Vietnam attaches great importance to developing relations with traditional friends in Central Eastern Europe, with the Czech Republic a prioritised partner.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong sent a message of congratulations to Maurizio Acerbo. 

Many provinces have said they will turn herbal medicine development into one of the economic priorities so as to tap into local advantages.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has expressed her support for enhanced ties between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Communist Party of the Czech Republic and Moravia (KSCM).

VOV.VN - On April 12, President Tran Dai Quang hosted a reception for Kyodo News President and Editor-in-Chief Masaki Fukuyama in Hanoi during which he hailed expaneded cooperation between Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Japan’s Kyodo News over recent years.

VOV.VN - On April 12, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met leaders of the Czech Chamber of Economy, Czech Top 100 Association and a beer firm as part of her ongoing visit to the European nation.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee Secretary Dinh La Thang hoped that Japan’s Aichi prefecture will work with Ho Chi Minh City, where the investment climate has improved and young labour is abundant, to develop the support industry.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh has highlighted the two countries’ defence and security cooperation while visiting the US Military Academy in West Point, New York.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Prague on April 11 (local time) to start an official visit to the Czech Republic at the invitation of President of the Senate of the Czech Parliament Milan Stech.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Font (VFF) Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan hosted a reception for Ambassador Bruno Angelet, head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam in Hanoi on April 11.

A meeting was held in Hanoi on April 11 under the chair of National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong to discuss preparations for the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)’s symposium for the Asia-Pacific region in Ho Chi Minh City from May 11-13. 

The Government held a symposium in Hanoi on April 11 to collect feedbacks on a draft law on credit institution restructuring and bad debt settlement as well as plans on amending laws related to the Law on Planning. 

Vietnam is aware that its relations with Japan are increasingly important in the context of rapid changes happening in the global and regional arenas, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has said.

Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Speaker of the Hungary National Assembly Kovér László co-chaired an opening session of a legal talk in Budapest, Hungary, on April 11 during the former’s official visit to the country.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and his wife  will pay an official visit to Vietnam from April 16-19.

The United Nations is always an important part in Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, multilateralisation and active international integration, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

Vice Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh municipal Party Committee Vo Thi Dung extended her wishes to Lao National Assembly Chairwoman Pany Yathotou on the occasion of the Lao traditional New Year festival Boun Pi May during a meeting in Vientiane on April 11. 

The visit of Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan to the Czech Republic is significant to enhancing the two countries’ ties, said Vice President of the board of the Czech Chamber of Commerce Borivoj Minar.

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung Dung received Irish Ambassador to Vietnam Cait Moran on April 10, noting that Ireland-funded development co-operation projects are bearing fruits, contributing to Vietnam's development.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Hungarian President Janos Ader on April 10 as part of her official visit to the European nation.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc requested further visits, especially high-level ones, during a reception in Hanoi on April 10 for Qatari Ambassador to Vietnam Mohamed Ismail Al Emadi.

Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on April 10 held a reception for President of the Hungary – Vietnam Friendship Association Botsz Laszlo during her ongoing visit to the country.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan welcomes Hungary’s policy to boost the bilateral economic cooperation, including the signing of a framework agreement on a 440 million EUR credit.

The Central Military Commission held a meeting in Hanoi on April 10 to review the implementation of military and defence tasks and discuss the focus of this work in the time ahead.

A delegation from HCM City led by Vo Thi Dung, Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee, on April 10 visited the Consulate General of Laos and wished its staff and Lao people living in the city a happy Bunpimay (New Year) festival.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received newly-accredited Myanmar Ambassador to Vietnam Kyaw Soe Win on April 10, voicing his hope for the diplomat’s substantial contributions to the already sound relationship of the countries.

VOV.VN - Top legislators of Vietnam and Hungary have agreed upon measures to boost trade and economic exchanges by regularly organizing trade fairs and exhibitions.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Russia are gearing up to prepare for State President Tran Dai Quang’s visit to Russia, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung told Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov at an April 10 reception in Hanoi.

Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation Truong Thi Mai on April 10 extended greetings to Catholic and Protestant dignitaries and followers in Ho Chi Minh City on the upcoming Easter holiday.

VOV.VN - On April 9 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan visited Szentendre City as part of her activities during the Hungary trip.