The Vietnamese foreign ministry said deploying weapons and fighter jets to the Paracels not only violates Vietnam’s sovereignty but also complicates the situation in the East Sea. Vietnam has voiced objection to China deploying one of its modern bombers to Hoang Sa (Paracel) islands, saying that the act has violated the former’s sovereignty and jeopardized stability in the South China Sea. Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the press meeting on August 20, Hanoi. Photo: Minh Tuan Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said made the protest on Thursday during a regular press briefing in response to a request for comment on the alleged dispatch of China’s Xian H-6J jet to Phu Lam (Woody) Island, part of Vietnam’s Hoang Sa islands. A H-6 strategic bomber. Photo: eng.chinamil.com.cn US-based The Drive earlier this month posted photos circulated on social media … [Read more...] about Vietnam protests China’s bomber deployment to Paracel islands
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Party chief receives Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Lauding the political position and leadership role of the CPV in the process of national development and foreign policy of Vietnam, the Russian FM held that the external policy of the CPV and relations between the Vietnamese Party and State, and Russia have been supported by political parties of Russia, reflected by their sound ties with the CPV. He briefed his host on the outcomes of his talks and meetings with Vietnamese officials, affirming that Russia has attached much importance to the comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam, and supported ASEAN's central role in the region. Lavrov thanked Vietnam for making contributions to the enhancement of Russia-ASEAN relations over the past years, and highlighted Russia’s viewpoints on international issues, including the conflict in Ukraine. Trong underscored the significance of the Russian FM's visit at a time when the two countries are celebrating the 10th founding anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership. … [Read more...] about Party chief receives Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Viet Nam, India eye partnership in pharmaceutical sector
Vietnamese and Indian businesses from the pharmaceutical sector participate in a B2B meet at the India – Viet Nam Pharmaceuticals and Health Industry Conference on July 5. — VNS Photo Thu Hang Viet Nam is seeking co-operation with India in the field of pharmaceuticals, especially manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19, a conference heard on Tuesday. India is now the third biggest supplier of pharmaceutical products to Viet Nam, Tran Ngoc Liem, general director of the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s HCM City branch, told the India-Viet Nam Pharmaceuticals and Health Industry Conference. Pharmaceuticals were one of India’s key exports to Viet Nam last year at US$267 million, he said. India is ranked third globally in terms of pharmaceutical output and 14th in terms of value. Its leading companies all meet international standards. The Vietnamese pharmaceutical market has been experiencing strong growth in recent years with 250 factories, 200 import-export … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, India eye partnership in pharmaceutical sector
Vietnam listed among Russia’s most trustworthy partners in Asia-Pacific: Sergey Lavrov
Vietnam and Russia affirmed the role of each country in the other’s diplomacy and in the global forums. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Vietnamese top leaders that Vietnam is one of Russia’s important and trustworthy traditional partners in Asia-Pacific. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Hanoi on July 6. Photos: VNA, Baoquocte Lavrov stressed the view at meetings with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi on July 6. “Naturally, our friendship and our solidarity are based on deep historical roots,” Lavrov said at the meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Russia News Agency reported. The Russian FM expressed his hope that the two countries will continue making efforts for effective results of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership which entered its … [Read more...] about Vietnam listed among Russia’s most trustworthy partners in Asia-Pacific: Sergey Lavrov
Army Corps 4 opens sport festival 2022
During the five-day event, more than 1,000 athletes from 15 sport delegations from the corps’ regiments, brigades, divisions, schools, and agencies will compete in 20 events of 11 sport games. These competitions include strong soldiers, obstacle running course, 3,000 meters armed obstacle running course, swimming, sniper, unarmed combat martial arts, volleyball, football, table tennis, badminton, and tennis. Addressing the opening ceremony, Senior Colonel Le Van Huong, Second-in-Command and Chief of Staff of Army Corps 4 stressed the sport festival aims to review the training capabilities and quality, fitness practice and sport activities of the corps’ affiliates. With lessons drawn from the festival, the corps will adjust its training plans and methods to improve troops’ endurance, mobility and units’ combat strength to meet the task requirements of national construction and defense. Right after the launch, athletes joined several competitions. Below are several images of the … [Read more...] about Army Corps 4 opens sport festival 2022