HA NOI — The United Kingdom and Viet Nam yesterday approved the 2012 action plan which sets out commitments in all areas of the Strategic Partnership Agreement ratified by the two governments in September 2010. The document was signed by the UK Minister of State in the Commonwealth Office Jeremy Browne and Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Vu Quang Minh. The 2012 Annual Plan follows on from the inaugural Strategic Dialogue which took place in October 2011, and is the second Action Plan to have been signed. The Action Plan includes Viet Nam's support for the UK's accession to the Treaty of Amity and Co-operation – TAC, enhanced UK support for Viet Nam's anti-corruption efforts through its role as lead donor, closer co-operation to improve access to information and development of the media, and regular dialogue on economic reforms including through the recently agreed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Finance. Under the plan, the two … [Read more...] about Plan for strategic partnership with UK
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Relationship with Indonesia raised to the level of strategic partnership
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono receives Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang in Indonesia. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Khang JAKARTA (VNS)— Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono officially announced the upgrade of Viet Nam-Indonesia relations to a strategic partnership during their talks in Jakarta yesterday. The talks took place following a state welcome ceremony held the same day for the Sang on his official State visit to Indonesia at the invitation of Yudhoyono. The upgrade of the Viet Nam-Indonesia relations to a strategic partnership was grounded on the traditional friendship and all-faceted co-operation that had unceasingly grown in the past 60 years, the two leaders said. It aimed to bring the two countries' ties to a new height, for the sake of each country's people as well as for peace, stability, co-operation and prosperity in the region and the world, the presidents said. Regarding politics, both … [Read more...] about Relationship with Indonesia raised to the level of strategic partnership
Viet Nam strives to strengthen strategic partnership with India
NEW DELHI (VNS)— Viet Nam attaches a great deal of importance to its strategic partnership with India, which underlines the country's policy on South Asia, as it appreciates India's proactive role in maintaining regional and global peace, stability and cooperation. Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh stated this when he met with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi yesterday, as part of his three-day official visit to India, from July 10-12. During their meeting, PM Singh applauded Viet Nam's socio-economic achievements, confirming that India regards Viet Nam as key to its "Look East" policy, as well as pledging to promote and expand its bilateral strategic partnership with Viet Nam. He agreed with the outcomes of the 15th Viet Nam-India Joint Commission meeting, asking that both countries clarify key areas of cooperation such as economics, security/defence, science/technology and culture and education. Numerous Indian businesses are keen to invest in Viet Nam, said the … [Read more...] about Viet Nam strives to strengthen strategic partnership with India
‘The US wants strategic partnership with Vietnam’
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of normalization of the US – Vietnam ties, VietNamNet talks with former Foreign Deputy Minister Le Cong Phung, who served as Vietnam ambassador to the US in 2007-2011. Vietnam and the United States are preparing the 20th anniversary of normalization of diplomatic relations. How have the relations between the two countries in all fields developed to turn from former enemies into comprehensive partners (2013)? The Vietnam - US relationship is very special, which has changed from hostile relations into the relationships of cooperation and comprehensive partnership. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the bilateral relations, the US Ambassadors to Vietnam and the Vietnamese Ambassadors to the US had the opportunity to meet each other early this year. We all agreed that 20 years ago, the two sides had no idea that the relationship would develop to such today’s level. The Vietnamese side also said that the Vietnam - US ties is … [Read more...] about ‘The US wants strategic partnership with Vietnam’
PM vows to foster ASEAN-India strategic partnership
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Chief of the Naval Staff of India Sunil Lanba (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said Vietnam will do its best to foster ASEAN-India strategic partnership in its role as the current coordinator of ASEAN-India ties and a close friend of India. He made the statement during a reception in Hanoi on October 4 for Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Naval Staff of India Sunil Lanba. Hailing the outcomes of talks between senior officers of the two armies, PM Phuc said he firmly believed that on the back of efforts and strong consensus between the two countries’ leaders and people, ties between Vietnam and India will further progress in diverse areas. Vietnam supports the “Act East policy” of the Indian government, he said, adding that the country … [Read more...] about PM vows to foster ASEAN-India strategic partnership