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Vietnam, Australia strengthen science, technology, innovation cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his visiting Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on June 4 witnessed the exchange of a number of cooperation agreements between the two countries.

Vietnamese delegation active at 20th Shangri-La Dialogue

The Vietnamese delegation to the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue attended plenary sessions, the official banquet and bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the event, which took place in Singapore from June 2-4.

PM chairs welcome ceremony for Australian counterpart

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a welcome ceremony on June 4 morning for his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam on June 3-4.

Vietnam-Laos agreement on mutual judicial assistance in civil matters ratified

President Vo Van Thuong has signed a decision approving the Vietnam-Laos agreement on mutual judicial assistance in civil matters.

VN supports implementation of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

As one of the countries most affected by natural disasters and climate change, Vietnam always attaches importance to fulfilling global commitments to disaster risk reduction.

Foreign ministry’s remarks on detainment of high-profile environmentalist

Deputy spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Duc Thang on Thursday responded to questions over HCM City Police's detainment of Hoang Thi Minh Hong, a well-known environmental activist.

Vietnam maintains close watch on developments in East Sea: official

Vietnam’s law enforcement forces at sea are keeping a close eye on developments related to the illegal operations of the Chinese vessel Xiang Yang Hong 10 in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, an official has said.

Vietnam welcomes international renewable energy projects: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha welcomed Dutch firms and partners to join in the pilot scheme for rooftop solar installation in Vietnam during a reception in Hanoi on May 31 for Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar.

India plans numerous activities to foster ties with Vietnam in 2023: Diplomat

The Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will hold a range of cultural exchange, and trade, investment and tourism promotion programmes in 2023, aiming to foster the ties between India and Vietnam.

Vietnam mission marks 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, on May 25 chaired a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers (May 29, 1948-2023).

President welcomes foreign ambassadors

President Vo Van Thuong on May 24 received the ambassadors of Qatar, Brazil, Slovenia, Portugal, Estonia and Guinea, who came to present their credentials.

First Vietnamese joins International Law Commission

Ambassador Nguyen Hong Thao, the first and only Vietnamese to be a member of the United Nations' International Law Commission (ILC), has been elected the ILC's Chief Rapporteur.

Vietnamese naval vessel attends LIMA 2023 in Malaysia

Ship 20 of the Naval Region 3’s Brigade 172 on May 23 joined ships from 11 other countries in activities in the framework of the 16th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2023.

Treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with Uzbekistan approved

President Vo Van Thuong has signed a decision on ratifying the treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between Vietnam and Uzbekistan.

PM’s trip to Japan, attendance at G7 expanded summit a success: Foreign Minister

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s freshly ended trip for attendance at the expanded Summit of the Group of Seven (G7) and a working visit to Japan was a success in both bilateral and multilateral aspects.

Government leader delivers three peace messages at G7 expanded Summit’s session

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 21 delivered a speech at the G7 expanded Summit’s working session named "Towards a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous World”.

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Presidents of Brazil, Ukraine

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 21 had separate meetings with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, when he was attending the G7 expanded Summit in Hiroshima.

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets US, EC leaders

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met US President Joe Biden and President of the European Council (EC) Charles Michel on May 20, within the framework of the ongoing expanded summit of the G7.

PM Chinh addresses G7 expanded Summit’s 2nd session

Attending the second session of the expanded Summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in Hiroshima, Japan, he raised Vietnam’s point of view on ensuring fairness and reasonableness, taking into account the different conditions and levels between countries.

PM delivers message at G7 expanded Summit’s first plenary session

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 20 stressed that promoting a more substantive and effective global partnership, international solidarity, and multilateral cooperation is key to solving today's complex challenges.