International Cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has highlighted the six priorities the diplomatic sector will focus on in 2023, during a recent interview granted to the press.

Over the past time, Vietnam has received considerable care and support from the United Nations and international partner countries, contributing to reducing the country's budget burden to invest in participating in UN peacekeeping operations.

Leaders of many countries, political parties, and international organisations have sent congratulations to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong on the New Year 2023 and the traditional Lunar New Year of Vietnam.

The winner of the contest to design a commemorative logo for the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Singapore diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of strategic partnership was honoured at an award ceremony held in both face-to-face and online forms in Hanoi on January 19.

A delegation from Cambodia’s Kampong Speu province led by Deputy Governor Horn Pheakdey on January 19 visited the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long on the occasion of the Tet (Lunar New Year), the biggest traditional festival in Vietnam.

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on January 18 held talks with his Portuguese counterpart Joao Gomes Cravinho, who is on an official visit to Vietnam on January 17 - 19.

The Vietnamese Government always values the development of traditional friendship with Portugal, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs Joao Gomes Cravinho during a reception in Hanoi on January 18.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping exchanged greetings on the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (January 18, 1950 - 2023).

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh People's Committee Phan Van Mai appreciated the contributions of consular agencies for their coordination in the organization of external events, trade and investment promotion, cultural and educational activities; being the focal point connecting the city with international resources from financial resources to knowledge; creating opportunities for the city to attract and utilize international resources for socio-economic recovery and development after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on January 17 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Paris Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam (Paris Peace Accords) (January 27, 1973-2023).

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on January 17 held talks with Speaker of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s NA Kim Jin-pyo who is on an official visit to Vietnam from January 12-18.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong applauded the progress in the Vietnam - Republic of Korea (RoK) relations while receiving Speaker of the RoK’s National Assembly (NA) Kim Jin-pyo in Hanoi on January 17.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam always views the RoK as an important and long-term strategic partner during his meeting with Speaker of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s National Assembly (NA) Kim Jin-pyo in Hanoi on January 17.

On January 16, Secretary of the Da Nang City Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang received and worked with delegations from the Consulate Generals of China, Japan, Laos and the Russian Federation in the city.

(CPV) - Throughout the last 50 years, Vietnam and Austria have developed excellent relations in a broad spectrum of areas, from the political, to the economic and the cultural. I see great potential for further deepening our friendly relations.

In the coming time, Ninh Binh province hopes that the Korean National Assembly will pay attention to and create conditions for it to continue comprehensive cooperation with Korean cities, so that the traditional friendship between the two countries, and between the province and Korean cities, will constantly be consolidated and developed.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2023 will be a chance for Vietnam to share with the international community its vision on common efforts in settling emerging global challenges, as well as Vietnam's policies and experience in international integration and socio-economic development, Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), WTO and other international organisations in Geneva, told Vietnam News Agency on the threshold of the forum.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping on January 14 exchanged their greetings on the occasion of the coming Lunar New Year, to be celebrated by the peoples of both countries.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 13 for 25 international guests from 15 countries who came to Vietnam for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Paris Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam (Paris Peace Accords).

Vietnam always considers Japan a strategic and long-term partner of top importance, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Japanese Minister of State for Financial Services Suzuki Shunichi during a reception in Hanoi on January 13.

(CPV) - Deputy Chief of the U.S. Mission to Vietnam (DCM) Melissa Bishop praised the potential of Vietnamese youth to serve as a positive force in their country and the region at the final round of the Speak to Lead English Speaking competition on January 12.

Chairman of the City People's Committee Phan Van Mai highly appreciated the areas that Sunwah Group and businesses are interested in, meeting the needs of the city.

On January 12, the People's Committee of Quang Binh province held a ceremony to inaugurate Son Thuy kindergarten and Hoa Thuy communal health station in Le Thuy district, which were sponsored by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Vietnam supports and will contribute to the Global South for a world of fairness, openness, prosperity and happiness, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said in his remarks delivered virtually at the opening of the Voice of Global South Summit on January 12.

The official visit to Laos by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is a success, contributing to realising diplomatic policy set by the 13th National Party Congress which advocates valuing the development of ties with neighbouring and ASEAN countries, with the top priority given to Laos, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 12 for Hanazumi Hideyo, Governor of Japan's Niigata prefecture, during which the Vietnamese leader suggested that Niigata foster partnership with Vietnamese localities.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao host Sonexay Siphandone co-chaired the 45th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee in Vientiane on January 12.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao host Sonexay Siphandone co-chaired the 45th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee in Vientiane on January 12.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao host Sonexay Siphandone visited a photo exhibition on achievements in the two countries’ economic cooperation, held in Vientiane on January 12.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited former senior leaders of Laos on January 11 as part of his official trip to the country.