Vietnam opened its Military Attache Office in the UK on September 30 as part of activities to mark the fifth anniversary of strategic partnership between the two countries.
Lieut. Gen. Pham Quang Vinh speaks at the ceremony (Source: VNA)
Vietnam opened its Military Attache Office in the UK on September 30 as part of activities to mark the fifth anniversary of strategic partnership between the two countries.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao affirmed the enhancement of defence cooperation with foreign countries, including the UK, as a pillar in Vietnam’s full integration process.
Following the UK’s opening of its Military Attache Office in Hanoi in 2013, the event is an essential step to fully realise the strategic partnership and deepen comprehensive cooperation between the nations, he said.
The establishment of the office proves Vietnam’s resolve to boost the bilateral defence ties in line with the strategic partnership, Lieut. Gen. Pham Quang Vinh said, noting Vietnam believes that the defence affiliation will not only bring security-related interests to each country but also contribute to ensuring peace and stability in the region and the world.
Echoing Vinh’s views, Air Commodore Nick Bray, head of the International Policy and Planning Department at the UK Ministry of Defence, said the military attache offices in the respective country will help advance the defence ties, especially in the exchange of delegations and information, and personnel training cooperation.
Since Vietnam and the UK established their strategic partnership in 2010, the two countries have set up closer defence cooperation frameworks and launched major initiatives.
In 2011, the two defence ministries signed a memorandum of understanding on defence collaboration and took concrete steps to realise the document.
Apart from short-term language training courses, the two sides have carried out projects on bomb and mine clearance, shared experienced in peace-keeping missions and cooperated in training, military technology and defence industry.-VNA
The UK hopes to expand business and investment in Vietnam to double bilateral trade in the near future, UK Prime Minister David Cameron said at a workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City on July 30.
Vietnam and the UK posted 1.32 billion GBP worth of trade revenue within the first five months of 2015, climbing seven percent from 2014 according to the Vietnam Commercial Office at the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK.
The Vietnamese Government will create optimal conditions for British businesses to strengthen cooperation activities and make sustainable investments in the country.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh reiterated education is Vietnam’s top national policy while attending the Vietnam-US Education Forum held in London, the UK, on September 11.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
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).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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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.
Lieut. Gen. Pham Quang Vinh speaks at the ceremony (Source: VNA)
