Co-operation key for sea security

A common perspective among countries on the risks facing regional maritime security is crucial to build strong co-operation, said Commodore Michiel Hijmans, former deputy permanent military representative of the Netherlands to NATO and the European Union.

NA Standing Committee’s 49th session

The 13th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee kicked off its 49th session in Hà Nội yesterday, during which court-related issues and preparations for the 14th parliament are high on the agenda.

VN works to better ensure human rights

Việt Nam will ensure better fundamental human rights for its people, Vice President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thĩnh said at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, yesterday.

President starts Laos State visit

President Trần Đại Quang arrived in Vientiane yesterday, beginning his three-day State visit to Laos at the invitation of Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith.

Deputy PM calls for improved trade balance with China

Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has called on China to create more favourable conditions for the transportation and import of Vietnamese goods, especially agro-forestry-fisheries products, in order to improve bilateral trade balance.

Marine security ideas for E. Asia

Urgent need for international co-operation mechanism on marine security and safety in East Asia highlighted at  international workshop in northern province of Quảng Ninh

Twenty agreements during Obama visit, says envoy

US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius described the recent historical visit to Vietnam by President Barack Obama “a great success” during a discussion at the Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington D.C on June 9.

Poland supports peace in East Sea

Polish Deputy Marshal of the Sejm (lower house) Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska said her country and other EU member states support Việt Nam and ASEAN in carrying out peaceful measures in line with international laws to settle disputes in the East Sea. 

ASEAN and China senior officials in 12th meeting

ASEAN and Chinese senior officials reviewed the implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and discussed the building of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) during their 12th meeting in the northern province of Quảng Ninh yesterday.
 

VN, Laos still need annual gov’t meeting: PM

Việt Nam and Laos should maintain the annual meeting of their governments, in order to handle issues arising which pertain to their plans, especially the 2016-20 plan, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said. 

VN supports Laos ASEAN presidency

Việt Nam will actively support and share experiences so that Laos can fulfill its presidency of ASEAN in 2016 as well as successfully organise the ASEAN Summit.

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