Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Spouse Jenny Morrison arrive at Noi Bai International Airport on Thursday afternoon. Photo: VGP Morrison and his Spouse were welcomed by Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung and Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung among other officials at the airport. His visit takes place at a time as the Viet Nam-Australia relations have robusty advanced, especially the political trust has become increasingly high thanks to regular exchanges of delegations and contacts. Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung welcomes Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Spouse Jenny Morrison to Viet Nam. Photo: VGP Viet Nam and Australia are among the signatories of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and coordinating actively in fostering the finalization of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership involving 10 ASEAN member countries and six … [Read more...] about Welcome Australian PM Scott Morrison to Viet Nam
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China asked to respect VN’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang made that statement in response to the query about Viet Nam’s reactions to China’s organization of the seventh Sinan Cup Regatta, a sailing competition, from April 22-26, 2019 at the area of Duy Mong island belonging to Viet Nam’s Hoang Sa archipelago. Viet Nam has full legal foundations and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa in line with international laws. China’s organization of the seventh Sinan Cup Regatta in Hoang Sa has seriously violated Viet Nam’s sovereignty over the archipelago, going against the agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea issues between Viet Nam and China and the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), complicating the situations and bringing no benefits to the maintenance of peace, stability … [Read more...] about China asked to respect VN’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
Tet gifts warm up Truong Sa islanders’ hearts
The mainlanders’ gifts have warmed the hearts of people and soldiers who are safeguarding Vietnam’s islands and waters. Despite seasickness, smiles graced the faces of the working team of Navy Zone 4 High Command and the more than 100 journalists who arrived at Da Lat (Ladd Reef) in the Truong Sa island district of Khanh Hoa province. To them, the moment of setting foot on the island was sacred and miraculous. Guests and hosts hugged and shook hands as if they were old friends. Stories were told and songs were sung, reminding people of the approaching Tet and expressing their lovefor the homeland. Singer Kim Thuy said, “I have dreamed of visiting Truong Sa. Today, my dream came true and I feel very happy and honored. I want to dedicate to the Truong Sa soldiers a song called “My heart and a soldier’s heart.” The guests brought with them gifts filled with a Tet flavor: dong leaves, sticky rice, and pork for making chung cakes, a Tet … [Read more...] about Tet gifts warm up Truong Sa islanders’ hearts
China’s observatory operation in Truong Sa seriously violates Vietnam’s sovereignty
China’s operation of observatories installed on structures China illegally constructed in the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago seriously violates Viet Nam’s sovereignty over the Truong Sa archipelago, said Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang. Spokesperson for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) Viet Nam resolutely protests against the China’s activity and demands China put immediate stop to operation of the aforesaid observatories, Hang told reporters at the Ministry’s press conference on Wednesday. Viet Nam also demanded China strictly abide by the Agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related issues and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and avoid complicating the situation so as not to affect peace, security and stability in the East Sea as well as efforts of countries in the talks process on a Code of Conduct in the East Sea. Hang reaffirmed Viet … [Read more...] about China’s observatory operation in Truong Sa seriously violates Vietnam’s sovereignty
Exhibition on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa held in Quang Tri
At the event (Source: VNA) Quang Tri (VNA) – An exhibition of historical and legal evidence proving Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos in the East Sea opened in the central province of Quang Tri on October 2. The event, held in Ai Tu of Trieu Phong district, has on display around 120 photos, documents, and maps collected from Vietnam and other countries. Many of the exhibits were written in Chinese and Nom (Vietnamese script based on Chinese characters) scripts, some dating as far back as the 16th century. Among them, “Dai Viet su ky tuc bien” (Supplementary Edition of the Annals of the Great Viet), compiled under the direction of Lord Trinh Sam in 1775, records the Lord’s account of sending a small fleet to Hoang Sa archipelago to fish and collect abandoned assets to bring back to the southern region. “Dai Nam thuc luc tien bien” (The First Chapter of the Chronicles of Dai Nam), … [Read more...] about Exhibition on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa held in Quang Tri