Binh Phuoc and Champasak strengthen cooperation

A delegation from Laos’ Champasak province led by governor and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Sonsay Siphandon has visited Binh Phuoc province.

During talks on June 20, representatives from the two provinces briefed each other on their socio-economic achievements in recent years and discussed measures to boost cooperation in all fields in the next five years.

The two provinces will provide scholarships for students to learn Lao and Vietnamese languages and organise tours through Binh Phuoc, Kratie, and Stung Treng.

They will also share experiences in agricultural development and further promote people-to-people diplomatic activities.

Vietnamese embassy Headquarters inaugurated

The Vietnamese embassy in Laos on June 20 opened its new headquarters in the capital city of Vientiane in the presence of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese ambassador to Laos Ta Minh Chau expressed his thanks for the Party, State, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their attention to the operation of the embassy.

He also thanked the Lao Party and State and the Vientiane municipal authorities for creating favourable conditions for the project to get off the ground.

The ambassador pledged to do his best to fulfil his job of promoting the traditional friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, which have always been fostered by their Party and State leaders.

Deputy Minister Minh highlighted the embassy’s efforts to complete a high-quality project and said he believes it will help the embassy to fulfil its task.

The head office, covering a total area of 9,000 square metres, includes a 300-seat conference room, an office block, two housing blocks, a flower garden, and a sports ground. 

Irish President highlights Vietnam’s development

New Vietnamese ambassador to the UK and the Republic of Ireland Vu Quang Minh has presented credentials to Irish President Mary McAleese.

At a reception for the Vietnamese ambassador, Irish President highlighted the fine development of relations between Ireland and Vietnam in recent times, especially after Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai visited Ireland in 2008 and 2009, respectively.

Ms Mary McAleese expressed her wish that the relations between two countries would further develop to match their potential.

Ambassador Minh later met with the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Ireland Chamber of Commerce.  

He also worked with the Vietnam-Irish Association’s Executive Committee on the association’s orientations in the coming period and praised its efforts to preserve the cultural identity of Vietnam.

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