National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on December 11 (local time) met with leader of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) Gennady Zyuganov. (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on December 11 (local time) met with leader of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) Gennady Zyuganov as part of her official visit to Russia. Ngan informed the KPRF leader about Vietnam’s socio-economic development over the past time, saying Vietnam has maintained its marked growth in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). To spur the national economic development, the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has set forth three strategies on improving institutions, personnel and infrastructure, she said. Zyuganov congratulated Vietnam on outstanding socio-economic achievements the country has recorded, and lauded the CPV’s leadership. Vietnam is one of the priorities in Russia’s foreign … [Read more...] about Top legislator meets leader of Communist Party of Russian Federation
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Vietnam prioritises oil and gas cooperation projects with Russia: PM
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and General Director of Zarubezhneft JSC Sergey Ivanovich Kudryashov (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government always gives the top priority to oil and gas cooperation projects with Russia, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a reception for General Director of Zarubezhneft JSC Sergey Ivanovich Kudryashov in Hanoi on December 13. The PM described Russia as a reliable partner of Vietnam throughout the history, and welcomed the Russian company’s willingness to cooperate with Vietnam. Kudryashov recalled his impression about PM Phuc’s visit to Zarubezhneft headquarters during his official visit to Russia in May 2019. He informed the PM about the good business outcomes of petroleum joint ventures between Zarubezhneft and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), which are Vietsovpetro in Vietnam and Rusvietpetro in Russia. Zarubezhneft has been actively promoting key cooperation projects in the field of oil and … [Read more...] about Vietnam prioritises oil and gas cooperation projects with Russia: PM
Vietnamese NA leader, Russian PM discuss multifaceted relations
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) meets with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow on December 11 (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan had a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow on December 11 as part of her official visit to the country. The visiting leader highly valued the sound development of Vietnam-Russia relations in all fields, affirming that the Vietnamese NA always supports the enhancement of comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, and will work with the Vietnamese Government to remove difficulties in bilateral cooperation in a timely manner, thereby helping to intensify their connections. In the recent past, many major investment projects of the countries have been carried out, she said, noting there remains huge potential for investment partnership in such fields as developing urban infrastructure, transport infrastructure, the digital economy, and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese NA leader, Russian PM discuss multifaceted relations
Vietnam, Germany expand defense cooperation
On June 13 in Berlin, General Vinh met with Dr. Tauber. At their talks, they exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual concern and informed each other of security situations in Europe and the Asia-Pacific. The host held that Germany directly benefits from the Asia-Pacific region’s stability and development, particularly in maritime, navigation, and aviation freedom and security. General Vinh and Dr. Tauber reviewed the bilateral defense cooperation over the past time in the fields of personnel training, military medicine, and UN peacekeeping operations. Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh and Dr. Peter Tauber, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Defense of Germany. Photo: VNA. The Vietnamese general held that the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense has approved Germany’s resident defense attaché to Hanoi, adding that Germany’s first-time appointment of a permanent defense attaché to the country demonstrates a … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Germany expand defense cooperation
Cambodian newly-appointed Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City visits Military Region 7
Lieutenant General Tran Hoai Trung (right) presents a souvenir to Cambodian Consul General Sok Dareth At the reception, Lieutenant General Tran Hoai Trung, Party Secretary and Political Commissar of Military Region 7, congratulated the Cambodian diplomat on his new position. Trung hoped that in his new position, the Cambodian Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City will contribute to strengthening the Vietnam-Cambodia friendship and cooperation as well as cooperation between units of Vietnam's Military Region 7 and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. He recalled that over the past time Military Region 7 and units of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces have effectively promoted cooperation in delegation exchange, education, military medicine, military equipment maintenance, and in the search and collection of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and advisors who had sacrificed during wars in Cambodia. The achievements in different cooperation fields between Vietnamese and Cambodian … [Read more...] about Cambodian newly-appointed Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City visits Military Region 7