Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung is expected to attend the first Mekong-Japan summit slated for Tokyo later this week.

State President Nguyen Minh Triet and his Danish guests, including Queen Margrethe II, Crown Prince Prederik and Crown Princess Mary, attended the opening ceremony of a street art festival at the Ly Thai To Flower Garden in Hanoi on November 3.

The Vietnamese Government will create incentives for Danish businesses to operate in Vietnam in the hope that two-way trade turnover will reach US$1 billion over the next few years.

The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) on November 3 received Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Men Sam On, who is also President of the Cambodian Women for Peace and Development Association (CWPD), President of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group and President of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association.

A delegation led by Vilayvan Phomkhe, Secretary of Lao Savanakhet provincial Party Committee paid a visit to leaders of Vietnam’s Quang Binh province on November 2.

Vietnam wishes to expand cooperation with Algeria to develop the traditional relations between the two countries, said a Vietnamese diplomat. 

Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong warmly welcomed a visit by Queen Margerthe II and her husband, Prince Henrik on November 2. 

Vietnam praises Japan’s initiative to host the first Mekong-Japan summit, offering opportunities for the Mekong River countries to increase cooperation with Japan in environmental protection, infrastructure construction and human resources development.

Denmark will continue to promote mutually beneficial cooperation with Vietnam in various areas, especially in economics and trade, says Danish Queen Margrethe II.

State President Nguyen Minh Triet has expressed his belief that the Danish Queen's visit to Vietnam will pave the way for increased cooperation and multifaceted ties between the two countries.

A delegation from the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee led by its President Huynh Dam left Hanoi for Seoul on November 1, beginning an official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

This role not only demonstrates Vietnam’s capacity and prestige but also highlights its active participation and deep involvement in missions to resolve international issues.

A delegation from the Vietnamese Defence Ministry, led by Minister Gen. Phung Quang Thanh left Hanoi on November 2 for Thailand to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting.

The primary task of our foreign affairs in the near future is to continue to maintain a stable and peaceful environment for national development, said Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh.

Danish Queen Margrethe II and her spouse, Prince Consort Henrik, arrived in Hanoi on November 1, beginning an official 9-day visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Nguyen Minh Triet.

Vietnam-Denmark cooperation, especially in trade and economics, has been developing well with two-way trade turnover increasing by 15 percent annually.

For the second time in its 2008-09 term Vietnam has taken over the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). It has not only coordinated UNSC activities, but also put forward initiatives to increase the operational efficiency of this powerful organisation.

The Vietnam National Assembly has opened a seminar on experience and skills for organizing activities of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) with the aim of preparing Vietnam for assuming the AIPA presidency in the 2009-2010 term and hosting the 31st AIPA General Assembly in Hanoi.

State President Nguyen Minh Triet has praised the Vietnam Construction and Import-Export Joint Stock Corporation (Vinaconex) for its efforts to overcome difficulties and make outstanding achievements over the past 21 years.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung and his Lao counterpart Somvasat Lengsavad have agreed to continue drawing up a Vietnam-Laos strategy for cooperation in economics, culture, education, industry, agriculture and forestry.

Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh has praised the Vietnam-Laos relationship as an exemplary model in international relations and an invaluable asset which should be maintained and promoted for future generations.

Vietnam will do its utmost to ensure the success of the third Asian Indoor Games (AIG III), said State President Nguyen Minh Triet.

A spokesperson for the Vietnam Foreign Ministry on October 30 strongly condemned Sam Rainsy – President of Cambodia’s Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) – for uprooting demarcation poles on Vietnam-Cambodia borders and making slanderous allegations against Vietnam.

A grand meeting was held in Hanoi on October 30 to commemorate the day 60 years ago when Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and military specialists were first sent to Laos to support its revolution. 

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) wants to strengthen cooperation with the National Democratic Party of Egypt (NDP), said a senior CPV official.

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on October 29 to announce the Prime Minister’s decision to class Hai Duong as a second-tier city, on the 205th anniversary of its foundation and the 55th anniversary of its liberation day.

Vietnam wishes to boost comprehensive cooperation with Russia, especially in education and training, said State President Nguyen Minh Triet in Hanoi on October 29.

About 200 delegates, including military officers, social scientists, military historians and war veterans from Vietnam and Laos attended a seminar in Hanoi on October 29 to mark the 60th traditional day of the volunteer force (October 30).

Vietnamese and Cambodian policemen are mulling over agreements on criminal justice support and extradition to create a full-fledged legal foundation for their cooperation in fighting crime.

The National Assembly’s external activities will be expanded to Africa, South America, the South Pacific, Southern Asia and the Middle East in 2010 and the following years.