NA Chair meets UNESCO boss

With the motto of being a trust-worthy partner and a responsible member of the international community, Việt Nam will continue participating in UNESCO’s work in the hope of making more contributions to the organisation, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said yesterday.

VN seeks to expand multifaceted ties with Myanmar: Party leader

The Vietnamese Party and Government always attaches importance to developing and expanding friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Myanmar, bilaterally, within ASEAN and at international forums, Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng said yesterday.

Party chief meets with Myanmar State Counsellor

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Nguyễn Phú Trọng and Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi hope to boost cooperation between the two countries in the future, they said during their meeting in Naypyidaw yesterday. 

Castro sends sympathy for flood

Cuba’s leader has expressed his sympathy in response to heavy losses in recent floods in northern mountainous provinces.
 

Turkish PM praises relations with Việt Nam

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, who is on an official visit to Việt Nam from August 22-24 at the invitation of PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, has granted the Vietnam News Agency an interview.

Việt Nam objects to Taiwan’s live-fire drill in Trường Sa

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng has voiced Việt Nam’s strong opposition to Taiwan’s live-fire drill on Ba Bình (Itu Aba) Island, part of the Trường Sa (Spratly) archipelago, and asked the Chinese territory not to repeat similar actions.

PM lauds Australia defence link

Việt Nam and Australia reaffirmed the strength of their relationship yesterday as Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc  received Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne in Hà Nội.

VN, Myanmar set up co-operative partnership

Việt Nam’s Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and President of Myanmar Htin Kyaw agreed to establish the bilateral comprehensive co-operative partnership during their talks in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday.

NA chief welcomes young Japanese parliamentarians

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân expressed her hope that young Japanese parliamentarians will contribute to deepening Việt Nam-Japan relations at a reception in Hà Nội yesterday for a delegation from the Liberal Democratic Party’s Youth Division.

Việt Nam, Laos share experiences in Party inspection

Việt Nam and Laos should continue to co-ordinate in organising anniversary activities until the end of the year so that the Việt Nam-Laos Friendship Year 2017 profoundly impacts the people of the two countries, especially young generations.

VN, Indonesia sign cooperation agreements

Việt Nam and Indonesia pledged yesterday to work together on issues from justice to agriculture to energy, following talks between Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and Indonesian President Joko Widodo. 

Party leader meets Indonesian President

Việt Nam attaches special importance and gives high priority to maintaining and developing its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Indonesia, said Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng.

Party chief visits Indonesian studies centre

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng visited Indonesia’s Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Jakarta, where he delivered a speech on the 50 years of ASEAN, including its formation, development and plans for the future.

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