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Vietnam affirms consistent policy of ensuring human rights

Ensuring and promoting human rights is the consistent policy of the Vietnamese State, which has been implemented in line with Vietnam’s Constitution and law, said the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang. 

Vietnam ready to protect citizens involved in Bangkok fire

 The Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang updated information about Vietnamese victims in a recent fire in Thailand during a regular press conference in Hanoi on April 5. 

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends third MRC Summit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has suggested the Mekong River Commission (MRC) give priority to fully and effectively implementing the 1995 Mekong Agreement.

PM’s summit attendance affirms VN’s commitment to MRC cooperation

The participation in the third Mekong River Commission Summit by PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc is the affirmation of Vietnam’s care for and strong commitment to the cooperation within the MRC.

RoK ambassador awarded Vietnam’s friendship medal

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations presented the Medal for Peace and Friendship among Nations to outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Vietnam Lee Hyuk.

Prime Minister attends MRC Prime Ministerial Retreat

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the Prime Ministerial Retreat at the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on April 5.

Vietnamese PM meets Lao and Cambodian counterparts in Cambodia

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met bilaterally with his Lao and Cambodian counterparts on April 4 on the sidelines of the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia. 

Vietnam, Russia sign military cooperation roadmap for 2018-2020

 Vietnamese Minister of Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu signed a roadmap for bilateral military cooperation during 2018-2020 on April 4.

Vietnam keen on bolstering all-round partnership with Switzerland: PM

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that Vietnam is keen on fostering the friendship with Switzerland and hopes the two countries will continue bolstering cooperation in all fields, especially trade and investment.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc leaves for third MRC Summit in Cambodia

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Hanoi on April 4 for Cambodia to attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap from April 4-5 at the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen. 

Working group formed to inspect Vietnam’s public services

  Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has established a working group led by the minister for home affairs to help the Government leader carry out inspections of public service agencies’ compliance with legal regulations.

Vietnam to attend international security conference in Russia

 Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich’s upcoming attendance of the 7th Moscow Conference on International Security in Russia on April 4-5 aims to affirm Vietnam’s responsibility towards global and regional matters, a Vietnamese officer has said. 

President Tran Dai Quang hails consolidated friendship with Mongolia

President Tran Dai Quang praised efforts made to boost the traditional friendship and economic, trade and investment ties between Vietnam and Mongolia while meeting with the Secretary of the National Security Council of Mongolia.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stresses growth quality

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc emphasised the need to ensure the quality of growth and people’s living standards at the same time while addressing the Cabinet’s meeting in Hanoi on April 2. 

AVG purchase, apartment block fire safety heat up Gov’t press conference

 Cabinet members were grilled about Mobifone’s acquisition of AVG and fire safety at apartment blocks, which are hot-button issues recently, at a press conference held following the Government’s regular monthly meeting on April 2.

Cabinet meeting: Greater efforts needed to achieve minimum of 6.7% growth in 2018

 At a regular government meeting in Hanoi on April 2, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked cabinet members to expand upon growth scenarios for 2018 in the aim of reaching a growth rate of at least 6.7%.

Party chief’s visits expand economic ties with Cuba, France

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s tour to Cuba and France was a success, creating a new impetus to grow Vietnam’s ties with the two countries, especially in economy, according to an official.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc to attend Mekong River Commission Summit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will lead a Vietnamese delegation to attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia on April 4-5.

VN leaders receives Chinese Foreign Minister

Vietnam always stand ready to boost comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with the Party, State and people of China, President Tran Dai Quang told State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi during a reception on April 1. 

Sixth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit a success

 The sixth Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS-6) Summit wrapped up successfully with many key documents ratified, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed at an international press conference in Hanoi on March 31.