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The two PM held talks to inform each other about the political and economic situations in their respective countries as well as their priorities in foreign policy.  They also discussed measures to boost bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of mutual concerns. PM Phuc affirmed that Viet Nam attaches great importance to developing the traditional friendship with countries in Central Europe, especially the Czech Republic, and recognized the achievements the Czech Republic has gained on the path of national development. Meanwhile, PM Andrej Babis highly valued Viet Nam’s accomplishments in economic development and international integration and reiterated the Czech Republic’s strong desire to promote friendly and win-win relations with Viet Nam. The two sides agreed to work closely together in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties (1950-2020) while maintaining high-level delegation exchanges between ministries, … [Read more...] about VN, Czech Republic issue joint statement

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Czech counterpart Andrej Babis hold talks in Prague capital on April 17, 2019. Photo: VGP      Infographics: Overview of Viet Nam-Czech relationship Andrej Babis pledged his country will accelerate the official signing and ratification of the trade and investment deals between Viet Nam and the EU in the next two moths. Regarding bilateral ties, Andrej Babis affirmed the Czech Republic attaches importance the relationship with Viet Nam and highly valued the country's achievements in socio-economic development and international integration process. PM Phuc stressed that the Vietnamese people always bear in their mind the valuable help and effective cooperation from the Czech Republic to Viet Nam in their national defense, construction and development. By Huong Giang   … [Read more...] about Czech Republic supports stronger VN-EU ties

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and Czech President Milos Zeman, April 17, 2019 PM Phuc affirmed that Viet Nam always attaches importance to and hopes to cement and deepen the friendship and multifaceted ties with traditional friend countries in the Eastern Europe of which the Czech Republic is a priority.  He expressed his satisfaction at the positive progresses in the bilateral ties. Regarding political and diplomatic ties, the two sides exchanged reciprocal visits at all levels including the official tour of former State President Truong Tan Sang to Czech in 2015 and the State visit of President Milos Zeman to Viet Nam in 2017.  The PM took the occasion to thank the Czech Republic for creating favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community and contributing to the bilateral ties.  PM Phuc also proposed the Czech Republic in general and President Milos Zeman in particular support the signing of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU- Viet … [Read more...] about Gov’t chief greets Czech President

     >>> Infographics: Highlights of Viet Nam-Romania relations Prime Minister  Viorica Dăncilă hosts official welcome ceremony for Prime Minster Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Bucharest capital on April 15, 2019. Photo: VGP This is the first visit of a Vietnamese Prime Minister to the European country since. The two Prime Ministers held talks following the official welcome ceremony and planned to co-chair a joint press conference to announce the outcomes of their meeting. Phuc's ongoing visit to Romania aims to further strengthen traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Romania across fields like politics-diplomacy, trade and investment, education and training, security and defense, labor, agriculture, science and technology, culture, and local-to-local and international cooperation. The visit also aims to seek support from Romania for accelerating the signing and ratification of the free trade agreement between Viet … [Read more...] about Romanian PM hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese counterpart

18:32 | 14/04/2019 VGP - An incense offering ceremony was held in the northern midland province of Phu Tho on April 14 (or the tenth day of the third lunar month) to commemorate the death anniversary of Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the nation. At the incense offering ceremony. Photo: VNA Attended the event were National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, officials from the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee, and leaders of ministries, departments and localities, as well as Vietnamese people at home and expatriates. The death anniversary of Hung Kings has long been considered a significant day of the whole nation, illustrating the spirit of solidarity and tradition “when drinking water, remember its sources”. The participants prayed for national peace, prosperity, and strong development. Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Quang highlighted the significance of the day as well as the remarkable … [Read more...] about Hung Kings’ death anniversary commemorated nationwide