International Cooperation

Based on the deepening strategic partnership for development, Vietnam and Singapore have made many cooperation achievements, especially in the economic field. The two countries are trying to make effective use of these achievements and exploit the potentials of cooperation to jointly recover and develop strongly after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam wishes UNDP will continue to give advice to and support Vietnam in terms of health care, bidding and procurement of medicines and medical equipment, and marine spatial planning, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha told UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Ramla Khalidi.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming official visits to Singapore and Brunei carry the message of joining hands for a cohesive ASEAN and a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Southeast Asia, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has affirmed.

The Prime Ministers of Singapore and Vietnam will witness the signing ceremony of bilateral agreements to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of green economy and digital economy.

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) on February 6 presented a “For peace and friendship among nations” insignia to Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam Fernando Apparício da Silva, for honoring his contributions to reinforcing and strengthening the relationship between the two countries.

Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has hailed outgoing Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam Fernando Apparício da Silva’s contributions to consolidating the practical and effective development of Vietnam-Brazil comprehensive partnership during his tenure.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) is a key labor export market of Vietnam. After the COVID-19 pandemic was gradually brought under control, the promotion of cooperation and labor entry was promoted by both Vietnamese and Korean relevant units.

Recently, the elephant herd in Leipzig Zoo in Germany officially welcomed a new member - Bao Ngoc. This is a baby elephant whose father and mother were both born in Vietnam and were given to Leipzig by Ho Chi Minh City in 1984 and 1985.

St. Petersburg (Russia) is expected to inaugurate the statue of President Ho Chi Minh in June, on the 100th anniversary of his arrival in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg), marking this the fifth President Ho Chi Minh statue in Russia.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam will pay official visits to the Republic of Singapore and Brunei Darussalam from February 8-11.

Pasaxon (The People), the official newspaper of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, ran an article on February 3 on the occasion of the 93rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

Vietnam will work with other ASEAN member states to discuss, agree on processes, procedures and necessary measures to support Timor Leste to become an official member of the group soon, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said.

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang chaired a meeting with the General Department of Defence Industry on February 3, asking for effective implementation of cooperation agreements on the field with other countries.

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has obtained many outstanding achievements and accompanied the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) in the development of the two sides and their gainful partnership, affirmed Thongsavanh Phomvihane, head of the LPRP Central Committee's Commission for External Relations.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on February 2 held a meeting to celebrate the 74th anniversary of India's Republic Day (January 26, 1950 – 2023).

The Central Committees of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) have sent messages of congratulations to the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee on the occasion of the CPV’s 93rd anniversary (February 3).

During a reception for Cambodian Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City Sok Dareth on February 1, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen thanked Cambodia in general and Consul General Sok Dareth in particular for their support to the city during the difficult period due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On January 31, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), New York, received Ambassador Sophea Eat, the new Head of the Cambodian Permanent Mission to the UN, to pay a courtesy visit on the occasion the start of her working term.

At the invitation of Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son will attend the 32nd ASEAN Coordinating Council Meeting (ACC) and the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting Retreat (AMMR) in Jakarta, Indonesia, from February 3-4.

On the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Vietnam (January 31, 1950 - January 31, 2023), on February 1, Radio the Voice of DPRK broadcast an article highlighting the unchanged friendly relationship over the time with Vietnam.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping has sent a letter to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong to thank him for cabling a message of condolences over the passing of comrade Jiang Zemin.

That was the affirmation of Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Nguyen Van Doanh at a workshop to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Russian Federation (January 30), which was held online on January 30 by Russia’s St. Petersburg’s External Relations Department.

Ambassador Latsamy Keomany, Head of the Lao Permanent Mission to the UN, WTO and other international organisations in Geneva, has extended best wishes to Vietnamese Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai and staff on the occasion of Tet (Lunar New Year) festival.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 27 sent a message of congratulations to Chris Hipkins on his election as Prime Minister of New Zealand./.

(CPV) - Expressing her impression of Vietnam's economic achievements in 2022, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Ms. Hilde Solbakken assessed that Vietnam's rapid economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic and GDP growth have impressed the international community.

Acting President of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan has sent a message of congratulations to Governor General David Hurley on the 235th National Day of Australia (January 26).

(CPV) – Indonesia and Vietnam, two sizable nations in Southeast Asia, have a similar vision of becoming developed countries by 2045 at our centennial. A peaceful, stable, and prosperous region is another goal shared by the two nations. To achieve these objectives and keep ASEAN in the driver's seat of the regional architecture in the Indo-Pacific, Vietnam and Indonesia must continue and deepen their collaboration.

More than 2 years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic appeared and gradually spread globally. Vietnam was no exception and all aspects of life, economy and society were seriously affected.

A Vietnamese delegation has attended the fourth session of the UN Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) for Criminal Purposes.

The Israel - Vietnam Friendship Association has been established with a view to increasing people diplomacy between the two countries.