Ho Chi Minh City hopes to be a model of local-to-local cooperation between Vietnam and Japan, Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, said at a ceremony on September 20 to mark the 50th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties.

The Vietnam - Japan relations are now in their prime and live up to the countries’ extensive strategic partnership, Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu said on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (September 21, 1973 - 2023).

VOV.VN - Vietnam attaches great importance to promoting the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong told outgoing Ambassador Sengphet Houngboungnuang at a reception in Hanoi on September 20.

VOV.VN - Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko arrived in Hanoi on September 20 for a six-day working trip to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Sen. Lieu. Gen, Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, hosted a welcoming ceremony in Hanoi on September 20 for Gen. Chalermphon Srisawasdi, Chief of Defense Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, who is on a visit to Vietnam.

The European Commission (EC) recognised Vietnam’s efforts and progress in implementing EC's recommendations on fighting illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the past time and affirmed its commitment to accompany the country in developing sustainable fisheries and realising targets on transitioning to green and circular economy, said an EC official.

Since Vietnam and Bangladesh set up their diplomatic relations on February 2, 1973, the two sides have enjoyed close ties with strong political trust, which lays a firm foundation for them to promote partnership across all fields.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Kevin McCarthy – Speaker of the US House of Representatives and Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in Washington D.C. on September 19 (local time).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered a policy speech at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. on September 19 (local time) within the framework of his trip to attend the high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly's 78th session and bilateral activities in the US.

VOV.VN - United States President Joe Biden spoke highly of Vietnam – US relations in his keynote speech at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 19.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, while receiving US Trade Representative Katherine Tai in Washington DC on September 19, proposed that the US assist Vietnam in developing a semiconductor chip supply chain.

VOV.VN - Both houses of the US Congress support stronger cooperation between Vietnam and the US, senators told Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during their meeting in Washington DC on September 19.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) wants to discuss with the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) the building and signing of a new MoU to step up their cooperative ties in the coming time, said President of the VFF Central Committee Do Van Chien.

Vice President of the Cuban National Assembly (NA) of People’s Power Ana Maria Machado pledged to create favourable conditions for businesses from Bac Ninh to operate in the Caribbean nation, while visiting the Vietnamese northern province on September 19.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha paid a courtesy visit to President of the National Assembly (NA) of People's Power of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernández and held talks with First Deputy Prime Minister of Cuba Ricardo Cabrisas Ruíz on September 18 in Havana, as part of his visit to the Caribbean nation and attendance at the Group of 77 plus China (G77+China) Summit.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s role and responsibility in multilateral and bilateral co-operation mechanisms on UN peacekeeping operations within the framework of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+) has made practical contributions to improving the overall effectiveness of ADMM+ member states’ participation in UN peacekeeping operations.

One decade after their comprehensive partnership was set up (September 19, 2013-2023), Vietnam and Denmark have enjoyed extensive, substantive and effective cooperation, Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Luong Thanh Nghi has told the Vietnam News Agency.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming visit will bring the two countries closer to each other and there are a lot of fields they can work together, said Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Farani.

A recent field exercise has been held at National Military Training Centre No.4 in Hanoi in the framework of the Competency Evaluation Programme for Prospective United Nations Peacekeepers (CEPPP) with a view to improving the capacity of prospective peacekeepers.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for a delegation of politicians from cities in San Francisco Bay Area of California state, led by Sheng Thao, Mayor of Oakland city, on September 18 afternoon (local time) as part of his trip to the US to attend the high-level week of the 78th United Nations General Assembly, and bilateral activities.

VOV.VN - Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and his wife are set to make an official visit to Vietnam from September 20-25 following an invitation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the University of San Francisco (USF) on September 18 (local time) as part of his trip to the United States for the high-level week of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly and bilateral activities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam desires to further strongly promote relations with Oregon state of the United States, thereby being compatible within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the causes of peace, co-operation, and sustainable development recently established by the two countries.

VOV.VN - Key State leaders such as the Prime Minister and the National Assembly chairman will face a vote of confidence at the National Assembly session next month.

VOV.VN - Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue will pay official visits to Bangladesh and Bulgaria from September 21-26, according to National Assembly Committee for Foreign Affairs.

The successful organisation of the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Hanoi on September 14-17 affirmed the important role of the Vietnamese National Assembly in the international arena, delegates to the event have said.

Vietnam has been a dynamic, evolving member of high value of the United Nations (UN) over the last 45 years, Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Rana Flowers has said.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai received Vice President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba Ana Mary Machado in Hanoi on September 18.

VOV.VN - The Chinese city of Shenzhen stays ready to share its experience and help the Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi undertake urban development and management plans.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance at the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly conveys a message about a peace-loving Vietnam that is a responsible member participating more actively, proactively and effectively in the UN’s common work of handling global challenges to international friends, according to a Vietnamese diplomat.