Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and King Philippe of Belgium (Source: VNA) Brussels (VNA) – Vietnam attaches importance to ties with Belgium, a founding member with an important role in the European Union, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told King Philippe of Belgium during their meeting in Brussels on October 18. PM Phuc, who has been on an official visit to Belgium, informed the King about the outcomes of his talks with Prime Minister Charles Michel and his discussions with leaders of the parliament, regions, and communities of Belgium. He affirmed that Vietnam always welcomes and creates favourable conditions for Belgian enterprises to do business in the Southeast Asian country. King Philippe welcomed the PM’s visit which coincides with the 45th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. He recalled his first visit to Vietnam in 1994 and led delegations of Belgian enterprises to the country to form linkages and launch … [Read more...] about PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with Belgian King Philippe
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrives in Brussels
Representatives of the Vietnam Embassy welcome Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the airport when he arrives in Brussels, Belgium (Photo: VNA) Brussels (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Brussels, Belgium, in the afternoon of October 16 (local time), where he will attend the 12th ASEM Summit, pay a working visit to the European Union and make an official visit to Belgium. His attendance at the 12th ASEM Summit and visits are being made at the invitation of President of the European Council Donald Tusk, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker and Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel. PM Phuc is scheduled to hold talks with his Belgian counterpart and witness the signing of cooperative documents between ministries, sectors and businesses of the two countries on October 16. He also has plans to meet with executives of several major European groups. Belgium is the second stop of PM … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrives in Brussels
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc starts official visit to Europe
The Hanoitimes - Austria is the first leg of Phuc`s tour to Europe. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse landed in Vienna on October 14, starting an official visit to Austria at the invitation of Austrian Prime Minister Sebastian Kurz. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc lands in Vienna, Austria. Photo: VNA During the three-day visit from October 14 to 16, Phuc is expected to hold talks with his Austrian counterpart and witness the signing of some bilateral cooperation documents. As planned, the PM will also have some meetings, talks with Austrian senior leaders. He’s also scheduled to visit the Vietnamese Embassy in Austria, Vietnamese people in Austria and European countries, and meet with representatives from Austrian leading firms. Especially, the PM will attend and speak at the Vietnam- Austria Enterprise Forum and witness the signing ceremony of some cooperation documents between the two countries’ businesses. Austria is the first leg of Phuc's … [Read more...] about PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc starts official visit to Europe
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomed in Austria
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (L) and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc inspect the honour guards (Source: VNA) Vienna (VNA) – A solemn welcome ceremony for Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc took place on October 15 at the Hofburg Palace in the Austrian capital city of Vienna, hosted by Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. The two leaders inspected the honour guards and greeted government members and officials of both nations. They convened a retreat before holding official talks. Austria was one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam in 1972. Bilateral ties have so far thrived in diverse areas with the regular exchange of high-level visits and mutual support at multilateral forums such as the United Nations, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), and the ASEAN-EU Summit. Bilateral trade has grown in recent years, with Vietnam exporting mobile phones and components, footwear, wood and wooden furniture, apparel, machines and equipment to Austria. … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomed in Austria
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc begins official visit to Austria
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived at the Vienna International Airport, Austria, on October 14 afternoon (local time), beginning an official visit to the country at the invitation of Austrian PM Sebastian Kurz. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) is received at the Vienna International Airport, Austria on October 14 - Photo: VGP The PM was received at the airport by representatives from the Austrian PM’s Office, the Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam, Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Le Dung and officials of the Vietnamese Embassy, ambassadors of ASEAN member countries in Austria, and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Austria and some European countries. Shortly after his arrival in Vienna, PM Phuc met with officials and employees at the Vietnamese Embassy in Austria, as well as representatives of the Vietnamese community in Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. On behalf of the Party and State … [Read more...] about PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc begins official visit to Austria