VOV.VN - International friends have noted their appreciation for the nation’s efforts to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), its effective national management policies, and efforts to maintain positive economic growth amid a global downturn, Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau shared in a recent interview with VOV.

VOV.VN - ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi has hailed the nation’s leadership and persistence in leading the bloc in developing the ASEAN Community, especially in terms of promoting joint efforts to cope with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Vietnam’s diplomatic sector overcame numerous challenges throughout 2020 to create, grasp and optimise new cooperation opportunities, thus contributing to the country’s progress towards development, stated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's ASEAN Chairmanship Year has come to an end, with the nation successfully leading the association through a challenging year whilst striving to enhance its role in the region

Though 2020 is a challenging year for Vietnam with the rise of COVID-19, the 14th National Assembly (NA) has taken innovative approaches and managed to complete an enormous workload to fulfill all its three missions in lawmaking, supervision and major decision-making.

VOV.VN - Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung and Deputy Minister of International Cooperation of Myanmar Hau Do Suan co-hosted the 9th annual political consultation at the deputy foreign ministerial level on December 28 via an online platform.

VOV.VN - The ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) took place virtually on December 18 with a specific focus on protecting social security for persons with disabilities (PWDs) during and after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

VOV.VN - An exhibition featuring photos and documentary films detailing the ASEAN Community is currently being held in the southern province of Binh Phuoc, with the function running for three days from December 15 to December 17.

With the success of the ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020, Vietnam is not only an active ASEAN member but also a strong, trustworthy and special mainstay, especially at a time when ASEAN has to face challenges like COVID-19 pandemic at present, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese and Lao Governments have affirmed their diplomatic commitments to developing the bilateral relationship of great friendship, special solidarity, along with comprehensive co-operation at the 43rd session of the Inter-governmental Committee.