NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan made the statement at a November 29 meeting with President of the Australia-Vietnam Friendship Society (AVFS) Kim Sampson in Canberra. The top legislator expressed her delight at increased exchange visits and meetings at all levels as well as expanded cooperation via all channels, including between their Parties, parliaments, governments and people.At the recent APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Vietnam’s Da Nang city, Prime Ministers Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Malcolm Turnbull consented to soon lift the Vietnam-Australia relationship to a strategic partnership, she said, while hoping that bilateral ties will be strengthened for mutual benefit.She described the organization's practical activities as a bridge helping to reinforce the countries’ sound relations, especially deepen their people’s friendship and mutual understanding. Vietnam and Australia will celebrate the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic ties in 2018. Therefore, … [Read more...] about NA Chair pledges to facilitate Vietnam- Australia friendship organisations’ activities
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NA leader pledges to support VN, Australia friendship organisations’ ties
The meeting between NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and President of the Australia-Vietnam Friendship Society Kim Sampson (Photo: VNA)Canberra (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) andGovernment of Vietnam always support and create favourable conditions forVietnamese and Australian friendship organisations to increase activities,including educational and cultural exchanges and cooperation in humanitarianaid.The remark was made by NA Chairwoman Nguyen ThiKim Ngan during her meeting with President of the Australia-Vietnam FriendshipSociety (AVFS) Kim Sampson in Canberra on November 29.The top legislator, who is on an official visitto Australia, noted with satisfaction the increase of mutual high-rankingvisits and meetings, adding that cooperation via all channels, includingbetween their Parties, parliaments, governments and people, has been expanded.At the recent APEC Economic Leaders’ Week inVietnam’s Da Nang city, Prime Ministers Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Malcolm … [Read more...] about NA leader pledges to support VN, Australia friendship organisations’ ties
More than 100 photos about Vietnam, Laos traditional friendship
The exhibition features more than 100 photos taken by VNA photo journalists, which reflect the special bond of the two countries in the struggle for independence and in the national construction of each country. Photos of President Ho Chi Minh, Lao President Souphanouvong and other leaders of the two countries were also on display.Speaking at the event, VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi said 2017 is a special milestone in the Vietnam - Laos relationship, as activities have been launched in the two countries as proofs of a special international friendship.He noted that bilateral relations have been thriving over the years in all fields, including politics, defence-security, external affairs, economy, trade-investment, education-training and people-to-people exchange.Vietnam’s press agencies have contributed to the development of bilateral relations, he added. In January 2018, VNA and Lao News Agency (KPL) will celebrate 50 years of cooperation. The event runs until November 30 … [Read more...] about More than 100 photos about Vietnam, Laos traditional friendship
Photo exhibition on Vietnam – Laos friendship opens in Hanoi
The event is being held by Vietnam News Agency to celebrate the 55th anniversary of relations and the 40th year since the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Cooperation Treaty.Cutting ribbon to open the exhibitionVisitors to the exhibition (Photo source: tienphong.vn)The exhibition, titled "Vietnam - Laos relations forever stronger than mountains and rivers”, features the traditional friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Laos. It will run until November 30th. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition on Vietnam – Laos friendship opens in Hanoi
Vietnam, Algeria promote friendship and cooperation
Vietnam is willing to share its experiences in joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and boost cooperation in various areas with the African nation, says National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong. Mr Trong told his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Ziari during talks in Hanoi on January 19 that conducting WTO negotiations is not an easy task, but it is important to seize opportunities and overcome challenges in the post-admission period. He praised Algeria’s efforts to cushion the impact of the global economic and financial turmoil and become one of four newly emerging economies in Africa. He said Algeria plays a very important role in maintaining peace in North Africa and the whole continent as well as in the non-aligned movement struggling for a new and fair world order. Vietnam attaches great importance to strengthening the friendly and cooperative relations with its traditional friends, including Algeria, affirmed Mr Trong. He underlined the need to educate the two … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Algeria promote friendship and cooperation