International Cooperation

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc has affirmed that in implementing the proactive and active policy of comprehensive and extensive international integration, Vietnam always attaches great importance to APEC cooperation in order to maintain peace, stability, cooperation and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Politburo member, permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man chaired a ceremony in Hanoi on July 24 to present the State President’s Friendship Order to former Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Anders Johnsson.

Tanzania is an area capable of meeting Vietnam's needs in terms of raw materials and fuel supplies, diversifying export markets for goods, services, human resources and investment, said Vietnamese Ambassador to the African country Nguyen Nam Tien at a recent hybrid investment forum.

Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception for the visiting Governor of Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Maeda Tadashi, in Hanoi on July 22 during which the Vietnamese top legislator spoke highly of his guest’s recommendations for Vietnam in energy transition.

Within the framework of the working program in Los Angeles (the US), Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Phan Van Mai on July 20 (local time) led a delegation to have a meeting with American businesses in this city.

As part of activities in Los Angeles City (the US), on July 20 (US time), the delegation of Ho Chi Minh City led by Mr. Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the City People's Committee, had a meeting with Ms. Nina Hachigan, Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, to exchange and learn experiences on building a smart city.

Since joining ASEAN, Vietnam has increasingly proved itself to be a responsible and active member of the group as well as the international community, said Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang.

Vice Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on July 21 stressed the demand that China respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago.

That was the statement of EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski during a working dinner with Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao, Head of the Vietnamese delegation to the EU.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo suggested Vietnamese and Indonesian sides consider building an action plan to develop the strategic partnership for the 2024-2028 period, raising bilateral trade to USD15 billion by 2028, and continuing to promote economic cooperation, trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.

The Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) is willing to help Laos train officials in people-elected agencies as well as experts for the Lao NA Office, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said while receiving Vice President of the Lao NA Sounthone Xayachack in Hanoi on July 20.

Chairman of the Lang Son Provincial People's Committee Ho Tien Thieu has expressed his hope that Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Park Noh Wan would continue to support, promote and introduce the effective investment and operation environment of Lang Son Province to Korean businesses.

Secretary of the Da Nang City Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang has suggested continuing to promote cooperation in diverse areas between the two sides, during his reception for Singaporean and Russian guests on July 20.

The Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) has presented 750 tablets, two sets of computers and two printers to the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba, aiming to help the Cuban legislature improve its operational efficiency.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 20 chaired a scientific symposium on theoretical and practical issues related to national protection in the new situation.

A delegation from Ho Chi Minh City led by Chairman of the City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai started a trip to the US from July 18-25, covering diverse activities, including meetings with economic and financial organizations, business community and young intellectuals.

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (July 14, 1992 - July 14, 2022), Mr. Vahram Kazhoya, Ambassador of Armenia to Vietnam, had an exchange with the press about the highlights of the two countries' relations and prospects for cooperation in the coming time.

Within the framework of a working visit to Laos, on July 19, Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong, and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese Party and State, paid a visit to Vietnam and worked for Star Telecom Company (Unitel) - an effective business investment unit of Vietnam in Laos.

The World Bank (WB) has always been a very important and reliable partner of Vietnam, affirmed National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue while hosting WB Managing Director of Operations Axel van Trotsenburg in Hanoi on July 19.

Politburo member, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 19 for visiting Bounthong Chitmany, Politburo member, permanent member of the Secretariat of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP), and Vice President of Laos.

Vietnam and Azerbaijan have potential to boost cooperation in various fields, particularly in economy, trade and investment, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told visiting Azerbaijan Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov at their meeting in Hanoi on July 19.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received World Bank (WB) Managing Director of Operations Axel van Trotsenburg in Hanoi on July 19.

Over the past years, the Thanh Hoa Medical College has become a center for training Lao medical officers, making important contributions to the development of the relationship between Lao localities and Thanh Hoa Province.

A ceremony was held at the International Convention Centre in Hanoi on July 18 to present Laos’ National Gold Order and its first-class Freedom Order (Issara) to several senior Vietnamese leaders.

Vietnam always treasures and gives top priority to its special relationship with Laos, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong told Lao Vice President Bounthong Chitmany in Hanoi on July 18.

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on July 18 to celebrate the 60th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic relations (1962-2022) and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the bilateral Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (1977-2022).

Politburo member and permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong and a high-ranking Party and State delegation have been on a visit to Laos.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong recently paid courtesy visits to, and had working sessions with the country's chief of the presidential staff office Moeldoko, Deputy Secretary General of the House of Representatives of Sumariydono, and Chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Megawati Sukarnoputri.

Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat paid a visit to France from July 7-14 to foster the ministry's cooperation with French partners.

Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang on July 15 received Giuseppe Cerasoli, Deputy General Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).