Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich received outgoing Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Meirav Eilon Shahar in Hanoi on June 26.

Lao PM Thongloun Sisoulith has urged the Special Working Committees of the Vietnamese and Lao Governments to continue their close coordination in searching and repatriating remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts. 

 National Assembly Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien on June 26 welcomed head of the Justice Committee of the Lao National Assembly Bouakham Thippavong. 

Right after his arrival in Minsk on June 26, President Tran Dai Quang met representatives of the Belarus-Vietnam Friendship Association (BVFA) and Belarusian veterans who helped Vietnam in wartime.

 Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov said he is optimistic about the future of Vietnam-Russia cooperation as both countries share long-lasting relationship and many issues of common concerns. 

The official visit to Belarus and Russia by President Tran Dai Quang aims to implement Vietnam’s external policy of diversification, multilateralisation, reinforcement and enhancement of relations with friends and create new momentum for cooperation.

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for visiting Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Central Committee, Saysomphone Phomvihane in Hanoi on June 25.

 President Tran Dai Quang left Hanoi on June 26 morning for a six-day trip to Belarus and Russia.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said that the visit by President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin was a significant event in a series of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Israeli Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar, who came to say good-bye at the end of her tenure, in Hanoi on June 24, during which he lauded the diplomat’s contribution to bolstering Vietnam and Israel relations.

 The Presidents of the front organisations of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam signed a tri-lateral cooperation programme for the period 2017-2020 at their third conference held in Hanoi on June 25.

 President Tran Dai Quang has granted an interview to press agencies of Russia and Belarus on the occasion of his upcoming official tour to the two countries.

The UNHRC carried out final discussions of its 35th session in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 22-23, adopting 36 resolutions and a presidential statement, including a draft resolution on climate change and human rights co-created by Vietnam.

 President Heng Samrin has been on a four-day official friendship visit to Vietnam, where he is scheduled to take part in activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties.

 Vietnam is an important part in Russia’s “Look East” policy, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Nguyen Thanh Son told Saigon Giai Phong daily ahead of President Tran Dai Quang’s visit to Russia.

 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has answered reporters’ question regarding the US’s recent adjustment of its policy towards Cuba, noting that the US needs to lift its embargo against Cuba.

 The US stands ready to sponsor, support and share its experience in building smart cities with Vietnam in general and Hanoi in particular, US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius said.

 A high-ranking delegation of the Cambodian National Assembly (NA), led by President Heng Samrin, starts a four-day official friendship visit to Vietnam on June 23, at the invitation of Vietnamese NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

 President of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Mujahidul Islam Selim was welcomed by Vice Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Vo Thi Dung on June 22 during his visit to Vietnam.

 Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung and a delegation from the capital city will pay a visit to the US.