No suspected terrorist's accounts detected in Vietnam so far

Wed, 10/17/2001 - 12:32

Ha Noi, Oct. 17 (VNA) -- No clients among the 27 listed terrorist organisations and individuals being searched for have been detected in Viet Nam, deputy head of the International Cooperation Department of the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) Do Khac Hung told Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper on Oct. 16.

The SBV has requested commercial banks in Viet Nam to review their client records to identify accounts suspected lof belonging to terrorist organisations and individuals.

Vietnam pledges to contribute more to UNESCO's activities

Wed, 10/17/2001 - 12:30

Ha Noi, Oct. 17 (VNA) -- Viet Nam is willing to join other countries in contributing more to the action programmes of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), said Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem at the organisation's 31st session in Paris, France, on Oct. 16.

Trade Minister Vu Khoan on results of PM's visits to Europe

Wed, 10/17/2001 - 12:28


Ha Noi, Oct. 17 (VNA) -- There is every reason now to say that the recent tour of Spain, Germany and the Netherlands by Prime Minister Phan Van Khai has been a success, said Trade Minister Vu Khoan.

He further said that the tour succeeded, both bilaterally and multilaterally, laying the foundation for long-term cooperation and contributing to raising Viet Nam's position in the international arena.

FM of Vietnam and China affirm cooperation in new situation

Wed, 10/17/2001 - 12:25

Ha Noi, Oct. 17 (VNA) -- Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien and his Chinese counterpart, Tang Jiaxuan, have affirmed that in the new situation Viet Nam and China should strengthen solidarity, boost cooperation, and well implement agreements reached by leaders of the two countries.

The two FMs met in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday, Oct. 16. They appreciated the fine development of the Sino-Vietnamese cooperation over the past time.

<B>Guidelines in U.S-Vietnam relations- President Bush Reply</B>


Following is the Reply of President George W. Bush to the Remarks of the Newly appointed Ambassador Of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Tam Chien on the occasion of the presentation of his letter of credence

Mr. Ambassador:

VN and U.S discuss ways to boost exports to the U.S market



Ha Noi, Oct. 17 (VNA) -- Vietnamese and American business people have discussed plans to develop Viet Nam's investment and trade infrastructure to meet international standards as part of their joint efforts to make Viet Nam's products more competitive in the U.S. market and build Viet Nam's strategy for its textiles and garment exports to the U.S.

<B>FM Spokeswoman on U.S cooperation against terrorism</B>


Ha Noi, Oct. 17 (VNA) -- Viet Nam's foreign ministry spokeswoman Phan Thuy Thanh today called on the United States and other countries to cooperate with Viet Nam in the fight against terrorist attacks on Viet Nam.

The United States and other countries should be consistent in their fight against terrorism and help Viet Nam to capture and punish those people who use terrorism to attack the State and people of Viet Nam at home and at its representative missions overseas, Ms.Thanh said.

VN supports complete elimination of mass destruction weapon

Fri, 10/12/2001 - 23:09


Oct. 12 (VNA) -- Viet Nam persistently supports regional and international initiatives to achieve a complete elimination of weapons of mass destruction, said Counsellor of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations Hoang Chi Trung in New York on Oct. 11.

President Ho Chi Minh-founder of Vietnam's diplomacy

Fri, 10/12/2001 - 23:04


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

Thu, 10/11/2001 - 10:11

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.

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