Illustrative image (Photo: Internet) Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has exchanged messages of congratulations with President of Mongolia Khaltmaa Battulga on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of Vietnam – Mongolia diplomatic ties (November 17). On the occasion, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Mongolian counterpart Ukhnaa Khurelsukh; National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Speaker of the Parliament of Mongolia Gombojav Zandanshatar; Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Mongolian Foreign Minister Damdin Tsogtbaatar also exchanged congratulatory messages. Since the establishment of their diplomatic ties, the two countries have been developing bilateral relations in such various fields such as politics, economy, education and culture. Political relations have enjoyed multiple strides with high-level mutual visits maintained. Bilateral trade reached 60 million USD in 2018, … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Mongolia exchange congratulations on diplomatic ties
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Thai opposition party leader disqualified as MP
Leader of the opposition Future Forward Party Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit (Source: Bangkok Post) Hanoi (VNA) - The Constitutional Court of Thailand on November 20 disqualified leader of the opposition Future Forward Party Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit as a member of parliament for illegally owning shares in a media company while running for election last March. The Constitution of Thailand bars those who own or hold shares in media business from registering for an election, to prevent them from using the media to their own advantage or to the disadvantage of rivals. Thanathorn, once seen as a rising star in Thai politics, had argued that he transferred all the shares to his mother on January 8, almost a month before the five-day poll registration period began on February 4. However, the court found that relevant authorities did not receive proper notification of the share transfer until March 21, three days before the election. The Future Forward Party currently controls … [Read more...] about Thai opposition party leader disqualified as MP
Vietnam, Russia step up military technical cooperation
Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Senior officials of Vietnam and Russia have discussed contents and measures to further promote bilateral defence cooperation in line with the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. At a reception in Hanoi on November 20 for Vladimir Nikolaevich Drozhzhov, Deputy Director of the Russian Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation and Chairman of the Russian Sub-committee of the Vietnam-Russia Inter-Government Committee for Military Technical Cooperation, Minister of National Defence Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich spoke highly of the outcomes of the committee’s 21st meeting. Lich affirmed that the Vietnamese army and people always keep in mind and are grateful to the people of the former Soviet Union and current Russian Federation for their wholehearted, valuable and effective support and assistance to Vietnam during its past struggle for national liberation and present cause of national … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Russia step up military technical cooperation
PM: Vietnam highly values comprehensive partnership with US
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam highly values comprehensive partnership with the US, considering it one of the country’s top important partners, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told visiting US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper during a reception in Hanoi on November 20. The PM spoke highly of the outcomes of the talks between Vietnamese Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich the US official, as well as the practical and effective results of bilateral defence ties within the framework of the bilateral comprehensive partnership and agreements by the two countries’ leaders. Affirming that the Vietnamese Government supports bilateral defence ties, he suggested the two defence sectors take measures to effectively realise signed agreements, including the joint statements between the two countries’ leaders. Vietnam will continue fully and effectively partnering with the US in the search … [Read more...] about PM: Vietnam highly values comprehensive partnership with US
US Secretary of Defense gives speech at Diplomatic Academy
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper (R) at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper affirmed the US has attached importance to its comprehensive partnership with Vietnam while delivering a speech at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam in Hanoi on November 20. In his speech, Esper shared about his trips to the Republic of Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam after attending the ASEAN Defence Minister’s Meeting in Thailand. During Esper’s meetings with his counterparts, they highlighted the need to maintain order in line with international law to bring security and prosperity to the Indo-Pacific amid rising challenges. He emphasised that the US wants a strong, independent, prosperous Vietnam that plays an increasingly important role in the Indo-Pacific region, and spoke highly of strong development steps in bilateral ties in various areas since the normalisation of Vietnam – US relations. … [Read more...] about US Secretary of Defense gives speech at Diplomatic Academy
