Việt Nam considers sending civil force to UN peacekeeping missions

An inter-sectoral conference was held in Hà Nội on Thursday to review preparation work of the deployment of the level-2 field hospital No. 2 to replace the No. 1 currently operational in the war-torn African country, South Sudan.

Việt Nam, Italy convene third defence policy dialogue The third Việt Nam-Italy defence policy dialogue was held in Ha Noi on Wednesday under the co-chair of Deputy Defence Minister Bế Xuân Trường and Undersecretary of State for Defence of Italy Angelo Tofalo.

Việt Nam, UK hold 7th strategic dialogue Việt Nam and the UK will set up a specific organised crime working group to fight human trafficking and child sex abuse.

Deputy PM hails ambassador's dedication to Việt Nam-Australia ties

Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam received Australian Ambassador Craig Chittick in Hà Nội on Wednesday, congratulating the outgoing diplomat on having fulfilled his tasks in Việt Nam.

DR Congo leader says unrest in northeast 'attempted genocide' DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi described bloodshed in a volatile northeastern province as an "attempted genocide" on Tuesday, after a wave of violence that has killed scores of civilians and forced tens of thousands from their homes in less than a month.

Vietnamese, Australian FMs hold talks

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh has lauded Việt Nam visit by Marise Payne following her reappointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs cum Minister for Women of Australia, saying that it proves the Australian government’s appreciation for Việt Nam and substantial ties between the two nations. 

Nearly 100 killed, 19 missing in central Mali village massacre Nearly 100 people were killed in a gruesome overnight attack on a village in central Mali, in the latest violence to strike the fragile region, authorities said Monday.

Việt Nam a trustworthy partner for sustainable peace: top leader Party General Secretary, State President Nguyễn Phú Trọng has said Việt Nam is a trustworthy partner for sustainable peace in a message following the country’s election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-21 tenure.

UN peacekeeping missions affirm VN’s commitment to world peace Việt Nam's nomination for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for the 2020-21 term offered a great opportunity for the country to contribute to global peace and security, including the UN’s work, a former high-ranking diplomat has said.

Việt Nam optimistic about UN Security Council election

Vietnamese and foreign diplomats speak to Vietnam News Agency about opportunities and challenges ahead of the election in two days to decide whether Việt Nam will take a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-21 term