The foreign service and national development

Mon, 01/13/2003 - 17:29

(Vietnam Review - No 528 December 2002)

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Dy Nien talks with Vietnam Review


Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien :On the occasion of the New Year 2003, via Vietnam Review, I would like to wish its readers, the friends of Vietnam and all individuals interested in Vietnam, Vietnam Review’s Editorial Board and all its staff a new year of good health, happiness and success.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Dy Nien

Party leader reiterates policy to strengthen ties with China

Mon, 01/13/2003 - 17:15


Ha Noi, Jan. 13 (VNA) -- Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh reiterated the Vietnamese Party and State's consistent policy to attach importance to and strive for development of the traditional friendly and cooperative relations with the Chinese Party, State and people.

The Party leader said so while receiving a visiting delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by Liu Yunshan, Politburo member and Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, in Ha Noi on Monday.

Deputy Prime Minister on Viet Nam - Russia cooperation

Fri, 12/27/2002 - 17:11


Ha Noi, Dec. 26 (VNA) -- Russia expressed keen interest in taking part in the building of the freshly-approved Son La hydro-electric power plant at the Viet Nam-Russia metting and the intention was welcomed, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan said.

Viet Nam's viewpoints on current international issues

Thu, 12/19/2002 - 15:29

Ha Noi, Dec. 19 (VNA) -- "Viet Nam hopes that an enlarged EU will actively contribute to peace, stability and development in Europe and the world," said Viet Nam's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Phan Thuy Thanh.

Thanh was answering questions on Viet Nam's reaction to the European Union (EU)'s decision at the Copenhagen summit to enlarge the EU by admitting 10 new members during a regular press conference in Ha Noi on Thursday.

Viet Nam's important achievements in foreign policy in 2002

Thu, 12/19/2002 - 15:27

Ha Noi Dec. 19 (VNA) -- Viet Nam continues its foreign policy of independence, sovereignty, diversification and multilateralisation of international ties along the guideline of Viet Nam being a friend and a reliable partner in the international community. This policy has obtained remarkable achievements.

Viet Nam's response to Australian PM's remarks on anti-terrorism

Thu, 12/05/2002 - 17:09


Ha Noi, Dec. 5 (VNA) -- All anti-terrorism activities must conform to the United Nations Charter and international law and respect national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Phan Thuy Thanh.

She was replying to correspondents' questions about Viet Nam's reaction to Australian Prime Minister John Howard's recent warning that Australia could launch pre-emptive strikes in a foreign country to prevent a terrorist attack against Australia.

Viet Nam calls for concerted efforts to reduce poverty

Wed, 11/27/2002 - 14:50

New York. Nov. 27 (VNA) -- Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Chau, Viet Nam's permanent representative to the United Nations, called on governments and the international community to join efforts in fighting poverty for social development of all societies, particularly in the developing countries.

Viet Nam wants peaceful solution to Iraq issue

Mon, 11/11/2002 - 13:37

Ha Noi, Nov. 11 (VNA) -- Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Phan Thuy Thanh on Monday said that now as before Viet Nam wants the Iraq issue to be solved by peaceful means in line with the UN Charter and international laws.

"This must be based on the respect for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as non-use of force to interfere into Iraq's internal affairs," Thanh said.

PM Phan Van Khai's statement at ASEAN Summit

Tue, 11/05/2002 - 12:27


Ha Noi, Nov. 5 (VNA) -- Following is the extract from Prime Minister Phan Van Khai's speech at the eighth ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh.

"The regional and world situation has seen far-reaching and complex developments. I share the views that it is necessary to make through assessment of the situation with a view to working out measures to seize opportunities and respond to emerging challenges. Our Summit last year was convened right in the wake of the September 11th event. This year, our meeting takes place at an even more complex and unpredictable conjuncture.

Viet Nam - Interpol cooperation in retrospect

Mon, 11/04/2002 - 12:26


Ha Noi, Nov. 4 (VNA) -- Effective and practical are the words used in reports evaluating the cooperation between Viet Nam and the International Police Organisation (Interpol) since the country joined this international agency on this day eleven years ago.

Over the past decade, Viet Nam and Interpol have exchanged more than 20,000 pieces of information pertaining to individual criminals and organised gangs involved in drug-related, smuggling and other crimes.

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