International Cooperation

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Council Nguyen Ngoc Tuan on September 20 led a delegation to pay a working visit to the UK.

Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz showed his pleasure with the good traditional relationship and positive cooperative achievements between Denmark and Vietnam, which he said have contributed to the success and development of each country.

On September 20 (New York time, US), United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent a congratulatory message to the Government and people of Vietnam on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam's accession to the United Nations (September 20).

So confirmed Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Vice Chairman of Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee, at the meeting with the delegation of the Thailand - Vietnam Friendship Association led by its Chairman, Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, on September 20.

Stating that Ho Chi Minh City has many similarities with Bangkok, the Vice President of the Thai Senate hoped that the two sides would have more opportunities to promote cooperation.

Vietnam is suggesting Japan consider expanding the number of occupations accepting Vietnamese interns in areas such as restaurant and hotel services, drivers, service and maintenance in urban railways and high-speed trains, construction of underground sewage treatment systems and urban environment.

(CPV) – On September 20, the United States Mission to Vietnam, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) People’s Committee launched a project to accelerate renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions to the city’s urban energy challenges.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 20 sent greetings to the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam's admission to the UN (September 20, 1977 - September 20, 2022).

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Indian Ambassador Pranay Verma in Hanoi on September 20, appreciating the outgoing diplomat’s contributions to the two countries’ cooperation in all aspects, especially during the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On September 19-22, in Australia, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in collaboration with the Australian Government organized the 2022 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR).

The September 19 issue of PathetLao published an editorial praising the traditional relationship between the Laos People's Army and the Vietnam People's Army, emphasizing that the spirit of solidarity and fighting alliance between the two armies are the priceless legacy and a vivid symbol of the special relationship between Laos and Vietnam.

The Standing Board of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee has just approved the policy on providing scholarships and directing the organization of teaching the high school education program for Lao students.

Since officially becoming the 149th member of the United Nations (UN) on September 20, 1977, Vietnam has always been a trustworthy partner and an active member of the organisation, with numerous important contributions to the implementations of its missions, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has stated.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 19 hosted separate receptions in Hanoi for Ambassadors of the Netherlands, Hungary, Australia and Luxembourg as they came to present their credentials.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang expressed their delight at the development of ties between the two Parties and countries during their phone talks on September 19.

On September 17-18, in the Belgian coastal city of Ostende, the Belgian Labor Party organized the Manifiesta (Solidarity Festival), an annual socio-political activity. This year's Manifesta honored President Ho Chi Minh for the first time.

From September 12-17, the delegation from Binh Duong Province led by Mr. Nguyen Hoang Thao, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, visited and worked in Cuba to promote cooperation, exchange of experiences in economic development, and search for investment opportunities.

Authorized by State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, the UK, on September 19, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported.

An online business forum to promote information technology and tourism cooperation between the central province of Khanh Hoan and Russia’s St. Petersburg city and their enterprises has been held recently.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao appreciated the cooperation between Vietnam and the French Community of Belgium (Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles) as well as effective collaboration within the framework of the Francophonie community at a meeting with Prime Minister of the community Pierre-Yves Jeholet on September 16.

Liechtenstein wishes to promote cooperation with the Asia-Pacific region, especially Vietnam, which is a destination for many foreign businesses and investors, to promote the potential and strengths of each country, Hereditary Prince Alois of the Principality of Liechtenstein told Vietnamese Ambassador Phung The Long.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung said Vietnam has recorded important progress in its relations with the US while addressing an event held in Washington DC on September 16 (Vietnam time).

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Tat Thanh paid an official visit to Tasmania state, southern Australia, on September 15-16 to strengthen connection and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The CLMV Action Plan for the 2023-2024 period was approved at the 14th Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam Economic Ministers' Meeting (CLMV-EMM 14), which took place on September 16 in the framework of the 54th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting (AEM-54) in Cambodia's Siem Reap province under the chair of Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

Vietnam hopes to boost its exports of computers, electronic products and components to the UK in the near future after it has gained success in shipping this group of goods to many other overseas markets.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh delivered a pre-recorded speech at the opening of the 19th ASEAN-China Expo (CAEXPO) and the 19th China-ASEAN Business Investment Summit (CABIS) in Nanning, the capital city of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on September 16.

On September 15, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoa visited School No. 14 named after President Ho Chi Minh in Mongolia’s capital city Ulaanbaatar, as part of his visit to this country to co-chair the 18th meeting of the Vietnam-Mongolia Intergovernmental Committee.

Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore hold a lot of room for cooperation, especially in the fields of investment, education-training, culture and public administration reform, contributing to promoting the development of the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Politburo member Tran Tuan Anh expressed delight at the remarkable development of the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership as the two countries are promoting cooperation in economic recovery after COVID-19; strengthening economic-trade cooperation and technology transfer; and supporting Vietnam to accelerate digital transformation, fulfilling its commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

The French Embassy in Vietnam has held a press brief on the project entitled “Share and protect Vietnam’s heritage” and the component to be carried out in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.