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98-year-old Madam Bình honoured for historic role in ending US intervention in Việt Nam

Việt Nam and Laos share post-COVID-19 recovery experience

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith on Sunday exchanged information and experience in combating the COVID-19 pandemic as well as specific measures to foster collaboration in various fields in the post-pandemic period.

Ambassador to UN reaffirms value of Buddhism

Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Việt Nam Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has reaffirmed the value and vitality of Buddhist doctrines as the world faces conflicts, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.

District and commune-level administrative units to be streamlined

As many as 6 administrative units at district-level and 546 units at communal level have been streamlined under a plan of rearrangement of administrative units for 2019-2021 period.

PM sends sympathies to Myanmar leader over jade mine landslide

The same day, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh extended sympathies to Union Minister for International Cooperation Kyaw Tin.

Việt Nam gifts face masks to UK, Ireland

The Embassy of Việt Nam in the UK handed over 135,000 antimicrobial face masks to authorities of London and Wales on Thursday (local time) to support the fight against COVID-19.

Việt Nam attends UN Security Council’s Open Debate on Pandemics and Security

Deputy Foreign Minister Tô Anh Dũng attended the UN Security Council’s Open Debate on Pandemics and Security on Thursday, during which he said that intensifying international solidarity and multilateralism is a solution to current challenges.

Việt Nam protests illegal Chinese military drill on Paracel islands

Previously, China also announced the establishment of administrative districts in the East Sea to govern over both Hoàng Sa and Trường Sa (Spratly) islands, which also met with a rebuke from Việt Nam.

Việt Nam enhances its role thanks to joining UNSC activities

Given the compicated political-security, socio-economic situation in the world and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, Việt Nam has made a lot of contribution as a non-permanent member of the United National Security Council (UNSC).

Việt Nam prioritises defence-security co-operation in ASEAN

The dialogue aimed to promote defence co-operation within ARF in response to COVID-19 and make preparations for the 17th ARF Security Policy Conference (ASPC) to take place on July 8.

Việt Nam reiterates consistent support for 2015 Iran nuclear deal

Việt Nam affirmed its consistent support for the disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, along with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal at a meeting of the UN Security Council on June 30 (local time).

Russian Ambassador optimistic about constitutional amendments

The Russian embassy in Việt Nam opened its door on Wednesday from 8am to 8pm to welcome Russian nationals coming to vote on proposed amendments to the Consitution, the same day with voting day in Russia.

New Joint Commission on Việt Nam-Italy Economic Co-operation formed

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation have signed an agreement to establish a new Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation.

Việt Nam highlights efforts to ensure human rights amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Mai underlined the priority given to ensuring the safety of and right to health care services for the people, especially vulnerable groups.

ASEAN, Australia foreign ministers pledged cooperation in response against COVID-19

ASEAN and Australian foreign ministers convened Tuesday in a virtual meeting to discuss cooperation in regards to the coronavirus pandemic and outlining a plan for economic recovery in the Indo-Pacific region.

Conference for regional, international defence officials held in Hà Nội

The Ministry of National Defence held a video conference of the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus Working Group (ADSOM+ WG) in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

Việt Nam calls int’l community to maintain humanitarian aid for Syria

World Food Programme estimated at 9.3 million Syrians are facing food security problems.

AIPA advisory council meets to reinforce co-operation in drug fight

As a responsible member of the international community, Việt Nam has taken an active and proactive part in global and regional anti-drug activities.

Việt Nam shows proactive, responsible chairmanship of ASEAN: opinions

By successfully organising the teleconferenced 36th ASEAN Summit amid the complexities of COVID-19, Việt Nam has once again affirmed its proactive and responsible chairmanship of ASEAN in 2020.

ASEAN Declaration on Human Resources Development for the Challenging World of Work

The ASEAN Declaration on Human Resources Development for the Challenging World of Work was adopted at the teleconferenced 36th ASEAN Summit on June 26.