Britain's Queen Elizabeth II laughs with US President Donald Trump during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. — AFP Photo LONDON — US President Donald Trump meets outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday for trade-centred talks during his state visit to Britain, with protesters set to gather outside the gates. After a glittering banquet thrown by Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, the second day of Trump's trip turns from pomp and ceremony to politics and business. The president's three-day visit -- centred around Wednesday's D-Day 75th-anniversary commemorations -- comes at a tricky time for Britain, with May stepping down within weeks over her handling of Brexit. The UK-US "special relationship" has been under strain over different approaches to Iran, the use of Chinese technology in 5G networks, climate change, and Trump's personal politics. May is due to step down as leader of the governing Conservative … [Read more...] about Trump turns to trade talks on UK state visit
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PM pays visit to Belgium amidst thriving bilateral ties
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (March 22, 1973). Belgium is Vietnam’s seventh biggest importer in the European Union (EU), after Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Italy, France, Spain and Austria. Though being only a small country, Belgium has served as an important gateway for Vietnam’s commodities to access other Western European nations. In 2017, Belgium had 62 investment projects with total capital of US$595 million in Vietnam. Most projects are of small scale. Meanwhile, Vietnam has invested in two projects in Brussels, including a US$152,000 trade promotion centre in Brussels and the Europe trade and investment joint stock company worth US$90,000. Since the two countries signed the Framework Agreement on Economic, Industrial and Technical Cooperation in 1977, Belgium has offered nearly US$300 million in loans and non-refundable aid to Vietnam, with about 60 percent non-refundable … [Read more...] about PM pays visit to Belgium amidst thriving bilateral ties
Prime Minister pays visit to Belgium amidst thriving bilateral ties
Source: crossed-flag-pins.com Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s upcoming official visit to Belgium takes place in the context of constant development of the relationship between Vietnam and the country in various realms and at different levels. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (March 22, 1973). Belgium is Vietnam’s seventh biggest importer in the European Union (EU), after Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Italy, France, Spain and Austria. Though being only a small country, Belgium has served as an important gateway for Vietnam’s commodities to access other Western European nations. In 2017, Belgium had 62 investment projects with total capital of 595 million USD in Vietnam. Most projects are of small scale. Meanwhile, Vietnam has invested in two projects in Brussels, including a 152,000 USD trade promotion centre in Brussels and the Europe trade and investment joint stock … [Read more...] about Prime Minister pays visit to Belgium amidst thriving bilateral ties
State leaders to attend int’l events
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday announced official visits broad to be made by Vietnamese leaders next week. At the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc will attend the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit and visit Japan from October 7 to 10, the ministry’s spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng said at a press briefing. The 10th Mekong-Japan Summit marks the tenth year of Mekong-Japan co-operation and the third year of the 2015 Tokyo strategy. The participation of Vietnamese delegation to the summit aims to affirm Việt Nam’s commitment to this co-operation mechanism, to assess experience obtained over the past 10 years and to work out plans to enhance co-operation, she said. The visit to Japan of Prime Minister Phúc takes place with the two countries celebrating 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties and aims at tightening the Việt Nam-Japan … [Read more...] about State leaders to attend int’l events
Congratulations sent to UK leaders on 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Tran Dai Quang sent a message of congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the same day also cabled a congratulatory message to his UK counterpart Theresa May. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh extended his congratulations to UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Jeremy Hunt. In their messages, Vietnamese leaders emphasised that the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the UK is developing fruitfully in all fields. They expressed their beliefs that with a good foundation of bilateral relations over the past 45 years and great potential for further cooperation that has been strongly affirmed through mutual visits by the two countries’ leaders, the Vietnam-UK friendship and cooperation will continue to gain more successes, meeting the aspirations and interests of the two peoples, for peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world … [Read more...] about Congratulations sent to UK leaders on 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations