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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for visiting Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong in Hanoi on June 27. Welcoming Wong’s visit, President Phuc expressed his belief that it will make important contributions to promoting the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Australia. He congratulated Australia on its successful organisation of the federal election and establishment of a new government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, affirming that Vietnam always treasures and works hard to foster its relations with Australia - a strategic partner in the South Pacific region, and a comprehensive strategic partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Briefing the guest on Vietnam’s achievements in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and switching to a new period of safely and flexibly adapting to and effectively … [Read more...] about President receives Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on June 27. -National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met representatives from the Vietnamese entrepreneur community in Europe in Budapest on June 26 evening (local time), as part of his official visit to Hungary. Earlier the same day, NA Chairman Hue visited the Vietnamese Embassy and met Vietnamese people living in Hungary. Read full story -Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and visiting Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong jointly pressed the button to inaugurate a portal of the Vietnam-Australia Centre (VAC) on June 27. Penny Wong, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from June 26-28, said the VAC will play an important role in enriching the knowledge of future Vietnamese officials trained at the academy, as well as promoting cooperation and strengthening links between the people of the … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on June 27

Đỗ Hùng Việt, Assistant to the Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs (centre) meets with Director-General of the UN Office at Geneva (UNOG) Tatiana Valovaya (right) on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo GENEVA — As a candidate for the membership of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for 2023-25, Việt Nam will continue prioritising the commitments to promote gender equality and women empowerment, an official has said. Đỗ Hùng Việt, Assistant to the Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs, made the remarks while attending the annual debate on women’s rights at the HRC’s 50th regular session in Geneva on Monday. In his speech, Việt highlighted the important role of women, stressing the need to ensure their rights and development opportunities through specific and effective support policies. He also shared Việt Nam experience and efforts in this regard, noting Việt Nam is one of the countries with the longest maternity leaves in the world. Emphasising the country’s priority for gender … [Read more...] about Việt Nam keeps prioritising gender equality promotion: diplomat

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér (Photo: VNA) Budapest (VNA) - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér had in-depth talks in Budapest on June 27 (local time) on various issues in the Vietnam-Hungary relations with parliamentary cooperation and coordination at international and regional mechanisms as an important pillar. Welcoming the Vietnamese top legislator and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to Hungary, Kövér affirmed that Hungary considers Vietnam an important partner in Southeast Asia. He highlighted that the friendship and cooperation between the two countries have been tested in difficult times during COVID-19 period. He thanked the Vietnamese NA for giving Australia sincere support in the first days of COVID-19 outbreak. NA Chairman Hue congratulated Hungary on the successful organisation of the parliamentary election in April, as well as Kövér on being elected as … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Hungarian top legislators hold talks

National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér sign a new cooperation agreement between the two parliaments in Budapest on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photos Doãn Tấn BUDAPEST — A new cooperation agreement between Việt Nam and Hungary’s national assemblies was assigned by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér in Budapest on Monday. The document was signed after the two officials spoke at the Hungarian Parliament building, which was part of Huệ’s official visit to the country. The agreement was based on the comprehensive partnership between the two countries, and the cooperation agreement signed between the two national assemblies in 2008. It aims to strengthen the partnership and multifaceted cooperation between Việt Nam and Hungary based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit, mutual respect, compliance with each country's laws, and adherence to international treaties. With the new … [Read more...] about VN, Hungary’s parliaments sign new cooperation agreement

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on June 27 receives Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong, who has been on a three-day official visit to Việt Nam. VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang HÀ NỘI – Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Monday received Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong, who has been on a three-day official visit to Việt Nam. Praising Australia’s successes in the federal election, COVID-19 vaccination and economic recovery, PM Chính thanked the nation for its provision of COVID-19 vaccines, medical equipment and supplies for Việt Nam during the fight against the pandemic, particularly 14.4 million doses of vaccine for Vietnamese children. The PM also lauded the strong growth of the Việt Nam-Australia strategic partnership. The exchange of high-level delegations and meetings have been held regularly between the countries; bilateral trade hit US$12.4 billion in 2021;  Việt Nam began investing directly in Australia; and the two … [Read more...] about Leaders receive Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Australian top diplomat said the ties between the countries run deep. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong today [June 27] met with Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi as part of her three-day visit to affirm the new Australian government’s commitments to continue the Strategic Partnership with Vietnam. Vietnam's Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) and Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Hanoi on June 27. Photos: Baoquocte In the visit which was made one month after she was sworn in as Australian Foreign Minister, Wong affirmed the role of Vietnam in the regional architecture and the two countries in the regional peace and security. In Vietnam, Wong will meet with President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung. Her trip comes ahead of next year’s 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia. Before the … [Read more...] about Penny Wong arrives in Hanoi, affirming new Australian cabinet relations with Vietnam

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng held phone talks with President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng holds phone talks with President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Monday on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the founding of the CPP and the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Party leader Trọng congratulated the Cambodian Party for leading the Cambodian people to reap great and important achievements in many fields over the past 71 years. He also congratulated Cambodia for successfully organising the 2022 communal elections, in which the CPP gained victory, demonstrating the role and position of the CPP under the leadership of President Hun Sen. He expressed his belief that under the wise reign of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and the leadership of the Senate, the National Assembly, and the … [Read more...] about Party chief holds phone talks with his Cambodia counterpart

Hungary was the first European Union state to approve the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). Vietnam and Hungary are expected to sign an agreement on cooperation between the two parliaments in replacement of the one inked in 2008. Chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and István Jakab, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, in Budapest on June 26 (local time). Photos: VNA The agreement would be signed during the visit to Budapest by Chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue on June 26-28 at the invitation of Speaker of Hungary’s National Assembly László Kövér. The parliamentary cooperation is evidence of the Comprehensive Partnership agreed in 2018 during the visit paid by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong to the European country. The cooperation agreement is believed to cover three main fields namely the exchange of visits of high-profile officials and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Hungary to sign new parliamentary cooperation agreement

The phone talks took place on the occasion of the 71st founding anniversary of the CPP (June 28) and the 55th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties, and right after the success of the elections of the fifth-tenure commune and ward councils in Cambodia. Trong congratulated the CPP on leading the Cambodian people to gain great and important achievements in all fields over the past 71 years. He expressed his belief that under the reign of King Norodom Sihamoni, the leadership of the Senate, National Assembly and Government of Cambodia with the core role of the CPP led by its President and Prime Minister Hun Sen, the Cambodian people will reap more fruits in the process of national building, safeguarding and development. Hun Sen thanked Vietnam for coordinating with and supporting Cambodia in successfully organising a ceremony to mark 45 years of his journey to overthrow the Pol Pot genocidal regime. Showing his delight at the great and comprehensive … [Read more...] about Party chief holds phone talks with CPP President, Cambodian PM