Laos extends condolences to Việt Nam over former Party leader’s death

 The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, the National Assembly, Government, and the Lao Front for National Construction’s Central Committee yesterday extended condolences to the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee, National Assembly, Government and the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee over the passing of Đỗ Mười, former General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee.

NA Vice Chairman assures friendship with UK

National Assembly Vice Chairman Uông Chu Lưu hosted a reception in Hà Nội yesterday for Chairperson of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Việt Nam of the UK Wayne David, assuring him that Việt Nam highly values its friendship and co-operation with the UK.

Leader opens Party Central Committee’s meeting

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng delivered the opening speech at the eighth meeting of the 12th Party Central Committee yesterday, suggesting that participants should focus on socio-economic development, the Việt Nam Maritime Strategy and Party-building.

Former party chief support crucial to Viet Nam joining ASEAN

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Mạnh Cầm revealed a little-known fact about late Party General Secretary Đỗ Mười: his fervent support was a major factor in Việt Nam’s choice to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Netherlands helps train Việt Nam to tackle torture

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Clingendael Academy of the Netherlands opened a training course for Vietnamese officials on the implementation of the UN Convention Against Torture (UNCAT) at the academy on October 1.

Party Central Committee’s 8th meeting opens

The 12th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) convened its eighth meeting this morning to review the 10-year implementation of the resolution on Việt Nam's Maritime Strategy towards 2020.

NA Chairwoman hopes diplomats will bring opportunities to localities

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has urged ambassadors and heads of representative Vietnamese agencies abroad to seek and bring more development opportunities to Vietnamese localities, especially those suffering in disadvantaged areas, in order to narrow the development gap.

 

Former Party General Secretary Đỗ Mười passes away

Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Đỗ Mười passed away at 11:30 pm yesterday at the ripe old age of 101 at the 108 Military Hospital, said the National Commission of Health Services for Senior Officials.

First Vietnamese peacekeepers start journey to war-torn South Sudan

Hidden at the bottom of Thư’s heavy army backpack was a well-wrapped jar of salt. It was a gift from her mother given the last time the two met, and Thư planned to take it to the war-torn South Sudan where she will be one of the first Vietnamese members of the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission.

Acting President greets former Mozambican President

Việt Nam always attaches importance to its relations with Mozambique, and considers the country a priority co-operation partner of Việt Nam in Africa, Acting President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh told former President of Mozambique Armando Emilio Guebuza.

Communist Party of Việt Nam delegation visits Japan

A delegation of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) led by Phan Đình Trạc, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and Head of its Commission for Internal Affairs, has been on a working visit to Japan from September 24 to 30.

Vietnamese, Chinese Party officials discuss bilateral ties

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Organisation Commission Phạm Minh Chính welcomed Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Board of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Secretary of its Commission for Discipline Inspection, in Hà Nội on September 28.

Prime Minister meet with foreign leaders

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc held meetings with leaders of Cuba, Bulgaria, Croatia, Fiji and Saint Lucia in New York, during which he briefed them on Việt Nam’s development achievements and its foreign policies.

PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc meets with UN leaders

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on September 28 (Vietnam time) had separate meetings with President of the UN General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres as part of his activities during the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly in New York

Prime Minister calls for joint efforts for global peace, development

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc addressed the High-level General Debate of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly, calling on countries to continue highlighting the role of the United Nations and join hands for a world of peace, equality and sustainable development.

Vietnamese, Cambodian armies’ women enhance co-operation

 Women of the Việt Nam People’s Army (VPA) and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) should continue enhancing exchanges of delegations to strengthen solidarity and mutual understanding, along with bolstering experience-sharing and training.

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