Diplomacy

Speaking at the event, permanent Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem said that since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties in 1973, Vietnam and Japan lifted their ties to a trusted and long-term stable partnership in 2002, strategic partnership in 2009, and extensive strategic partnership for the peace and prosperity of Asia in March 2014.  Liem said Ho Chi Minh City considers Japan not only an important strategic partner, but also a sincere and trusted friend.  He thanked the Japanese Government and people for providing effective support to the city’s development projects – such as the Vo Van Kiet highway, the metro line No.1, and water environment improvement – making important contributions to its socio-economic development in years past.  In the near future, the city will work closely with Japan to launch initiatives and increase dialogues towards promoting mutual understanding and developing bilateral … [Read more...] about HCM City marks 45 years of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties

Welcoming foreign delegations to Hanoi for the event which also coincides with the 40th anniversary of the ASOSAI Charter, the Vietnamese State leader extolled the 40-year path of development of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI), saying the organization has developed from 11 initial members to 46 members, and become one of seven regional organisations of the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI). ASOSAI has always taken the top spot in public audit and public governance, and significantly contributed to the development of supreme audit institutions (SAIs) in the region and the world, he said. He also hailed the organisation’s positive and effective assistance to Vietnam, saying that the role of SAIs in supervising the management and use of resources will help to ensure transparency and improve the effectiveness of budget and public asset use in member nations. The President also thanked ASOSAI for entrusting to the State … [Read more...] about Heads of delegations to ASOSAI 14 hosted by Vietnamese President

At the reception for Ambassador Ngoc who presented his credentials on September 17, US President Donald Trump welcomed the Ambassador and his family to Washington D.C and wished him a successful performance of his duty. The US president thanked Vietnam for giving him a warm welcome during his visit to Vietnam and attendance at the APEC summit in November 2017 and conveyed his best regards to Vietnamese leaders and people. For his part, Ambassador Ngoc sent the best regards from the Vietnamese leaders to President Trump. Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership is developing strongly and dynamically more than ever thanks to mutual understanding and effective cooperation in diverse fields and in regional and international issues of mutual concern, said the Ambassador. … [Read more...] about Vietnam willing to boost win-win cooperation with US

Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Estonian FM Sven Mikser (L) Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on September 14 held talks with Estonian Foreign Minister Sven Mikser, during which he hailed the first Vietnam visit by an Estonian FM since the two nations established diplomatic ties in 1992, describing it as an opportune occasion for both nations to examine ways to further bilateral relations. The two diplomats noted with satisfaction the two countries’ positive developments in recent times since the Vietnam visit of Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip in 2011. The duo consented to offer favourable conditions for Vietnam’s key exports such as agro-forestry products, garments and textiles and wood products to enter the Estonian market and other Baltic countries, and for Estonia’s staple items like information and technology, wood, and foodstuff products to gain access to the Vietnam and ASEAN markets. Minh lauded … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Estonia resolve to foster bilateral ties

Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Estonian FM Sven Mikser (L) Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on September 14 held talks with Estonian Foreign Minister Sven Mikser during which, he hailed the first Vietnam visit by an Estonian FM since the two nations established diplomatic ties in 1992, describing it as an opportune occasion for both nations to examine ways to further bilateral relations. The two diplomats noted with satisfaction the two countries’ positive developments in recent times since the Vietnam visit of Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip in 2011. The duo consented to offer favourable conditions for Vietnam’s key exports such as agro-forestry products, garments and textiles and wood products to enter the Estonian market and other Baltic countries, and for Estonia’s staple items like information and technology, wood, and foodstuff products to gain access to the Vietnam and ASEAN markets. Minh lauded … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Estonia show their resolve to foster bilateral ties