International Cooperation

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held phone talks with his Czech counterpart Jan Lipavsky on July 15, during which he underlined that Vietnam always seeks to promote its relations with traditional friends, including the Czech Republic – one of the country’s priority partners in the Central Eastern Europe.

The Border Guard Command of the central province of Quang Binh organised a Vietnam-Laos friendship exchange programme at the provincial border guard level on July 14 and 15.

On July 14, the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center organized an online workshop "Connecting investment to the innovation startup ecosystem between Da Nang and Japanese partners" to create opportunities for the city's innovative start-ups to develop and access the Japanese market.

On July 14, in Hanoi, Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defense, received Colonel Hara Takashi, Japan's Defense Attaché in Hanoi (term 2019-2022) and Colonel Ishihara Masanao, Japan's Defense Attaché in Hanoi (since 2022).

Ms. Emmanuelle Pavillon-Grosser, French Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City, affirmed that the relationship between the two countries in recent years has continued to develop well.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Construction and the Lao Ministry of Public Works and Transport signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on construction in Hanoi on July 13.

As the Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam, Ambassador Paul Jansen has made important contributions to further promoting the two countries' relations at the federal, regional and community levels, especially in strengthening the ties between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Belgian Parliament.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Korean counterpart Park Jin have agreed to implement measures to fulfill the goal of raising bilateral trade to USD100 billion by 2023 and USD150 billion by 2030 in a balanced and sustainable manner, increasing the volume of Vietnam's exports to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 13 for newly-appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis who came to present the UN Secretary-General's credentials, beginning her term of office in the country.

Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on July 13 co-chaired the 14th meeting of the Steering Committee for Vietnam - China Bilateral Cooperation in Nanning, the capital of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Vietnam and its National Assembly (NA) alway consider strengthening and developing the special solidarity with Laos a top priority, affirmed NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue while hosting visiting Vice Chairman of the Lao NA Sommad Pholsena on July 13.

The Quang Nam Provincial Department of Foreign Affairs recently held an online meeting with Japanese Kinokawa city, co-chaired by Mr. Sumi Yoshihide, Director of the City Department of Planning, in order to promote the cooperative and friendly relationship between the two localities.

On July 12, the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union held a launching ceremony to carry out summer volunteer activities in Laos.

As an economic, cultural, education, and scientific - technological hub of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City holds an important position in the connections between Vietnam and the US, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan has said.

Vietnam and the US have resumed meetings and delegation exchanges, and made efforts to increase bilateral cooperation on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (July 12) and after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations on July 12 held a ceremony to mark the 233rd year of the French National Day (July 14), reflecting the solidarity and friendship between Ho Chi Minh City’s people and the French people.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted receptions in Hanoi on July 12 for outgoing ambassadors of the Netherlands and Switzerland to Vietnam.

The Embassy of Japan in Vietnam on July 11 opened a book of condolence for late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Vietnam always attaches importance to its traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership with Argentina, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.

Receiving EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski on July 11, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh suggested the EU create favorable conditions for Vietnam's agricultural, forestry and fishery products to be exported to the EU market.

The economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Argentina over the past time has continued to increase despite the pandemic, as the bilateral trade turnover increased from USD875 million in 2011 to USD4.5 billion in 2021.

The Vientiane Times on July 11 published an article on Laos-Vietnam relations, affirming that the relationship between the two countries is deepening.

“I am pleased to see that with efforts common to both sides, the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and China over the past time has remained stable and has made many new developments,” said Pham Sao Mai, Vietnamese Ambassador to China.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc cabled a message of condolences to his Angolan counterpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço over the death of former President José Eduardo dos Santos.

Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court Nguyen Hoa Binh has suggested the French Court of Cassation make judges and experts involved in online training sessions for Vietnamese judges.

The comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the US has developed fruitfully and substantively in recent years, Tran Hong Ha, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment has said.

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai appreciated the positive results in the Vietnam – China cooperative relationship despite COVID-19, during a reception for new Chinese Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City Wei Huaxiang on July 7.

Vinh Phuc Province always creates favorable conditions for investors, especially in priority areas such as high-tech industry, health care and education, according to Le Duy Thanh, Chairman of Vinh Phuc Provincial People's Committee.

Vietnam is ready to work with countries in the region and the international community to strengthen cooperation and share experiences in combating illegal fishing, stated Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang.

That was the outstanding event mentioned at the meeting with Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma of Politburo member and Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen.