Việt Nam and Laos started their three-day celebration of diplomatic ties with an opening ceremony highlighting the special solidarity and friendship between the two countries in the northern province of Sơn La, which borders two northern Lao provinces, yesterday.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, his spouse and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Frankfurt International Airport in Germany’s Hessen state on the morning of Wednesday (local time), beginning his trip to Germany for a working visit and attendance at the G20 Summit at the invitation of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Phạm Bình Minh led a Vietnamese high-ranking delegation to attend the 9th Delhi Dialogue which opened in New Delhi, India on Tuesday. 

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc will showcase Việt Nam as a dynamic country and a trusted and responsible member of the international community during his visit to Germany and attendance at the G20 Summit.

Defence Minister General Ngô Xuân Lịch hosted a reception yesterday for Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of Thailand General Chaichan Changmongkol in Hà Nội.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Uông Chu Lưu met yesterday with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan Tadamori Oshima and held talks with the Vice President of Japan’s House of Councillors Akira Gunji on a visit to Japan.

Việt Nam and India are determined to expand bilateral relations to match the elevated status of comprehensive strategic partnership that both nations have agreed on.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc emphasised the need of “quality over quantity” in law-making as he chaired the monthly cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Uông Chu Lưu started his working visit to Japan from Monday.