International Cooperation

Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique Le Huy Hoang has had a working session with General Secretary of the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo) Party Rogue Silva, during which they discussed on measures to beef up cooperation between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the ruling Frelimo Party as well as the two countries in general.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held an online discussion with his Mexican counterpart Julio Ventura on July 17th to determine how best to enhance multi-faceted cooperation between Vietnam and Mexico.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam, authorised by the State President, presented the Friendship Medal to Seiji Hagiwara, Governor of Mimasaka city in Japan’s Okayama prefecture, on July 16th, in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Vietnam-Japan friendship.

Through a new partnership called “Green Energy for Health”, the AstraZeneca Vietnam Co.,LTD and UK Government will present 5 solar energy system to local medical centers, the UK Embassy in Vietnam has reported.

Standing Vice Chairman of Laos-Vietnam Cooperation Committee Khampheuy Keokinnaly and a delegation have recently paid a visit to Laos’ Xieng Khuang province on the implementation of Laos - Vietnam bilateral cooperation projects.

The Ministry of National Defence handed over medical supplies to Cuba at a ceremony in Hanoi on July 16th to aid its fight against the coronavirus.

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang highlighted Vietnam’s viewpoint that all countries have the common obligation and interest in respecting fundamental principles of international law while addressing the ministry’s press conference on July 16th.

An online workshop on overcoming the consequences of the war was organized on July 15th on the occasion of the normalization of Vietnam – US diplomatic relations.

Hoang Binh Quan, member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of the Committee’s Commission for External Relations, and Angel Arzuaga, acting head of International Relations for the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee, held phone talks on July 15th to seek measures to boost cooperation between the two Parties.

Vietnam welcomes other countries’ stance on the East Sea issue in line with international law, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on July 15th.

Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan attended a virtual international round-table conference of political parties on July 14th.

Vietnam Ambassador to Myanmar Ly Quoc Tuan on July 13 presented 50,000 USD as a gift of the Vietnamese Government to help the country combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab expressed their belief that the relations between Vietnam and the UK will be expanded and enhanced in the time ahead, during their phone talks on July 13th.

Based on the good relationship between Vietnam and the US, Hanoi continues to promote cooperation with US partners in many fields, taking advantage of strengths to realize the potential of cooperation between both sides.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 11th cabled a message of congratulations to his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong on the country’s successful organisation of the 2020 General Election.

​Leaders of Vietnam and the US have exchanged congratulations on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries (July 12th).

Secretary General of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Nguyen Phu Trong on July 10th cabled a message of condolences to President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara over the death of Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly.

Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Minister of National Defence, asked the UN on July 10th to offer support to peacekeepers whose missions were extended due to COVID-19, including those from Vietnam, during a virtual meeting with Atul Khare, UN Under-Secretary General for Field Support.

A shipment of 2 tons of antibacterial masks and medical masks presented to the New York city by Hanoi was handed over to the US city on July 9th by the Vietnamese Embassy in the US and the Vietnamese permanent mission to the United Nations (UN).

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong and President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and Prime Minister Hun Sen discussed issues regarding the relations between the two nations during their phone talks on July 9th.

When he was alive, President Ho Chi Minh always attached great importance to solidarity and mutual help in the struggle to liberate Vietnam and Laos, considering helping Laos to mean helping Vietnam, and Lao victories to be the victories of the Vietnamese people.

The relationship between Vietnam and the US has gained impressive achievements over the past years, said Ha Kim Ngoc, Vietnamese Ambassador to the US, on the occasion of marking the 25th year since the establishment of the two countries’ relationship.

Politburo member and standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong received Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio in Hanoi on July 8th on the occasion of the start of his tenure in Vietnam.

Head of the Vietnam Permanent Mission to the UN Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy highlighted the basic principles of peacekeeping operations and the primary role of host countries in protecting and promoting human rights during a UN Security Council (UNSC) open debate on July 7th.

Secretary of the Hanoi city Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue on July 6th received US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink who came to talk about measures promoting bilateral cooperation.

Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has said Laos cares much about studying Vietnam’s experience in attracting foreign investment.

Vietnamese Consul General to Laos’ Luang Prabang Nguyen Dang Hung, and Mr. Phetthavone Philavanh, Secretary of the Luang Namtha Party Committee and the province’s Governor, have recently witnessed the signing ceremony of a contract to build a malaria prevention and treatment center in the Luang Namtha provincial hospital.

Vietnam always pays attention to and prioritises protecting children's rights in armed conflicts, said Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Vietnamese delegation in Geneva.

The Vietnamese Defence Ministry plans to send 7 teams to compete with teams from dozens of foreign countries in six categories at the International Army Games 2020, scheduled for mid-August at the invitation of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith started a visit to Vietnam on July 5th at the invitation of the host PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc