International Cooperation

The recently concluded ASEAN-US Special Summit, taking place after a 5-year hiatus, marking the 45th anniversary of the sides’ dialogue relations has demonstrated the US’s determination and strong efforts and is a vivid proof of their appreciation of such ties as well as commitment to and wish for promoting it.

The fifth Vietnam-Cambodia Defence Policy Dialogue at the deputy ministerial level was held at the Hoa Lu International Border Gate's border station in the southern province of Binh Phuoc on May 14.

Vietnam and the US agreed to resume labour dialogue and expand cooperation in labour and social security in the coming time.

Politburo member and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen expressed his hope that in 2023 – the year marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam – Canada diplomatic relationship, the two countries will further promote the comprehensive partnership to make it stronger, more effective and substantive.

(CPV) - Mr. Le Quang Hung, Deputy Minister of Construction of Vietnam, and Mr. Philippe Orliange, Executive Director of Geographies of the French Agency for Development (AFD) on May 12 signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their cooperation on the resilience of the country's cities to climate change and natural hazards.

Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen highly appreciated the efforts and contributions of Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Nadav Eshcar, which had contributed to promoting the relationship between Vietnam - Israel in general and with Ho Chi Minh City in particular, and to making the relationship gain important developments.

A series of activities within the “Meet Korea-Binh Dinh 2022” programme were held in Quy Nhon city in Binh Dinh on May 12 to promote cooperation between the south central province and the Republic of Korea.

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang and his visiting Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto agreed to intensify bilateral defence relations in the time ahead in their talks in Hanoi on March 13.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted visiting Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP)’s Central Committee and President of the Lao People’s Supreme Court Viengthong Siphandone in Hanoi on May 13.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Director General of the World Bank (WB) Axel Van Trotsenburg and leaders of some US corporations on May 11 (local time) during his working visit to the US.

Prime Minister Pham Minh delivered a presentation at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C on May 11 (local time) as part of activities during his working visit to the US, spotlighting sincerity, trust and responsibility for a better world.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in Washington DC. on May 11 (local time), during his trip to the US.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen on May 11 (local time) on the occasion of attending the Special ASEAN-US Summit and his working visit to the US and the United Nations headquarters.

As the Philippines has been Vietnam's largest rice consumption market for many years, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam is always ready to ensure a stable rice supply to the Philippines; and expressed his wish that the Philippine Government continue to give priority to importing Vietnamese rice and create favorable conditions for Vietnamese rice exporters.

Vice Chairwoman of the Da Nang City People's Committee Ngo Thi Kim Yen highly appreciated UNICEF's efforts in the care, education and protection of children in the city over the past time, especially supporting Da Nang to participate in the initiative on building a child-friendly city.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on May 10 for the US to attend the ASEAN-US Special Summit at the invitation of US President Joe Biden.

The Vietnamese Intellectual Association (VIS) in the UK held a ceremony on May 6 to announce its honorary chairman, Professor Sir Jonanthan Van-Tam.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Tat Thanh has visited New South Wales to seek ways to foster cooperation between Vietnamese localities and the Australian state.

Tran Van Tuy, former head of the National Assembly Standing Committee’s board for deputy affairs and former Chairman of the Vietnam - Republic of Korea (RoK) Parliamentary Friendship Group, has been honoured with the RoK’s Grand Gwanghwa Medal for his major contributions to the two countries’ friendship.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Duong Anh Duc has affirmed that all the contents agreed by UNICEF and the city will continue to be implemented in the coming time, including the co-organization of a meeting to discuss cooperation strategies between the two sides in the field of child care and protection.

Da Nang wishes the Italian Consulate General to consider the organization of a number of Vietnamese - Italian cultural exchange activities in Da Nang, as well as a series of foreign cultural events in the city.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on May 1 met with visiting Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, who said he attaches great importance to promoting cooperation and exchange between the two countries’ parliaments.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted an official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on May 1 for Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and a high-level delegation of the Japanese Government who are here for an official visit from April 30-May 1.

The Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) has cabled a message of congratulations to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30).

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his entourage arrived in Hanoi on April 30 afternoon, beginning his two-day official visit to Vietnam.

The long-term friendship between Vietnam and Thailand, especially agricultural cooperation, will bring great benefits to two countries' people, Thai Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Chalermchai Sri-on has said.

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) held a friendship gathering with Uzbekistan friends via video teleconference on April 28 to mark the 30th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (1992 - 2022).

Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee Tran Viet Truong has expressed his hope to receive support from the Australian Government to further boost the city’s development.

Representatives from the Vietnamese and Omani Governments officially signed an agreement on visa exemption for bearers of diplomatic, special and official passports, on April 28 in Hanoi.

Chairman of the Can Tho People’s Committee Tran Viet Truong on April 28 had a working session with Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie, during which the two sides sought stronger cooperation in climate change adaptation.