Friendship

At the event, VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga acknowledged and highly appreciated efforts of Ambassador Phomvihane during his term in the country. Nga emphasized that under the leadership of the Lao diplomat, the Lao Embassy in Vietnam has closely worked with the VUFO and its Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association to expand bilateral people-to-people exchanges. VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga hands over the award to Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Thongsavanh Phomvihane Handing over the insignia to Ambassador Phomvihane, she said that the award aims to honor the Lao Ambassador’s considerable contributions to promoting friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos. For his part, Ambassador Phomvihane expressed his pleasure at receiving the VUFO’s noble award, and pledged to further contribute to the friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Lao Ambassador to Vietnam presented with friendship award

Vice Chairman of the Can Tho People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien (R) and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Menh Kossony (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho held a working session with a delegation of the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on November 19, discussing bilateral cooperation possibilities. At the session, Vice Chairman of Can Tho People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien affirmed that the city’s administration and people always give special feeling to Cambodia, as demonstrated in various activities to foster bilateral friendship. He noted that in the field of education, Can Tho has provided support in studying costs for Cambodian students in the city who number around 50, and assisted them in adapting to the new living and learning environment. In the field of health care, Can Tho’s Health Department has coordinated with the Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital to … [Read more...] about Can Tho strengthens ties with Cambodian localities

Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Nadav Eshcar (L) at a working session with Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Xuan Phong (Source: Lao Cai newspaper) Lao Cai (VNA) – Sound relations between Vietnam and Israel will be a favourable condition for the two governments and business communities to expand investment cooperation and exchanges in all fields in Vietnam, including Lao Cai province, Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Nadav Eshcar said at a working session with Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Xuan Phong on November 19. Eshcar shared his good impression on Lao Cai during his previous trip to the province in August 2019 when the Israeli Embassy coordinated with the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the provincial People’s Committee to organise a folk music programme. He said voluntary activities in Lao Cai’s popular resort town of Sa Pa are reaping initial outcomes, and participating youths will serve as … [Read more...] about Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam visits Lao Cai province

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the 40th General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA 40) and pay an official visit to Thailand from August 25-30. The trip will be made at the invitation of Speaker of the Thai House of Representatives Chuan Leekpai, who is also Chair of AIPA 40. The high-ranking Vietnamese delegation taking part in AIPA 40 aims to continue affirming the Vietnamese legislature’s active and responsible participation in AIPA’s activities and improving Vietnam’s external activities. The AIPA 40 will take the theme “Advancing Parliamentary Partnership for Sustainable Community”, during which NA Chairwoman Ngan will assume the role of AIPA Chair from Speaker Leekpai, organising the AIPA 41 next year and other activities within … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman to attend AIPA 40 in Thailand