FM Spokeswoman on Vietnam-Vatican ties

Thu, 06/21/2001 - 10:53



Ha Noi, June 21 (VNA) -- Mutual respect and understanding between Viet Nam and the Vatican has gradually deepened, and progress has been recorded in the relationship since the early 1990s, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Phan Thuy Thanh said.

Ms. Thanh's statement was made in reply to a question raised by a Reuters correspondent at a regular press conference in Ha Noi today, June 21.

Vietnam donors' consultative group meets in Hoi An

Wed, 06/20/2001 - 01:08


Ha Noi, June 19 (VNA) -- An agreement on promoting partnership relations in natural calamity control in Viet Nam's central region was signed at a two-day meeting of the consultative group of donors to Viet Nam held in Hoi An, central coastal Quang Nam province, on June 18 and 19.

Signatories were representatives of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Dutch Embassy, the Ministries of Finance, Planning, and Investment as well as the provincial authorities.

Vatican delegation visits Vietnam

Wed, 06/20/2001 - 01:04


Ha Noi, June 19 (VNA) -- A Vatican delegation led by Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, paid a working visit to Viet Nam from June 11-16.

Int'l organizations hepl Vietnam in action program for children

Wed, 06/20/2001 - 01:00



Ha Noi, June 18 (VNA) -- Foreign aid for the National Action Programme for Children has been crucial to the success of the programme over the past 10 years.

Foreign governments as well as international and non-governmental organizations have provided the Vietnamese children with around USD 400 million over the last 10 years.

PM visits Japan to boost bilateral cooperation

Mon, 06/04/2001 - 23:49



June 4 (VNA) -- The current working visit to Japan by Prime Minister Phan Van Khai for the "Asia's Future" seminar from June 4-8 is expected to boost the multi-faceted cooperation between Viet Nam and Japan.

PM Phan Van Khai leaves for Japan

Sun, 06/03/2001 - 12:10



Ha Noi, June 3 (VNA) -- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai left Ha Noi today, June 3, for a seminar entitled "Asia's Future" in Japan.

The working visit was made at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister J. Koizumi and the Chairman of the Japan Economic Times (Nihon Keizai Shimbun - Nikkei).

PM Khai is accompanied by Minister-Director of the Government Office Doan Manh Giao, Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Dinh Bin, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Vo Hong Phuc and other government officials.--VNA

PM Phan Van Khai pays working visit to Japan

Fri, 06/01/2001 - 10:17



On May 31, 2001, MOFA'S Spokesperson answers question from
Dow Jones Newswires Hanoi: Please advise who will lead the Vietnamese delegation to attend the annual Asia Forum held in Japan from 6 to 8 June, 2001?

Answer:

At the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister J. Koizumi and Chairman of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun - NIKKEI), Prime Minister Phan Van Khai will attend the "Future of Asia" Forum and pay a working visit to Japan from 5 to 9 June, 2001.

Trade Minister to attend APEC Trade Minister meeting

Fri, 06/01/2001 - 10:00

On May 31, 2001, MOFA'S Spokesperson answers question from
Dow Jones Newswires: Please provide information on Vietnamese delegates to attend APEC meetings in Shanghai from 6 to 7 June 2001?

Answer:

Minister of Trade Vu Khoan will lead a Vietnamese delegation to attend the Meeting of APEC Ministers responsible for trade to be held in Shanghai from 6 to 7 June, 2001.

FM Minister Nguyen Dy Nien to visit Russia

Fri, 06/01/2001 - 09:57



On May 31, 2001, MOFA'S Spokesperson answers question from
Ria-Novosti: Please provide the working schedule of Vietnam's Foreign Minister's official visit to the Russian Federation?

Answer:

Vietnam concerns about China's forbiding sea area for exercises

Sun, 05/27/2001 - 23:06



Ha Noi, May 27 (VNA) -- Viet Nam has expressed deep concern over the Guangzhou Radio's announcement on May 25 that China would mark off a forbidding sea area covering Coordinates between 14 degree 30' and 17 degree 00' to the North and between 111 degree 30' and 114 degree 00' to the East for shooting exercises from 0:0 hr on May 27 to 24:00 hrs on June 3.

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