Việt Nam News

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn suggested the Mekong region and Japan prioritise the implementation of two important goals that are full control of the COVID-19 pandemic and sustainable and inclusive economic recovery.

She stressed Việt Nam’s stance of “independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation, diversification, and promoting ties with partners, especially key partners,” in response to questions from the media during Thursday press briefing about the frequent visits from high-ranking US officials to the country suggesting a gathering of forces against China amid US-China’s escalating strategic competition.

The Party Central Committee's Inspection Commission has proposed punishment on seven centrally-managed officials and many other leaders and officials of State enterprises in the first half of this year.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn proposed Switzerland continue to assist Việt Nam in accessing to COVID-19 vaccine supply, treatment drugs and necessary medical equipment during his talks with Switzerland’s Vice President and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on Thursday.

Việt Nam on Thursday condemns China’s newly announced military drill near its Hoàng Sa (Paracels) archipelago as a serious violation of the country’s sovereignty.

State President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and his spouse will pay an official visit to Laos from August 9-10.

ASEAN and Canada say they will launch negotiations for a free trade agreement in 2021 and pledged to enhance economic, trade and investment partnerships as well as stabilise supply chain linkages.

Russia will continue to supply vaccines to ASEAN countries and is ready to transfer and expand vaccine production in the region.

Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn attended the 11th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting via a videoconference on August 4, as part of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings.

Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn urged India to continue its prompt and stable vaccine supply for ASEAN member states at the ASEAN – India foreign ministers’ meeting held on Wednesday  as part of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-54) and related meetings.

The ASEAN-Australia Post Ministerial Conference was held on Tuesday, with the attendance of Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne along with her counterparts from all 10 Southeast Asian countries, with COVID-19 cooperation and regional issues topping the agenda.

ASEAN member countries and the United States yesterday affirmed their determination to work closely together to contribute to maintaining peace, security and stability in the region, including maritime security and safety in the South China Sea (East Sea).

Collaboration between ASEAN member countries and Japan, Republic of Korea and China was the focus of the ASEAN+3 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which was held virtually on Tuesday.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn yesterday affirmed that the partnership between ASEAN and Japan over the past five decades had been a 'heart-to-heart' relationship and had grown stronger even in the most difficult times.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn attended the ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held virtually on Tuesday, within the framework of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-54), to discuss COVID-19, trade and the South China Sea dispute.

Việt Nam officially assumes the role as coordinator for ASEAN-the Republic of Korea (RoK) relations for 2021-24 at the ASEAN-RoK Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held via videoconference on Tuesday.

The event, chaired by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Prak Sokhon and US Secretary of State Antony Blinkin, is part of the ongoing ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting which opened on Monday.

On the occasion of the Third Turkey-ASEAN Trilateral Meeting to be held on August 9, 2021, Việt Nam News introduces an article by H.E., Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlum, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey.