President Ho Chi Minh-founder of Vietnam's diplomacy


Ha Noi, Oct. 12 (VNA) -- Viet Nam's diplomatic approach today is still based on the fundamental principles of diplomacy instituted by Viet Nam's first President, Ho Chi Minh.

This affirmation was made at a symposium on "Cultural activist Ho Chi Minh and Vietnamese modern diplomacy" in Ha Noi on Oct. 12.

PM Phan Van Khai hopes for further development ties with Germany

Ha Noi, Oct. 11 (VNA) -- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai has expressed his wish that Viet Nam and Germany would strengthen their cooperative ties, particularly in trade, investment, culture, science and technology, on the basis of long-term stability and mutual benefits.

PM Khai held talks with German Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder on Oct. 10, right after his arrival in Germany for a five-day visit, to exchange views on bilateral relationship, and regional and international issues of common concern.

<B>Vietnam strongly opposed terrorist acts</B>

Ha Noi, Oct. 11 (VNA) -- "Viet Nam strongly opposes terrorist acts and supports efforts to make humankind free from terrorism," said the spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry in Ha Noi on Oct. 11.

The spokesperson was answering a question raised by Viet Nam News Agency correspondent on the country's position toward terrorist acts against Viet Nam as other countries are taking cooperative measures against terrorism.

Spain wants to cooperate with Vietnam on long-term basis

Ha Noi, Oct. 10 (VNA) -- Viet Nam is one of three Asian countries that Spain gives cooperation priority to, said Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar in an interview granted to a Viet Nam News Agency correspondent on the occasion of Prime Minister Phan Van Khai's visit to Spain from Oct. 8-9.

He said that the signing of a framework agreement on development cooperation which includes regulations on the establishment of a joint committee proved that Spain's desire for cooperation with Viet Nam is constant and long term.

PM Phan Van Khai visits Germany

Ha Noi, Oct. 10 (VNA) -- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai was given an official welcome ceremony in Berlin, Germany, today, Oct. 10, the first of a five-day official visit to the country as a guest of German Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.

After the welcome ceremony, PM Khai and his German counterpart held talks and had a press briefing. The two leaders briefed the press on their talks dealing with bilateral cooperation and agreements.

Prime Minister Phan Van Khai visits Spain, Germany& Netherlands

Oct. 7 (VNA) -- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai and his wife left Ha Noi today, Oct. 7, for official visits to Spain, Germany and the Netherlands.

<B>VN pledges to join worldwide endeavor to counter terrorism</B>

Oct. 5 (VNA) -- Viet Nam is willing to fulfil its obligations in conformity with national and international law in a worldwide endeavour to counter terrorism.

The statement was made by Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the United Nations Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Chau at a UN discussion on measures to eliminate international terrorism in New York on Oct. 4.

<B>Of Human Rights in Vietnam</B>

This topic is not chosen at random in the wake of a related action taken early September by the US House of Representatives, an action in no way acceptable to the Government and people of Vietnam.

Human Rights are a cultural value of humankind, with enormous importance. As the Vietnamese often say, to lose one

Potential of Central Highlands

Ha Noi, Oct. 1 (VNA) -- Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) covers the southern part of the Truong Son Mountain Range and includes the four provinces of Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Dac Lac, and Lam Dong. Although its population is only 4.2 million, including about 2.2 million in rural areas, the Central Highlands has always been considered strategically important.

WHO praises Vietnam's malaria control efforts


Ha Noi, Sept. 26 (VNA) -- Viet Nam's efforts in fighting malaria over the past decade have been highly valued by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Addressing a conference to review the country's malaria control over the past ten years in Ha Noi on Sept. 26, WHO Director for Western Pacific region Shigeru Omi noted that Viet Nam's malaria incidence and mortality rates recorded last year were lower than the targets set by the WHO.

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