At the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – An international seminar, entitled “Vietnam and the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Francophone environment”, took place in Hanoi on December 6. The event was co-hosted by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and the Defence Ministry’s Vietnam Peacekeeping Department under the auspices of the Asia-Pacific Office of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), the Asia-Pacific Office of the Francophone University Agency and the French Embassy in Vietnam. The seminar focused its discussions on Vietnam and the Francophone community’s experience in the peacekeeping mission, achievements and challenges, thereby proposing measures to improve the efficiency of the work. Director of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department Maj. Gen. Hoang Kim Phung said the event once again affirmed Vietnam’s political determination and commitment to extensively join the UN peacekeeping … [Read more...] about Seminar talks UN peacekeeping mission in Francophone environment
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Vietnam, Laos enhance cooperation in culture, sports, tourism
Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith hosted a reception in Vientiane on December 6 for a delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism led by Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien who have been on a two-day working visit to Laos. At the meeting, PM Thongloun spoke highly of the outcomes of the earlier talks between Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune and Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien. He congratulated Vietnamese athletes on their outstanding achievements at the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines and Vietnam on welcoming 15 million foreign visitors this year. Laos wants to learn from Vietnam’s experience in tourism development to turn tourism into an important economic sector of the country in the coming time, he said. In reply, Thien affirmed that his ministry is willing to share experience and bolster … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos enhance cooperation in culture, sports, tourism
Francophone community described as important partner of Vietnam
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and OIF Secretary General Louise Mushikiwabo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh lauded the Francophone community as an important partner of Vietnam during his talks with Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Louise Mushikiwabo in Hanoi on December 6. Minh and Mushikiwabo discussed the Francophone community’s prioritised activities in the near future, measures to boost ties between Vietnam and French-speaking countries, preparations for the 50th anniversary of the OIF and the 18th Summit of the Francophonie in Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. Vietnam supports the Francophone community’s common efforts, especially in promoting the use of French language, economic cooperation, innovation, sustainable development, and OIF governance reform, thus better meeting expectations of its member states, he … [Read more...] about Francophone community described as important partner of Vietnam
Vietnam backs Francophone community’s efforts for world peace
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (R) and OIF Secretary General Louise Mushikiwabo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh has affirmed that Vietnam supports and wants to contribute to the Francophone community’s efforts to promote peace, stability and development in the world and the Francophone community in particular. During a reception in Hanoi on December 6 for Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Louise Mushikiwabo, Thinh said Vietnam’s contributions to the Francophone community are in conformity with its foreign policy of diversification of international ties and active global integration; being a friend, a trustworthy partner and responsible member of the international community. Amid rising challenges in the world at present, Thinh said multilateral mechanisms, especially the Francophone community, play an increasingly important role. She said Vietnam supports the strengthening of … [Read more...] about Vietnam backs Francophone community’s efforts for world peace
Chinese Embassy grants scholarships to students
Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo (R) hands over the scholarships to the students (Photo: plo.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Chinese Embassy held a ceremony in Hanoi on December 6 to present scholarships from the Chinese Ambassador to 40 primary and secondary students in the northern provinces of Bac Giang and Thai Nguyen. Each student received a scholarship worth 3.5 million VND (151 USD). Speaking at the event, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo congratulated the scholarship recipients and voiced his hope that they will continue to study hard to earn high academic results. The scholarship award ceremony formed part of activities contributing to the enhancement of the traditional friendship between people of the two countries./. VNA … [Read more...] about Chinese Embassy grants scholarships to students