International Cooperation

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on August 31 hosted a reception for Medical Representative of Japan’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Matsuoka Yoshinori, who is in Vietnam to prepare for the opening of T-Matsuoka Medical Centre in Hanoi.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse chaired a ceremony in celebration of Vietnam’s 77th National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2022) in Hanoi on August 31.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomed Lotte Group’s investment of nearly 5 billion USD in Vietnam and suggested the Republic of Korea’s conglomerate further invest in Vietnam’s large projects, while hosting Lotte Chairman Shin Dong-bin in Hanoi on August 31.

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son suggested Cuba create favourable conditions for Vietnamese businesses when he received First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba Gerardo Peñalver Portal on August 30, thereby contributing to Cuba's economic development.

The investment sector is an important "locomotive" to promote the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

Chairman of the Hanoi City People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh affirmed that the Vietnamese Government always pays attention to Korean businesses, as shown through the dialogue at the end of July by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Cuba’s First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Gerardo Peñalver Portal is on an official visit to Vietnam for the seventh political consultation between the two foreign ministries from August 28 – September 1 at the invitation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau has said that defense is currently "one of the most important pillars" of the Vietnam-India relationship, "showing a very high level of strategic mutual trust."

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has welcomed COP26 President Alok Kumar Sharma, who is also British Minister for the Cabinet Office, for visiting again to discuss cooperation in climate change responses and pushing for the establishment of a Just Energy Transition Partnership between Vietnam and its development partners.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has hailed President of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) Alok Kumar Sharma, who is also British Minister for the Cabinet Office, for his contributions to stepping up the delivery of COP26 commitments.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh on August 27 expressed his hope that authorities of Chanthaburi province will promote cooperation with Vietnamese localities towards the signing of twinned relations.

Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang expressed his hope that Bac Ninh will continue to increase external activities with Lao localities.

Authorities of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and Italian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Enrico Padula held a working session on August 26 to discuss ways to promote bilateral ties, especially in hi-tech agriculture, manufacturing and processing, transport, logistics, finance-banking, and preservation of cultural heritage values.

Da Nang always welcomes US enterprises to invest in the city, especially in hi-tech, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang has said.

Vietnam plays a crucial role in connecting the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Foreign Minister of the RoK Park Jin affirmed on August 26.

Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen shared Vietnam’s experience in realising the twin target of curbing the COVID-19 pandemic and sustaining economic growth, at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting held in Bangkok on August 25 - 26.

On August 25, in Long Xuyen city, An Giang province, a bilateral meeting was held to sign a memorandum of cooperation between Vietnam’s An Giang Province and Laos’ Champasak Province.

Ho Chi Minh City wishes Germany’s Bremen state to share experience in training and attracting resources in planning, construction and operation of a deep-water seaport capable of receiving large tonnage ships.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for Choi Young-joo, former President of the Republic of Korea (RoK)-Vietnam Friendship Association and Chairman of the RoK-based Panko Group on August 25.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong suggested several major directions for developing relations between Vietnam and Indonesia in the future during a phone conversation with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on August 25.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue received US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper in Hanoi on August 25.

Vietnam rejects the so-called “nine-dash line” and maritime claims that run counter to international laws, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang reiterated on August 25.

Vietnam - France Friendship Association of Hanoi city organised the sixth congress, the 2022-2027 tenure, on August 24, during which a 35-member executive committee was elected, with Nguyen Lan Trung re-elected Chairman of the association.

Vietnamese Can Tho City’s leaders on August 24 worked with a delegation from Laos' Champasak Province to discuss measures to strengthen bilateral comprehensive cooperation in the upcoming time.

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga presented the insignia “For Peace, Friendship among Nations” to UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen in Hanoi on August 24.

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue expressed his delight at the development of ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) during a reception in Hanoi on August 24 for President of the RoK-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Kim Tae-nyeon.

Chairwoman of the Bac Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Huong Giang expressed her hope that the Poland-Vietnam Friendship Association would actively promote the image and people of Bac Ninh in Poland, and connect Polish businesses and Bac Ninh, thereby strengthening the relationship between the two countries Poland-Vietnam in general and Poland with Bac Ninh in particular.

This is extremely important in helping the economies and businesses of the two countries respond effectively to complex developments in the world today such as geopolitical tensions, inflation, rising energy prices and disruption of supply chains.

According to a memorandum of cooperation, Binh Duong Province will cooperate and provide professional support to help Champasak Province (Laos) in policy making for modern industrial development, planning and construction of industrial parks.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son suggested that the Japan - Vietnam Friendship Association of Sakai City continue to promote trade and investment cooperation, and connect Vietnamese localities and businesses with localities and businesses from Sakai City, Kansai region and other regions of Japan.