International Cooperation

Vietnam and the UK welcomed the sustained progress in their strategic partnership, and stressed support for the rules-based international order, free trade, sustainable economic growth, education and cultural exchanges at their 7th strategic dialogue in London on July 2nd.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on July 3rd sent her congratulations to leaders of Australian Senate and House of Representatives on their re-elections.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on multifaceted cooperation between the Mekong Delta province of Long An and Germany’s Leipzig city was freshly signed on July 2nd.

The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his spouse from July 4th-7th is expected to be a boost for the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung will pay working visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Republic of Tanzania from July 6th to 13th.

The second round of negotiations on an agreement to attract and recruit Vietnamese laborers to Russia between the Vietnamese and Russian Governments was held recently.

The northern province of Tuyen Quang has introduced its potential and strengths, as well as its desire to promote cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture, training and tourism, with Spanish businesses.

Vietnam has made active contribution to the success of the ASEAN Festival Day, Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Vu Van Dung has reported.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on July 1st as part of his attendance at the G20 Summit and visit to Japan.

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmstrom exchanged ideas related to the signing and ratification of the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) during their meeting in Hanoi on July 1st.

A delegation of the National Assembly’s Committee for External Affairs paid a working visit to Russia from June 27th-28th to evaluate the implementation of international treaties signed by Russia and Vietnam for the 2001-2018 period.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Nguyen Phu Trong has offered condolences to Cyprus over the death of former President and former General Secretary of the Progressive Party of Working People Dimitris Christofias.

Vietnam attaches importance to developing the comprehensive partnership with the US, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on June 28th.

The 152nd Canadian National Day was marked at a ceremony held by the Canadian Embassy in Hanoi on June 27th.

The relationship between Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh city, and Thailand has developed well over the past years, especially in trade and investment, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh city People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong has said.

Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh city People’s Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan recognized and appreciated the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for its efforts in carrying out projects in Vietnam, contributing to deepening the Vietnam – Japan strategic partnership.

Expressing his impression on Hanoi socio-economic development achievements over the past years, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Pereric Hogberg stressed that Hanoi is always an important part in the Vietnam – Sweden bilateral relationship.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has granted an interview to Japanese media on the occasion of his Japan visit and participation in the 14th G20 Summit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe from June 27th to July 1st.

The Vietnam - Republic of Korea (RoK) friendship gala was held on June 26th by the Association of People Loving Vietnam in the RoK (VESAMO) and the Vietnam - RoK Friendship Association, holding great significance for fostering the friendship between the two countries.

Cambodia’s Chea Sim University of Kamchay Mear received gifts from the Vietnamese State in a ceremony held on June 25th.

Vietnam will play an important role in the US’ Indo-Pacific Strategy, and energy will be a factor promoting the bilateral cooperation.

As the Vietnamese economy is growing strongly and the country cares for advanced technologies, Vietnam and Norway will have many opportunities for cooperation, thus promoting bilateral trade. The future of cooperation is very optimistic for both sides.

Nguyen Thanh Phong, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh city People’s Committee, on June 25th received Governor of the Republic of Korea’s Gyeongsanbuk province Lee Cheol Woo and discussed measures to boost bilateral cooperation.

The upcoming visit to Japan by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc from June 27th to July 1st during which he will attend G20 Summit shows how important the two countries’ partnership is to Vietnam.

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Promotion Agreement (EVIPA) are keys to benefit both the EU and Vietnam, as they play a role as the most important legal framework for economic and investment relations between the two sides.

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception for Chief Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Vietnam Rana Flowers in Hanoi on June 25th.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on June 24th between the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (NPA) and the Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in order to promote the training of Vietnamese senior officials.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has lauded outgoing Australian Ambassador Craig Chittick for contributions during his three-year tenure in Vietnam with two-way trade up by nearly 17 percent each year.

As a special guest at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Vietnam will take an active part in the upcoming G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, held from June 28th-29th. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is expected to deliver important speeches covering the key issues of the summit.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone have agreed to continue giving top priority to promoting the sustainable development of bilateral cooperation, and promised to do their best for the effort.