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PM Phạm Minh Chính highlighted Japan as Việt Nam's leading important economic partner, biggest partner in official development assistance

PM Phạm Minh Chính also highlighted Japan as Việt Nam's leading important economic partner, biggest partner in official development assistance, second largest in labour cooperation, third largest in investment and fourth largest in trade.

NA Permanent Vice Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn attributed this success to the positive contributions of the provincial and municipal NA delegations, alongside the coordinated efforts of the Council for Ethnic Minorities, NA committees, the NA Office, and agencies of the NA Standing Committee, especially the active and central role played by deputies

Việt Nam is committed and stands ready to resolve disputes in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) with relevant parties, including the Spratlys, through peaceful measures that are in line with international law.

The Ministry of Public Security has intensified its investigation into the Phúc Sơn Group Joint Stock Company case, announcing the arrest of two more suspects, Major General Tô Ân Xô, the ministry's spokesperson said on Thursday. 

HCM City wishes to strengthen cooperation with localities of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), said Politburo member, Secretary of the city Party Committee Nguyễn Văn Nên on Wednesday while receiving Director of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) Kim Song Nam.

Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the UN in Geneva, on Wednesday called on parties involved in armed conflicts to strictly abide by international humanitarian law and rules with regard to the protection of the civilian population and infrastructure.

National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ met outstanding scholars, intellectuals, religious dignitaries, and representatives from ethnic minority groups in Hà Nội.

The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has reached upwards of 32,000, while the toll on Israel side were 1,200 fatalities, since Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on Oct 7, 2023.

US Senator Gillibrand’s visit will contribute to enhancing mutual understanding and trust, and promoting the relations between the two countries and their legislatures, said Deputy Prime Minister Trần Lưu Quang.

Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng is leading a trade mission to Việt Nam, which comprises more than 250 people, including representatives from 200 leading Canadian businesses.

In a decade, two-way trade revenue increased from US$10.4 billion in 2013 to nearly $19 billion in 2023. Particularly, the value reached $21.6 billion in 2022, exceeding the $20-billion-band mark for the first time.

During a recent conversation with a Vietnam News Agency reporter in Bangkok, Songrit said the Điện Biên Phủ victory had inspired and encouraged the fight for independence in colonised nations worldwide, with the model of solidarity displayed by Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia which ultimately led to their triumph over superpowers like France and the US.

Since 2023, Việt Nam has welcomed seven delegations from the US Congress, which are aimed at strengthening mutual trust and understanding in the Việt Nam-US ties.

Cambodian Military Attaché in Việt Nam Maj. Gen. Leang Sovannara affirmed that in his tenure, he will make efforts to contribute to the effective implementation of Việt Nam-Cambodia defence cooperation contents.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba stressed Việt Nam's unwavering support for Cuba in its fight against the US blockade, its pursuit of socio-economic development and efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

Japan is currently Việt Nam's largest ODA provider. Since 1992, Japan has provided Việt Nam with over 2,700 billion JPY in ODA loans, along with nearly 100 billion JPY in non-refundable aid and nearly 180 billion JPY in technical assistance.

Việt Nam needs a peaceful, stable external environment and active cooperation and support from important partners, including the US.