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Vietnamese Embassy in Afghanistan ensures citizen protection

The Vietnamese Embassy in charge of Pakistan and Afghanistan is conducting citizen protection measures amidst escalating tensions in Afghanistan.

Vietnam reiterates support for peace process in Afghanistan

Vietnam continues to follow closely the situation in Afghanistan and reiterates its support for the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned inclusive peace process.

Vietnam reaffirms backing for Afghan-led peace process

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations (UN), has reaffirmed the country’s backing for Afghan-led peace process, including the engagement of women and youths.

Vietnam backs peace progress led by Afghans: Ambassador

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, re-affirmed support for an inclusive Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process while attending the UNSC’s Arria Meeting on November 20.

Vietnam backs comprehensive peace process in Afghanistan

Vietnam affirmed its support for a comprehensive peace process led by Afghans during the UN Security Council’s virtual meeting on September 3 on the situation in Afghanistan and the operation of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.

Vietnam backs Afghan-led peace process

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations, reaffirmed Vietnam’s backing for Afghan-led peace process and called for parties involved to promote the implementation of the peace process.

Coronavirus: Sleepless nights for doctors in a war zone

People in Afghanistan dared to hope for peace, but they are now fighting both violence and the virus.

IS regional leader Sheikh Khorasani 'arrested in Afghanistan'

Sheikh Omar Khorasani is reportedly captured with two other IS leaders in a special operation in Kabul.

Coronavirus: Five of the countries most at risk from famine in 2020

As the World Food Programme warns of the worst crisis since WWII, which countries are most vulnerable?

Vietnam ready to assist Afghanistan in peace building process: ambassador

Vietnam is ready to assist Afghanistan in the latter’s peace building and development process, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, said on March 10.

Vietnam’s dairy industry to boost exports

Vietnam’s dairy makers are accessing more opportunities to increase exports, but companies need to enhance their competitiveness in foreign markets and develop a concentrated production scale.

Toll soars to 250 in Afghan avalanche: official

The heavy snow close to the avalanches site in Panjshir province, east Afghanistan, Feb. 28, 2015. The death toll has risen to more than 250 while a number of others remain missing after avalanches struck parts of Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Can pomegranates power the economy?

 As delegates gather in London for a conference on Afghanistan, the prospects for reducing the reliance on foreign aid are increasingly focused on two sectors of the economy: agriculture and hydrocarbons.

VN backs efforts to stabilise Iraq

 VN backs efforts to stabilise Iraq; Egypt, Vietnam step up party cooperation; Congratulations on Afghanistan’s Independence Day

Afghanistan flash flood kills dozens in Baghlan province

 Flash flooding in the remote northern Afghan province of Baghlan has killed at least 73 people and forced thousands to abandon their homes, police say.

Afghan security death toll 'unsustainable': NATO chief

 The NATO commander in Afghanistan has warned that the current casualty rates suffered by the Afghan army and police force are "unsustainable", in an interview published in Tuesday's Guardian.

Mental health strategy backs Aussie veterans

 A new Veteran Mental Health Strategy to support contemporary Australian veterans and their families was released Monday by Minister for Veterans' Affairs Warren Snowdon.