Việt Nam performed its role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) well in the first half of this year, contributing to creating an international and regional environment conducive to national development and bolstering ties with countries for the common goal of peace, stability, and prosperity, Deputy Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung has said.
The two officials expressed joy at the strong development of Việt Nam-UK strategic partnership since its establishment 10 years ago.
An online ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (ASEAN SOM) was held on Thursday to review the construction process of the ASEAN Community and implementation of initiatives on COVID-19 prevention and control.
Việt Nam has a full legal foundation and historical evidence to back up its sovereignty claims over the Trường Sa (Spratly) and Hoàng Sa (Paracel) islands and calls for all countries to respect international law.
The foreign ministry has discussed the issue with the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, the main operator of the special repatriation flights.
The Investigation police agency under the Ministry of Public Security on Thursday issued a decision on starting a case of appropriation of classified documents under Article 337, the 2015 Penal Code, according to Major General Tô Ân Xô, the spokesperson of the ministry.
Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), has called on relevant parties, especially Houthi rebels, to create favourable conditions for UN experts to address the issue related to an oil tanker off Yemen waters to avert an environmental catastrophe.
Quân expressed sympathies for the difficulties facing Cuba due to embargoes and the COVID-19 crisis but lauded the country’s efforts in fighting the pandemic.
The ministry’s spokespersons Lê Thị Thu Hằng said peace, stability, co-operation and development in the South China Sea are the common aspirations and goals of the countries in the sea, the region and the international community.
Attending the event were ASEAN senior officials and three Deputy Secretary Generals in charge of the ASEAN Political-Security, Economic and Socio-Cultural Communities.
Chaired by President of the United Russia Party and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, the event drew leaders of parties from China, Japan, Germany, Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Ukraine, Serbia, Spain and Việt Nam.
The UN Security Council held an in-person meeting about Colombia on Tuesday during which Việt Nam reaffirmed its support for the implementation of the peace deal in the South American nation.
The first stage would be held online from October 19-28 with lawmakers then meeting for another nine days from November 3-12.
With growing markets and capable human resources, the Mekong sub-region is emerging as a favourable destination for investment and a key link of the global trade and manufacturing network.
The Investigation Agency under the Ministry of Public Security on Monday issued a wanted notice for former deputy minister of Industry and Trade Hồ Thị Kim Thoa for violating regulations on management and use of state assets, causing losses and waste.
The investigation police agency under the Ministry of Public Security on July 13 searched the houses of three public servants in Hà Nội for allegedly stealing State secret documents.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh and British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab both believe that the relations between Vietnam and the UK will be expanded and enhanced in the time ahead.
The committee will discuss the review of the NA’s ninth session and make comments on preparations for the 10th session of the 14th National Assembly.
