International Cooperation

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong on July 5th sent a message of greetings to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros on the 209th anniversary of Venezuela’s Independence Day (July 5th, 1811).

Foreign Ministers of ASEAN have issued a statement on July 4 offering sympathy and deep condolences to the Government and people of Myanmar over the jade mine landslide in Kachin state that resulted in great fatalities.

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Vietnam Yerlan Baizhanov highlighted the long-standing relationship between the two countries at a press conference in Hanoi on July 3rd.

Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh had an online discussion on July 3rd with his Russian counterpart Sen. Lieut. Gen. A.V. Fomin, during which they talked about issues of mutual interest and agreed on measures to effectively promote bilateral defence cooperation, one of the important pillars of the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership.

US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink has highlighted the two countries’ cooperation, as the 25th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (July 12th) is just around the corner.

Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung attended the UN Security Council’s Open Debate on Pandemics and Security on July 2nd, during which he said that intensifying international solidarity and multilateralism is a solution to current challenges.

Famous German writer and journalist, Mr. Hellmut Kapfenberge, has recently been awarded the Vietnam’s Friendship Medal by the Vietnamese State President for his outstanding achievements in healthcare and charity, contributing to building and strengthening the friendly and multilateral cooperation between the two countries.

The 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report from the US Department of State does not objectively and accurately reflect the situation and efforts in the fight against human trafficking in Vietnam, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on July 2nd.

Vietnam and the US are set to hold a range of activities in flexible forms that suit the situation amid the COVID-19 pandemic to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year, Foreign Affairs spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on July 2nd.

China’s military drills on Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago have violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the archipelago and run counter to the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh city People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc has showed his pleasure with the developing Vietnam – Denmark comprehensive partnership, leading to positive results.

Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, WTO and other international organisations in Geneva, has reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy to promote human rights and highlighted the country’s effective and timely measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.

(CPV) - Nguyen Thanh Truc, Vice Chairman of Binh Duong provincial People's Committee, has expressed his hope that the delegation of the Embassy of Denmark will continue to encourage Danish businesses to invest in the province.

The relationship between Vietnam and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has become more and more comprehensive and effective in the four areas of education, culture, natural science and information communications.

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan received Japanese Ambassador Yamada Takio in Hanoi on June 30th, expressing her hope that the diplomat will uphold sound cooperation results recorded during his predecessors’ terms and help promote the two countries’ relations to a new height.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in coordination with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) held "Meet Korea 2020” conference in Hanoi on June 30th to promote exchanges and cooperation.

Nguyen Thien Nhan, Politburo member and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh city Party Committee, has confirmed that the city has set up long-term cooperative relations with India, including in education and training and hi-tech agriculture.

Successfully organizing the 36th ASEAN Summit in the context of the complicated COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam once again affirmed the pioneering, proactive and responsible role of the rotating ASEAN Chairmanship in 2020.

​A ceremony celebrating the 70th traditional day of the Vietnam – Russia Friendship Association (May 23rd, 1950-2020) and 70 years of the two nations’ diplomatic relations took place in Hanoi on June 27th.

Vietnam has fulfilled its role as ASEAN Chair over the past six months and successfully organised the 36th ASEAN Summit, according to Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the ASEAN Senor Officials’ Meeting delegation of Laos Thongphane Savanphet.

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has sent a message of congratulations to the Central Committee of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) on its 69th founding anniversary (June 28th, 1951-2020).

EU Ambassador to ASEAN Igor Driesmans has hailed Vietnam for successfully hosting the 36th ASEAN Summit by overcoming some truly unprecedented challenges.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that the 36th ASEAN Summit which was held on June 26th via video conference was a success.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on June 25th adopted Resolution 2529 on reappointing the prosecutor and reviewing the two-year operation of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT).

In the face of severe challenges caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), ASEAN has no choice but to unite to weather the storm and get the bloc back on track, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stated during the opening ceremony of the 36th ASEAN Summit in Hanoi on June 26th.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has hailed the World Bank and its Country Director in Vietnam Ousmane Dione for their contributions to Vietnam’s development in various areas, especially in institution and infrastructure development.

Ho Chi Minh city is an attractive destination for investors and always focuses on improving investment environment, and creating all favourable conditions for foreign investors.

Le Thi Thanh Giang, Chairwoman of the Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations, has said that the Vietnam - Cambodia Friendship Association in Can Tho city has recently organized many meaningful activities, especially cultural exchange activities to further tighten the solidarity and friendship between the two peoples.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held a phone talk with his Malaysian counterpart Muhyiddin Yassin on June 23rd to discuss cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia, and regional and international issues of shared concern.

The upcoming 36th ASEAN Summit will focus on the development of the ASEAN Community in the immediate future and measures to address the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis in the region, Deputy Foreign Minister and Secretary General of the National ASEAN 2020 Committee Nguyen Quoc Dung has said.