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Vietnam is regarded as an interesting interlocutor for Greece in Southeast Asia. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, in remarks made during his visit to Hanoi, highlighted Vietnam’s growing role in the region and the world, wishing to enhance relations with Vietnam in Greece’s diplomacy towards the Asia-Pacific region. Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias in Hanoi on August 1. Photo: VNA Greece treasured Vietnam’s role and position in the region, FM Dendias shared the view during the meetings with Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on August 1. “I believe that Vietnam, a country of 100 million people, with a thriving economy of almost US$400 billion, constitutes an interesting interlocutor for Greece in the Southeast Asian region; and that it would be highly beneficial to broaden and deepen our relations,” the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs … [Read more...] about Greece hails Vietnam’s role in region

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (C) at the ASEAN-RoK Foreign Ministers' Meeting. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son joined his ASEAN counterparts in meetings with the US, India, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the EU, and Russia on August 4 within the framework of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-55) and related meetings in Phnom Penh, Cambodia . The sides spent a great deal of time reviewed cooperation progress, agreed on future orientations, and exchanged views on regional and international situations. ASEAN proposes its partners maximise advantages brought by strategic and comprehensive partnerships, cooperate with the bloc in community building, and strive for common peace, stability and prosperity. . The countries suggested many extensive and diverse cooperation measures to assist ASEAN in building its community, accelerating recovery, and moving towards sustainable development. These measures covered … [Read more...] about AMM-55: ASEAN, partners review cooperation, agree on future orientations

At the meeting between FM Son and his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi, both officials agreed to exchange information, experience in issues of mutual concern, including maintenance of peace, stability, and cooperation in the region. Towards the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties, the two FMs reached consensus on organizing high-level visits, enhancing coordination, and improving efficiency of dialogue mechanisms, including the 12th meeting of Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Committee. They were also unanimous in implementing ODA programs for Vietnam, further cooperate and share viewpoints in the framework of the United Nations, ASEAN, Mekong, contributing to upholding regional peace, stability, prosperity and sustainable development. Meanwhile, meeting with Vietnamese FM Son, foreign ministers of China, India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan highly appreciated Vietnam’s role in the region and confirmed their desire to expand cooperation with the country. They proposed … [Read more...] about Foreign minister meets with foreign counterparts on AMM-55 sidelines

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (left) and Ambassador of South Africa Vuyiswa Tulelo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with newly-appointed ambassadors of South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Belgium, who came to present their credentials, in Hanoi on August 5. Meeting with Ambassador of South Africa Vuyiswa Tulelo, President Phuc expressed his belief that she will contribute to promoting the bilateral ties, especially the organisation of activities marking the 30th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023. Vietnam always attaches importance to the traditional friendship with South Africa and regards the country as an important cooperation and development partner in the continent, he affirmed. The President urged the diplomat to coordinate with Vietnamese agencies to step up the exchange of delegations, especially at the high level, through Party, State and National Assembly channels. Vietnam stands ready to support South Africa to … [Read more...] about President receives new ambassadors of South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Belgium