Deputy spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng, during a press briefing in Hà Nội, stressed that in the immediate aftermath of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in March 2014, the Vietnamese authorities prepared a response plan, shared information, coordinating with Malaysia and other countries to conduct a wide-scale search and rescue, and supported foreign journalists on reporting on the incident.
Việt Nam wishes to reaffirm that our consistent position is that all activities in the South China Sea need to strictly adhere to international law, respect the sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction towards our waters as established by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
The threat is further compounded by the negative impacts of climate change that are causing extreme weather events.
During the meeting, Major General Nagai Nobukazu, JCG Deputy Commander, spoke highly of the coordination between Japan and Việt Nam to ensure maritime security and safety, expressing the hope that the two forces will strengthen collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính held a working session with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on April 5 to review the implementation of the agreement between the two Politburos.
The fourth Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit, themed “'Innovation and Cooperation for a Water Secure and Sustainable Mekong”, issued the Vientiane Declaration before it wrapped up in the Lao capital on April 5.
Vientiane Declaration Innovation and Cooperation for a Water Secure and Sustainable Mekong, 5 April 2023
The number of new draft laws to be submitted will be twice as high than the previous general meetings.
During the fourth MRC Summit in Vientiane, leaders of Mekong River countries and their partners discussed challenges and solutions to develop the river basin sustainably.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), Ambassador Lê Thị Tuyết Mai, Head of the Permanent Mission of Việt Nam to the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organisation and other international organisations in Geneva, said the Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Trần Lưu Quang, had actively participated the session since its beginning.
Minister Counselor Lê Thị Minh Thoa called on countries to fully implement the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).
Party chief Nguyễn Phú Trọng suggested two sides enhance their political ties and high-level delegation exchanges, effectively implement the signed agreements, promote people-to-people exchanges, and strengthen coordination in international issues.
National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ conveyed his invitation to President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines and Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives Milton Dick to visit Việt Nam at an appropriate time.
Australia was one of the first countries to sign with Việt Nam a memorandum of understanding on peacekeeping cooperation in 2015
WB will continue to accompany the Vietnamese Government in the next phase of development, work with Việt Nam in building the Việt Nam 2045 report, and help the country realise its development goals.
The summit, themed “'Innovation and Cooperation for a Water Secure and Sustainable Mekong”, will be attended by the Prime Ministers of the MRC member countries – Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Việt Nam, and representatives of the MRC’s dialogue partners – China and Myanmar, its 12 development partners, and international organisations within and outside the Mekong region.
Việt Nam attaches importance to and prioritises strengthening relations with Cambodia for the benefit of the two peoples, stated National Assembly (NA) Permanent Vice Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn while receiving Secretary General of the Senate of Cambodia Oum Sarith in Hà Nội on Tuesday.
Regarding the South China Sea, both sides agreed to make efforts to maintain peace, stability, and handle disputes at sea in the spirit of high-level mutual understanding and the Agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related issues.
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