM Chính meets with Lao counterpart in Washington
Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính had talks with Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh on May 13 (US time). — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang WASHINGTON — Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with his Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh in Washington DC on May 13 afternoon (US time) as part of his trip to the US. The Vietnamese PM conveyed the regards of Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, and Chairman of the National Assembly Vương Đình Huệ to the Lao PM and other Party and State leaders of Laos. He congratulated Laos on its results in the fight against COVID-19 and reopening, highly valuing the two countries’ sound cooperation in bilateral frameworks and at regional and international forums. The Lao PM spoke highly of Việt Nam’s recent achievements, especially in bringing the pandemic under control and promptly reopening its borders for socio-economic, and thanked Việt Nam for its cooperation and support over the years. The two PMs … [Read more...] about PM Chính meets with Lao counterpart in Washington