Vietnam praised Indonesia’s role in strengthening the regional cooperation and solidarity and the building of an ASEAN Community, as well as its initiative on the six-point principle in the East Sea. 

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has said he is confident in the prospects for economic growth in 2013.

Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung held talks with Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives Marzuki Alie in Hanoi on September 5.

State President Truong Tan Sang’s participation in the APEC summit is an important contribution to the event, says Russian ambassador to Vietnam Andrey G.Kovtun.

President Truong Tan Sang has highlighted the Vietnam-Laos special ties, describing it an invaluable treasure of both nations.

Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh attended the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) in New Delhi on September 3 as part of the 6th Mekong – Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Meeting from September 3-4.

Speaker of the Indonesia’s House of Representatives Marzuki Alie arrived in Hanoi on September 4, starting his two-day working visit to Vietnam.

Vietnam’s President Truong Tan Sang will pay a state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan from September 10 to 11.

Vietnam wants to strengthen the friendship and comprehensive cooperation with traditional friends in Central and Eastern Europe, including Bulgaria.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung emphasised the importance of education and training, which he said will determine the success of national industrialisation and modernisation.

Three Taiwanese legislators have illegally flown to Vietnam’s Ba Binh island to observe the live-fire exercise.

Vietnam and Bulgaria need to strengthen economic ties as they are still far from matching their political relations as well as meeting their expectations.

Vietnam and China, and their armies, should further promote cooperation, maintain and uphold the fine traditional friendship, fostered by Presidents Ho Chi Minh and Mao Zedong and their successors. 

State President Truong Tan Sang will attend the 20th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in Vladivostok , Russia from September 6-9 at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. 

The third Vietnam-China strategic defence dialogue took place in Hanoi on September 3, under the chairmanship of Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defense, Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, and Chinese Senior Lieutenant General Ma Xiaotian.

Vietnamese ambassador to Egypt, Dao Thanh Chung, has quoted Egyptian leaders as saying the Middle Eastern country wants learn from Vietnam’s experiences in socio-economic development.

A get-together was held in Hanoi on September 3 to celebrate National Days of Vietnam (September 2) and Hungary (August 20).

A ceremony was held in HCM City on September 2 to celebrate the National Day (September 2).

Events to commemorate the August Revolution and National Day have been held in many countries around the world, including  Canada, Mexico and Laos.

Vietnam and France are making the necessary preparations for their cultural exchange year in 2013, says Vietnamese ambassador to France, Duong Chi Dung.

Science and technology are important resources and create fresh impetus for fast and sustainable socio-economic development.

Vietnam fully supported initiatives aimed at strengthening global governance as underlined by the theme of the 16th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, said Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at the closing session of the summit in Tehran, Iran, on August 31.

Vietnamese embassies in Australia, Thailand and China held banquets on August 31 to celebrate 67 yeas of the August 1945 Revolution and National Day (September 2).

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has congratulated Vietnam on its National Day (September 2) and expressed her belief in the stronger strategic relationship between the two countries in future.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan on August 31 visited several medical and pharmaceutical centres in Basel city to share experience in training and seek opportunities for cooperation.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Luong Thanh Nghi on August 31 protested against China’s plan to invite international bids for oil block 65/12, about 3 nautical miles off Cay (Tree) Island of the country’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) Archipelago.”  

The final marker, erected between Vietnam’s central province of Quang Tri and Lao southern province of Salavan, was unveiled on August 31. 

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has highlighted the significant role of foreign ambassadors, charge d’affaires and chief representatives of international organisations in Hanoi in promoting their countries’ relations with Vietnam. 

Various activities have been held nationwide to mark Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan and his delegation met with Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs (FDEA) Johann Scheneider Ammann and Head of the Federal Department of Home Affairs Alain Berset on August 30.