International Cooperation

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has expressed his hope that the United Nations (UN) will further support Vietnam in COVID-19 combat and post-pandemic socio-economic recovery at a reception for outgoing UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra in Hanoi on August 12.

Vietnam has been and will continue to be an active member of the international community and the United Nations (UN), affirmed President Nguyen Xuan Phuc while hosting outgoing UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra in Hanoi on August 12.

Vietnam is willing to share its socio-economic development experience and lessons with Tanzania, especially in attracting foreign investment and developing garment, footwear, and seafood sectors, Vietnam Ambassador to Tanzania Nguyen Nam Tien has said.

Top leaders of Cuba have sent messages of congratulations to Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on their re-elections at the first session of the 15th National Assembly.

Although President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to Laos lasted for only 2 days (August 9-10), it held significance, contributing to fostering the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane on August 10.

Over 200,000 rapid COVID-19 test kits sponsored by Germany, weighing 4.5 tons and transported for free by Vietnam Airlines, arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on August 9.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh raised proposals to effectively tackle challenges to maritime security while addressing the high-level open debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation” of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), held virtually on August 9.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Lao counterpart, Saleumxay Kommasith, agreed to enhance the bilateral cooperation during their meeting in Vientiane on August 9.

Sixteen units and 41 officers of the Lao Ministry of Public Security were honoured with noble orders of the Vietnamese State on August 9.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese Party and State left Hanoi on August 9 for Vientiane for a two-day official friendship visit to Laos.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse Tran Nguyet Thu are paying an official friendship visit to Laos from Aug.9-10 at the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith.

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on August 6 took part in the virtual ASEAN-EU Foreign Ministers' Meeting as part of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and related meetings.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania Nguyen Nam Tien on August 4 paid a courtesy visit to Tanzania's Foreign Minister Liberata Mulamula.

Swiss Vice President and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis attended the 730th Anniversary of the Swiss National Day (1291-2021); and 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Switzerland (1971-2021), on August 5 in Hanoi.

On August 5, the Vietnamese Ministry of Health received medical supplies worth USD500,000 from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support Vietnam in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

China’s military exercise in the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago area violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the islands and went counter to the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long has suggested that the representatives of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) consider accelerating the process of supplying Pfizer vaccine to Vietnam as soon as possible, helping to speed up vaccination rates for the Vietnamese population.

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son attended the 11th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting via a videoconference on August 4, as part of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings.

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security To Lam and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Samdech Krolahom Sar Kheng co-chaired a virtual talk on August 3.

The consequence of bombs, mines and toxic chemicals left by war in Vietnam is an urgent issue that has been threatening people's lives and causing a serious effect on the country’s sustainable development goals, a senior official has said.

President of the National Assembly (NA) of Cambodia Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin on August 3 sent a letter of congratulations to Vuong Dinh Hue on his election as Chairman of the 15th NA of Vietnam.

Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung has cabled a congratulatory message to the South African Communist Party (SACP) on the occasion of its 100th founding anniversary.

(CPV) - Commemorating a national day is an exceptional event for any country. On August 1, Swiss nationals in Switzerland and all over the world proudly remember the founding of their country in 1291. Observing this year’s Swiss national day here in Vietnam is singularly special. Not only is Switzerland reminiscing the 730th centenary of its foundation.

US Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Vietnam and Singapore, the White House announced on July 30.

First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez has expressed his gratitude to Vietnam and other international friends for their support for the Caribbean nation in times of hardship.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen on July 29 sent a message of congratulations to Pham Minh Chinh on his election as the Prime Minister of Vietnam.

Vietnam attaches importance to its traditional friendship with Romania, which has been nurtured by generations of leaders and people of both countries over the past more than seven decades, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.

Within the framework of a negotiation between the two Governments of Vietnam and Germany on development cooperation, the German Government has committed to support Vietnam with EUR113.5 million to implement the sustainable development model and take on more responsibility in the global mandate.

Vietnam has expressed support for all-society approach to national reconciliation and harmony, building an united society resistant to risks of extremism and terrorism.