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The welcoming ceremony was held at the headquaters of the Ministry of National Defense in Hanoi with the participation of Ambassador Dan Kritenbrink and military leaders of the two sides. Minister of National Defense General Ngo Xuan Lich affirmed the defense cooperation is an important landmark for the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership. The US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper’s trip to Vietnam aims to implement contents of the agreement on promoting defense collaboration signed between the two ministries, make a contribution to the friendship between the armed forces and people of two countries. At the meeting, the two sides shared concerns and issues, and stressed the importance of maintaining a peaceful and stable environment for the development. The two ministers also highly appreciated the results in missing-in-action servicemen, bomb and mine clearance, Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin remediation, United Nations peace-keeping operations, training, military medicine and the … [Read more...] about Vietnam – US strengthening defense cooperation

At the signing ceremony (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin (VAVA) and the Japan Council against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs (Gensuikyo) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Hanoi on November 20. The signing is to mark the 75th anniversary of atomic bombing in Japan (1945-2020) and the 60th year of dioxin disaster in Vietnam (1961-2021). Under the MoU, the two sides will support each other in activities to raise global awareness of the losses and consequences of atomic bombs and AO/dioxin. They will also call on all countries to participate in and comply with the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) as well as the Biological and Chemical Weapons Conventions; and work towards the abolition of those weapons and the assistance for victims.  In addition, the sides will work towards the 2020 Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference and mark the 75th year … [Read more...] about Dioxin victims’ association, Japan’s bomb counterpart bolster 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

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Phung Quoc Hien (R) received Jerry Cook, Vice President, Government and Trade Relations at Hanesbrands Inc. on June 12 (Photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is willing to create favourable conditions for foreign companies, including those from the US, to invest and expand business and production in the country, said Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Phung Quoc Hien. Hien made the pledge while receiving a delegation from the US-based clothing company Hanesbrands Inc., led by Jerry Cook, Vice President, Government and Trade Relations, in Hanoi on June 12. Speaking highly of the thriving Vietnam-US comprehensive cooperation and especially bilateral economic ties, the NA Vice Chairman affirmed that Vietnam always regards the US one of the country’s leading trade and economic partners. Two-way trade surged to more than 60 billion USD in 2018 from just 450 million USD in 1994, he said, adding that the US has been … [Read more...] about Vietnam creates optimal conditions for foreign investors: NA leader

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