Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh received Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Catherine Wong Siow Ping in Hanoi on July 6, expressing his hope that she will continue to contribute to the bilateral relations.

 Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung appreciated the active and effective support ICAOhas given to Vietnam while receiving President of the ICAO Council Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu in Hanoi on July 6.

Vietnam’s external policy is always treasuring the relations with the US, National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty told visiting US congress officials in Hanoi on July 6.

Interpol will help Vietnam hunt fugitive criminals around the world and enhance information sharing with the country, the organisation’s Secretary General Jurgen Stock told President Tran Dai Quang at a meeting in Hanoi on July 6. 

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on July 6 that the terrorists who caused the death of Vietnamese citizens must be severely punished.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has expressed his desire that Germany would help attract global resources into Vietnam, particularly in mechanical engineering, automation, vocational training and tertiary education. 

Vietnam is deeply concerned about DPRK’s launch of Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile on July 4, seriously violating relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council and increasing tension in the region.

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue received diplomatic representatives of Indonesia, New Zealand and Australia in Hanoi on July 5 to discuss cooperation in preparation for his upcoming visits to these countries later this month.

 Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh recently met Congressman Rick Larsen, a Representative for Washington's 2nd congressional district and a member of the House of Representatives’ Armed Services Committee.

Vietnam will protect and promote rights of the elderly at regional and global level, Ambassador and deputy permanent representative of the Vietnam mission to the UN Pham Thi Kim Anh has affirmed 

The US Navy’s littoral combat ship USS Coronado and salvage ship USNS Salvor anchored at Cam Ranh seaport in Khanh Hoa to join the eighth Naval Engagement Activity between the two countries’ navies.

 National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty has asked the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) and the Supreme Audit Institution of India (SAI) to enhance cooperation within bilateral and multilateral frameworks. 

 Leaders from 15 provinces of Laos have received Orders bestowed by the Vietnamese President for their prominent achievements in reinforcing and enhancing the traditional relationship between the two countries. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassy of Vietnam in the Philippines have asked Philippine authorities to verify press reports that say two Vietnamese sailors were killed by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group.

 Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc paid an official visit to Uruguay from July 3-4 and conducted the fourth political consultation between the two nations. 

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has hailed Hessen state’s important role in developing Vietnam-Germany ties, especially in economy and trade with two-way trade between Vietnam and Hessen reaching almost 700 million EUR in the first quarter of 2017. 

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh affirmed to Indian President Pranab Mukherjee at a meeting in New Delhi on July 4 that Vietnam wants to step up the comprehensive strategic partnership with India.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Frankfurt International Airport in Germany’s Hessen state on the morning of July 5.

Vietnam and the UN have signed the new Government of Vietnam - UN Joint One Strategic Plan (OSP) for the 2017-2021 period.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to Germany from July 5-8 is expected to contribute significantly to fostering the two countries’ relations, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Doan Xuan Hung.