International Cooperation

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin in Hanoi on July 29, during which the former affirmed that Vietnam always considers the US as a leading partner in its foreign policy and wants to further develop bilateral cooperative ties in areas of mutual interest.

In a letter sent on July 27, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) called on the administration of President Joe Biden to donate more COVID-19 vaccines to Vietnam.

The UK Government has announced aid of 415,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for Vietnam, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a reception for Cuban Ambassador Orlando Nicolás Hernández Guillén in Hanoi on July 29, during which the host underlined Vietnam’s great attention to the close-knit friendship with Cuba.

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, expressed his concern about continued violence in the Occupied Palestine Territory, particularly in the West Bank, two months after the ceasefire was announced, while addressing the UN Security Council’s open debate on the Middle East on July 28.

Vietnam and Cambodia on July 28 agreed to maintain the strict implementation of signed agreements on border and border marker management, and step by step solve the remaining work of their land border demarcation and marker planting.

Premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Tok Hun on July 27 sent a message of congratulations to Pham Minh Chinh on his election as the Prime Minister of Vietnam.

As the co-leader of the COVAX Facility, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been working closely with the Government of Vietnam to ensure vaccine supply. So far, Vietnam has received nearly 7.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. In the coming weeks, WHO will continue to ship more batches of vaccines to Vietnam to help the Government protect people's lives.

Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un on July 26 sent a message of congratulations to Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the occasion of his election as President of Vietnam.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on July 27 evening engaged in a phone talk with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez.

Switzerland will put aside USD75 million as non-refundable assistance for Vietnam to help small and medium-sized enterprises improve their capacity to participate in the global supply chain within the framework of the economic development cooperation strategy in the 2021 – 2024 period.

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has appreciated efforts made by the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) and its special representative Natalia Gherman to promote preventive diplomacy in Central Asia, thus contributing to peace, stability and development in the region.

A meeting was held virtually in Hanoi on July 26 to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Moncada Barracks attack in Cuba.

Top leaders of Vietnam on July 26 extended their greetings to their Cuban counterparts on the 68th anniversary of the Attack on Moncada Barracks (July 26, 1953-2021).

Top leaders of Laos and China on July 26 sent congratulatory messages to newly-elected Vietnamese leaders, including President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan.

A detachment of Vietnamese naval vessels took part in a parade celebrating the Russian Navy Day in Vladivostok city on July 25.

Chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee of China Li Zhanshu has extended congratulations to Vuong Dinh Hue over his re-election as Chairman of the National Assembly in the 15th tenure.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will pay an official visit to Vietnam on July 28 and 29 at the invitation of Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang.

Vietnam welcomes the decision of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on July 23 not to take trade action against Vietnam in connection with the investigation into Vietnam’s currency policy, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on July 24.

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son received new Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolás Hernández Guillén in Hanoi on July 23.

Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien and his Canadian counterpart Jody Thomas co-chaired the first Vietnam – Canada online dialogue on defence policy on July 23.

Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has called on parties in Lebanon to take prompt action to form a government to help the country avoid collapsing.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with the Russian Federation, identifying the Russian Federation as one of the top priorities in its foreign policy.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 22 suggested Vietnam and the UK continue to consolidate and strengthen cooperation between the two defence ministries and armies, both bilaterally and at multilateral forums.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 22 sent a message of sympathy to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang over human and asset losses caused by flooding in Henan province.

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has affirmed Vietnam’s commitments to the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC), saying that countries need to further uphold the potential of the mechanism to contribute to peace, prosperity and sustainable development in the region.

The 6th Vietnam - Mexico political consultation took place via videoconference on July 21 to look into each country’s situation, measures to enhance bilateral relations, and issues of shared concern.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his counterpart of the Republic of Korea Kim Boo-kyum held a phone talks on July 22 to discuss specific measures promoting bilateral strategic cooperative partnership, towards the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in Vietnam, the country has received valuable support from people and Governments of foreign countries, as well as international organisations on medical equipment and supplies for the pandemic prevention and control.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 21 sent a message of congratulations to José Pedro Castillo Terrones on his election as President of Peru for 2021-2026 tenure.