A delegation from the Vietnam Ministry of Defence led by lieutenant general Nguyen Chi Vinh has attended a session of the Vietnam-France joint committee on National Defence Cooperation held in Paris.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has expressed deep gratitude for Vietnam’s constant assistance to the Cambodian people.

On the morning of November 23, the National Assembly (NA) began its question session, in two and a half days, with cabinet members including five ministers.

Representatives from Vietnamese agencies and foreign experts gathered in Hanoi on November 22 to share their views on the Arms Trade Treaty.

Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Lieut. Gen. Tran Quang Khue received the visiting Chief of the Oregon National Guard (US) Major General Raymond F. Rees in Hanoi on November 22.

On November 22, State President Truong Tan Sang received Ambassador and Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU), Franz Jessen, and Angolan ambassador to Vietnam, Joao Manuel Bernado.

The Party Central Committee (PCC) Commission for Organization needs to improve personnel organization by promoting the training and planning of personnel to deal with the limitations in this field.

The Ministry of National Defence and the central province of Quang Tri will jointly organise a workshop on November 29-30 to depict the victory of the Road No9-Southern Laos campaign 40 years ago.

Cambodia’s achievements in all fields are attributed to valuable assistance from the Vietnamese government and people, said Sai Chhum, head of the Standing Board of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) Central Committee.

Addressing the event, Senator Fausto Co, President of the Italy-Vietnam Friendship Association (IVFA), spoke highly of activities of the IVFA-L as well as its efforts to organise the annual exchange, which, he said, helps Italian people, including those from the Lombardy region, have more chances to explore the land and people of Vietnam. 

Vice National Assembly Chairman Uong Chu Luu received a delegation of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Czech Chamber of Deputies led by Chairman David Vodrazka, in Hanoi on November 21. 

Vietnam would do its utmost to work with Laos to lift the two countries’ special relationship to a higher level, affirmed Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Russia backs Vietnam’s plans to develop nuclear power for peaceful purposes, affirms First Deputy Prime Minister Shuvalov.

The Asia-Pacific region, with its high growth rate and environment of peace, stability and cooperation, is considered a good example for the whole world, says Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan.

The 8th General Conference of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) is being held in Hanoi from November 21-22 to discuss traditional and non-traditional threats and challenges to peace and stability in the Asia- Pacific region.

Vietnam and South Africa have agreed to promote exchanges and cooperation between their two legislative bodies, with a view toward making bilateral relations more substantial and effective in the future.

Vietnam has made important contributions to implementing ASEAN priorities, including building the ASEAN Community, strengthening ASEAN connectivity and expanding the association’s foreign relations.

On November 19, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attended the 4th ASEAN-UN Summit, the 9th ASEAN-India Summit and the 6th East Asia Summit (EAS) within the framework of the 19th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Bali, Indonesia.

Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty, Deputy Defence Minister and Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, received General Vladimir Pronichev, First Deputy Director and Head of the Border Guard Service at the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) in Hanoi on November 18.

Germany wants to further promote cooperation with Vietnam, and its Hessen State always attaches importance to developing the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Alexander Mukhin, a software engineer from the Gazprom Group of Russia, was awarded the Friendship Order by the Vietnamese State for his active contributions to developing Vietnam’s oil and gas industry and the Vietnam-Russia friendship.

Canadian Governor General David Johnston was received by Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Hoang Quan when he visited the city on November 18.

On November 18, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung had separate meetings with leaders of Thailand, Brunei, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia and Singapore, on the sidelines of the 19th ASEAN Summit in Bali, Indonesia.

Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa Max Vuyisile Sisulu, his wife and the entourage paid a visit to the northern province of Quang Ninh on November 18.

The Steering Committee of the Judicial Partnership Program has convened its annual meeting to discuss measures to ensure the program’s effective operations.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on December 18 attended ASEAN+1 summits with China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

A Vietnamese delegation actively took part in the 312th session of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Governing Body in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 3-18.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung met with his Thai counterpart Yingluck Shinawatra on November 18 to discuss measures to promote relations between the two countries.

President of Cerberus Capital Management LP, Professor John Snow, has highlighted Vietnam’s achievements in the Doi Moi (Renewal) process.

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has expressed the hope that the parliaments of Vietnam and Canada will boost cooperation and lay a foundation for promoting cooperation between the two countries.