Vietnam backs international efforts to fight terrorism
Vietnam supports the efforts undertaken by the international community to combat all forms of terrorism, including acts of violence and extremism, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Hai Binh declared during a press conference in Hanoi on September 25.
Vietnam supports the efforts undertaken by the international communityto combat all forms of terrorism, including acts of violence andextremism, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Hai Binh declaredduring a press conference in Hanoi on September 25.
Anti-terrorism efforts needed to respect the United Nations Charter; thebasic principles of international law, including independence,sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries concerned; andguarantee safety for civilians, Binh said in response to the VietnamNews Agency’s question on Vietnam’s position on the US’ airstrike on theSyrian-based Islamic State.
A question was raisedon the Chinese army’s upcoming large-scale live fire test in thesouthern part of Hainan Island, near Vietnam’s Hoang Sa archipelago, andthe impact it would have on Vietnamese fishermen in the area.
Binh replied that following the announcement made by China’s maritimeadministration on September 24, relevant agencies have been verifyingthe information and took necessary precautions to protect Vietnamesefishermen operating in the national fishing grounds in the East Sea.
He affirmed that the Vietnamese Governmentcontinuously employed all the necessary measures to ensure fishingoperations ran smoothly in traditional fishing grounds.
Binh said China’s recent move to convert submerged rocks in Vietnam’sTruong Sa archipelago, including Gac Ma Reef, into man-made islandsaltered the status quo and contradicted the Declaration on the Conductof Parties in the East Sea (DOC). He affirmed that all activitiesconducted by the parties concerned in the East Sea needed to respect thesovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction of the countriesinvolved.
He added that these activities needed toabide by international law, particularly the 1982 United NationsConvention on the Law of the Sea and the DOC. In general, parties shouldnot complicate the situation with any further action.
“We hold on to the view that, in the current situation, all sidesshould take responsibility for maintaining peace and stability in theEast Sea,” the spokesman emphasised.
Whenasked about the situation of Vietnamese nationals in Iraq and Syria,Binh said there were no Vietnamese working or living in Iraq. Accordingto information provided by the Vietnamese Embassy in Iran and Syria,there is currently only one Vietnamese working in Syria.
The embassy is cooperating with relevant Syrian agencies and theInternational Organisation for Migration on the necessary procedures torepatriate the citizen, the Spokesman said.-VNA
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
