Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Phan Van Giang hosted separate receptions for Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma and Ambassador Park Noh-wan of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Hanoi on June 1.
Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Phan Van Giang (R) and Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission andDefence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Phan Van Giang hosted separate receptions forIndian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma and Ambassador Park Noh-wan of the Republic of Korea (RoK) inHanoi on June 1.
Receiving Ambassador Verma, Giang expressed his belief that with theGovernment’s active measures and support of the army, the Indian people willsoon overcome this difficult time.
He affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to the development ofcomprehensive and substantial partnership with India, considering it one of theimportant factors to help the country succeed in national development for the sakeof peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world.
🍒 Verma, for his part, believed that in his new position, Giang will makepractical contributions to developing ties between the two nations, and between their armies in particular.
Both sides spoke highly of bilateral defence coordination over the pastyears, especially the serious and active implementation of cooperationcontents, including the Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral defencecooperation as well as agreements signed by leaders of the two nations anddefence ministries.
They pledged to soon sign the Joint Vision Statement on Defence Cooperationbetween Vietnam and India during the 2021-2025 period.
In a conversation with Ambassador Park, Giang thanked the RoK Governmentfor providing Vietnam with an aid worth 500,000 USD for the fight againstCOVID-19.
He hailed RoK individuals and organisations for offering donations toVietnam as well as the Republic of Korea’s sharing of experience and support forcountries in difficulties amid the pandemic.
The host took note of new developments in bilateral defence ties since thesigning of the Joint Vision Statement on Defence Cooperation through 2030, withthe formation of new cooperation mechanisms such as the annual deputyministerial-level defence policy dialogue, personnel training, cyber securityand overcoming the consequences of after-war bombs and mines.
Park believed that Giang will make further practical and effectivecontributions to lifting bilateral ties as well as relations between the two armies ina sustainable manner.
ꦜ Host and guest agreed to further boost defence ties, especially in theexchange of delegations, building bilateral cooperation mechanisms, holdingexchanges at all levels, personnel training, maritime and cyber securitycooperation, addressing consequences of post-war bombs and mines, and defenceindustry collaboration./.
The “Policy Dialogue Meeting on the Distribution and Logistics Industry between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea” (RoK) was held via videoconference on April 9 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Republic of Korea counterpart Chung Eui-yong held their first phone talks on April 28, during which they agreed to maintain all-level exchanges, especially high-level ones, through flexible forms.
Minister of Information and Communications and Chairman of the Vietnam – India Friendship Association (VIFA) Nguyen Manh Hung presented 100 ventilators to help Indian people fight the COVID-19 pandemic during his virtual meeting with Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma on May 11.
The Vietnamese Embassy in India has announced that it presented 109 ventilators and 50 oxygen generators to India to help the country fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Phan Van Giang (R) and Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma (Photo: VNA) 
