Diplomacy feeds up the economy- Minister Ng. Dy Nien interview

Wed, 02/06/2002 - 11:37

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Dy Nien gave the Vietnam Economic News an interview on the role of diplomacy to promote economic development. The interview is published in the Vietnam Economic News as following:

Question 1 :How can the diplomacy support Vietnamese enterprises to seek business opportunities and to have access to the international market?

Vietnam pledges aid package to Afghanistan's reconstruction

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 10:20

Ha Noi, Jan. 23 (VNA) -- The Vietnamese Government has pledged an aid package worth USD 300,000 to Afghanistan's reconstruction.

The aid, including food, medicines, and other essential necessities, was announced by Deputy Foreign Minister, Le Cong Phung, at the ministeral conference for reconstruction assistance to Afghanistan in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 21 and 22.

Vietnam gives humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

Sat, 01/19/2002 - 23:44


Ha Noi, Jan.18 (VNA) -- Viet Nam's Government will give USD 300,000 worth of essential goods as humanitarian aid to the Afghan people, said Viet Nam's foreign ministry spokeswoman Phan Thuy Thanh in a press release issued today, Jan. 18.

Viet Nam will also send a delegation to a ministerial meeting of donor countries to rebuild Afghanistan to be held in Tokyo, Japan, on January 21-22, Ms. Phan Thuy Thanh added.--VNA

Vietnam and Russia hold talks on Cam Ranh hand over

Sun, 01/13/2002 - 23:28


On Jan. 11, FM Spokeswoman answered question from NHK: According to a statement by Russian Deputy Minister of Defence last year, Russia will start withdrawing its troops from Cam Ranh as from the beginning of this year, which is ahead of the expiry of the treaty between Vietnam and Russia. Please advise how are Vietnam and Russian cooperating in this matter?

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External relations of Vietnam in the year of 2001

Fri, 01/11/2002 - 18:04

The following is Foreign Minister NGUYEN DY NIEN's speech on the world situation and external relations of Vietnam in 2001.

Vietnam welcomes interim government in Afghanistan

Thu, 01/10/2002 - 10:20


Ha Noi, Jan. 10 (VNA)-- On Jan. 9, Prime Minister Phan Van Khai extended a message of congratulations to Afghanistan's interim leader Hamid Karzai.

The PM said in his message that the establishment of the interim government in Afghanistan with Hamid Harzai as the leader was an important start of the process for peace, national reconciliation, and reconstruction in Afghanistan.

Interview of Gen. Secretary Nong Duc Manh to the Chinese press

Sun, 12/02/2001 - 23:45


Ha Noi, Dec. 1 (VNA) -- "The friendship between Viet Nam and China is an invaluable asset of the Parties and people of the two countries," General Secretary Nong Duc Manh of the Communist Party of Viet Nam assured the Chinese press.

He confirmed that the Vietnamese people will do all they can to constantly develop these ties and treasure them forever.

Deputy PM Nguyen Tan Dung visits American countries

Sun, 12/02/2001 - 23:39

PERMANENT DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER STARTS CUBA VISIT


Ha Noi, Dec. 1 (VNA) -- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung started a working visit to Cuba on Nov. 30, the first leg of his tour to four American countries.

Deputy PM Nguyen Tan Dung was accompanied by Construction Minister Nguyen Manh Kiem, General Director of the Viet Nam Tourism Administration Vo Thi Thang, and others.

Deputy PM Dung was welcomed at the Jose Marti International Airport by Carlos Lage, Deputy Foreign Minister Jose Guerra M., and other Cuban leaders.

Vietnam vows to work for succesful ASEAN Summit in Brunei

Sun, 11/04/2001 - 22:48


Ha Noi, Nov.4 (VNA) -- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai spoke highly of Brunei's comprehensive preparations for the seventh ASEAN summit as well as the ASEAN+3 and ASEAN+1 meetings this year and said Viet Nam will work actively to contribute to the success of the summit and the meetings between ASEAN and its dialogue partners.

PM Khai made the remarks at his meeting with Brunei Darussalam's Head of State Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah shortly after his arrival in Bandar Seri Begawan this afternoon, Nov.4, for the ASEAN summit meeting.

FM Nguyen Dy Nien meets Russian, U.S, Chilean, Peru FMs

Mon, 10/22/2001 - 11:04


Ha Noi, Oct. 22 (VNA) -- Viet Nam's Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien has met on separate occasions with Russian FM Igor Ivanov, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, Chilian FM Maria Valenzuela, and Peruvian FM Diego Garcia Sayan in Shanghai on the sidelines of the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Ministerial Meeting and the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting.

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