Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (last row, third, right) and other delegates at the 30th APEC Ministerial Meeting. (Photo: VNA) Port Moresby (VNA) – The Asia-Pacific, and in particular the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), has remained a focus of Vietnam’s foreign policy, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said at the 30th Ministerial Meeting in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on November 15. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Vietnam’s APEC membership. Therefore, the country will continue to work together with other members to build an Asia-Pacific community of peace, stability, dynamism, inclusion, connectivity, and prosperity, he said. Over the past nearly three decades, APEC has proven its strong vitality, especially during difficult periods, he said, adding that in 2017, APEC affirmed its core values in free and open trade and investment, as well as its strong commitments to multilateral … [Read more...] about Deputy PM: APEC remains focus of Vietnam’s foreign policy
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Successfully hosting WEF ASEAN, a focus of Vietnam’s foreign policy in 2018
The WEF ASEAN, scheduled to be held in Hanoi from September 11-13, is one of the major multilateral external relations activities to be held in Vietnam in 2018, with the participation of the many high-ranking leaders from the ASEAN member countries and other countries in the region, in addition to major international organisations and nearly 1,000 representatives from leading global corporations, and hundreds of international correspondents. The successful organisation of this event has been identified as a foreign policy focus of Vietnam in 2018, contributing to the concretisation of the Party and State guidelines in order to improve the quality and efficiency of multilateral foreign affairs, as well as make practical contributions to the ASEAN Community building process, and further enhance Vietnam's position in the region and in the international arena. Vietnam is a reliable and preferred partner of WEF in the region Since Vietnam and the WEF began their cooperation in 1989, the WEF … [Read more...] about Successfully hosting WEF ASEAN, a focus of Vietnam’s foreign policy in 2018
It is absurd to criticize Vietnam’s foreign policy
Recently, making full use of situational developments in the region and world, particularly territorial disputes related to Vietnam’s sovereignty in the East Sea (South China Sea), some Western countries-based press and media as well as websites posted articles and reports on the internet distorting the Vietnamese Party and State’s foreign policy. Additionally, a number of individuals and groups acted as “patriots” or “fighters for human rights and democracy” wrote articles and spread them on social networks, claiming that Vietnam is treading a tightrope in relations with major powers. They argued that Vietnam must “escape” from China and enter into military alliance with a major military power so as to maintain its sovereignty over the seas and islands. They also criticized Vietnam’s defense policy “Three Nos” (no military coalition, no military allies, no foreign military bases in the country), saying that the country … [Read more...] about It is absurd to criticize Vietnam’s foreign policy
Japan attaches importance to Vietnam in foreign policy
(VEN) - During Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang’s state visit to Japan from May 29 to June 2, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe emphasized that Vietnam plays a key role in Japan’s foreign policy. Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang (left) meets Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe PM Shinzo Abe affirmed that Japan will continue supporting Vietnam in socioeconomic development by providing official development assistance (ODA), strengthening cooperation in high-quality infrastructure projects, and committing to the provision of JPY16 billion (US$142 million) in ODA for a project to enhance vocational training capacity of Vietnam. The two leaders noted with pleasure the pragmatic and rapid development of the Vietnam-Japan relationship across varied fields, with many similarities in strategic interests. They agreed that 2018 would mark the start of a new development phase in bilateral ties. They also agreed to strengthen economic links for mutual … [Read more...] about Japan attaches importance to Vietnam in foreign policy
Vietnam has a special place in Russia’s foreign policy
Over the past years, Russia has overcome difficulties and challenges to achieve impressive outcomes in different fields, including the socio-economy. Russia is entering a new development period, especially after the results of the State Duma’s election in December 2017 and the Russian presidential election in March 2018. This May, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on national objectives and strategic tasks of the Russian Federation’s development in the period up to 2024 with the aim of making breakthroughs in science and technology and the socio-economy, creating favorable conditions to improve the ordinary people’s living standards. President Tran Dai Quang (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin Under the decree, Russia has created targets in medicine, education, poverty rate, and other social welfare policies. In Russia’s foreign policy, the Asia-Pacific region has an important significance and it continues to grow. … [Read more...] about Vietnam has a special place in Russia’s foreign policy