PM Phan Van Khai wrapped usp 10-day European tour

Sun, 09/29/2002 - 23:26

Noi, Sept. 28 (VNA) -- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai on Sept. 28 wrapped up his 10-day European tour during which four agreements were signed between Viet Nam and European countries to pave the way for stronger bilateral ties and cooperation.

These include an agreement on investment promotion and protection signed with Iceland; a framework agreement on cooperation, with Luxembourg; an agreement on scientific-technological cooperation, with Belgium; and a framework agreement on cooperation between Viet Nam's Government Office and French-speaking regions of Belgium.

Development plan for key southern economic region

Sun, 09/29/2002 - 23:25


Ho Chi Minh City, Sept. 25 (VNA) -- The key southern economic region covers only 3.8 percent of the country's acreage but has currently contributed 33.2 percent to the country's gross domestic product (GDP).

PM Phan Van Khai takes part in the ASEM-IV

Sun, 09/22/2002 - 11:10


Ha Noi, Sept. 21 (VNA) -- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai will join State and Government leaders of 25 ASEM member countries and the Chairman of the European Commission to attend the fourth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM-IV).

Viet Nam's participation in the ASEM-IV, scheduled for Copenhagen, Denmark, from Sept. 22-24, aims to continue with the open foreign policy of diversification and multilateralisation, speeding the integration in its Asia-Europe cooperation framework.

FM Nguyen Dy Nien at meeting with the U.S NGOs

FOREIGN MINISTER REITERATES VIET NAM'S COMMITMENT TO RENEWAL PROCESS


New York, Sept. 18 (VNA) -- Vietnamese Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien has renewed Viet Nam's commitment to press ahead with the process of renewal and its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance and openness to diversify and multilateralise its external relations.

"The new cabinet approved by the National Assembly at its first session indicates Viet NamẸs continued commitment to the renewal process," FM Nien stressed.

FM Nguyen Dy Nien's speech at 57th session of UN General Assembly

Fri, 09/20/2002 - 00:04


New York, Sept. 19 (VNA) -- Viet Nam has constantly developed its friendly and cooperative ties with countries in the region and throughout the world as well as international organisations, stressed Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien.

FM Nguyen Dy Nien addressed NAM meeting

Thu, 09/19/2002 - 23:59


New York, Sept. 19 (VNA) -- Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien called for greater unity among the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) members while addressing the NAM meeting held on the sideline of the 57th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Sept. 18.

On the settlement of Vietnam-China border issue

Mon, 09/16/2002 - 00:04


Ha Noi, Sept. 14 (VNA) -- The shared borderline of 1,350 km between Viet Nam and China has been developing into a border area of peace, friendship and stability.

In recent years, the public has given significant attention to this issue. Deputy Foreign Minister Le Cong Phung has granted a special interview to Viet Nam News Agency on the progress of the settlement of the border issue between Viet Nam and China.

PM Phan Van Khai's tour in Europe

Mon, 09/16/2002 - 00:02

Noi, Sept. 14 (VNA) -- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai will attend the fourth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM-IV) to be held in Compenhagen, Denmark, and then visit three nations and the European Commission (EC) from Sept. 20-27, the Foreign Ministry announced.

PM Khai's official visits to Iceland, Luxembourg, Belgium will be made at the invitations of his counterparts and to the EC as guest of its President.--Enditem

Vietnam and U.S stress framework for long-term cooperation

Washington, Sept. 12 (VNA) -- Viet Nam and the United States pointed out the need to build a framework for their long-term and stable relationship in conformity with interests of the two nations and for peace and stability in the region and the world.

The view was shared during meetings and talks held in Washington from Sept. 9-11 between visiting Vietnamese Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien and U.S. senior officials.

FM Nien paid a visit to Washington on the occasion of his participation in the 57th United Nations General Assembly.

September 11 Memorial service marked in Hanoi

Ha Noi, Sept. 12 (VNA) -- The Viet Nam-U.S. Friendship Association on Sept. 10 held a memorial service for victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S.

Representatives from the Embassy, non-governmental organizations and businesspeople of the U.S. in Viet Nam were present at the function.

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