Deputy FM visits 5 European countries

Thu, 07/05/2001 - 11:53

Ha Noi, July 5 (VNA) -- Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Van Nganh has paid a working visit to five European countries - the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, and Croatia.

During the visit from June 20 to July 5, Nganh held talks with Secretaries of the five Foreign Ministries and held working sessions with officials of those countries' Ministries of Economics and Trade.

During their talks, the two sides informed each other of their respective countries' situation and exchanged views about international and regional issues of common concern.

Amb. Peterson on Vietnam-US ties


Ha Noi July 4 (VNA) -- An agreement on aviation cooperation and another on drug control between the U.S. and Viet Nam will be signed in the near future, American Ambassador to Viet Nam Pete Peterson told the International Cultural and Economic Exchange Club on July 3.

Before ending his term of office in Viet Nam, the Ambassador thanked the Vietnamese Government and people for their active assistance in finding the remains of American servicemen missing in action from the war.

Vietnam-US to conduct joint research on Agent Orange


Ha Noi, July 4 (VNA) -- Viet Nam and the United States have agreed to conduct two research projects on Agent Orange/Dioxin.

The agreement was reached by the two countries' scientists, who have been in Ha Noi from July 2-6 to discuss measures to implement a long-term cooperation strategy in this domain between Viet Nam and the U.S.

Vietnam-US cooperation on immigration issue


(As of April, 2001)

The cooperation between Vietnam and the US on the immigration issue started very early, in the first years of 1980

Vietnam-US cooperation in accounting for MIA


(As of April, 2001


Cooperation between Vietnam and the US regarding the MIA issue now enters the 14th year. Since 1988 when the first joint field activity was conducted, previous administrations as well as the present one, many Congressional members and others have expressed their high appreciation of Vietnam

Veteran Association praises contribution of Amb. Peterson




Ha Noi, June 29 (VNA) -- Viet Nam's War Veterans Association President Senior Lieutenant General Tran Van Quang has praised U.S. Ambassador Pete Peterson's active contributions to normalizing Viet Nam-U.S. relations as well as promoting ties between the war veterans associations of the two countries.

Gen. Quang made the remark while meeting with the U.S. ambassador, who paid him a farewell visit today, June 29.

<B>Background information for the approval of BTA,/B>


Vietnam-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)

The Bilateral Trade Agreement signed on July 13, 2000, is the outcome of the persistent efforts by both sides over the 4 years of negotiations. It is an important step for Vietnam to integrate into the world economy on the WTO rules and principles.

1/ In comparison with other trade agreements, the Vietnam-US BTA is very unique and comprehensive with over 100 pages consisted of four parts: market access, trade in services, intellectual property rights, and investment.

FM Spokeswoman on reparations to victims in Thanh Phong


On June 25,2001, Foreign Minister Spokeswoman Phan Thuy Thanh answered question from Reuters: Could you comment on a news story in which Attorney John DeCamp demanded that Kerrey establish a foundation in reparations to victims' families in Thanh Phong.

Answer:

We understand that the sufferings borne by our compatriots in Thanh Phong village Ben Tre province are incomparable. We understand the significance of attorney John DeCamp's deeds and respect the will and aspiration of the victims' families in Thanh Phong.

Vietnam to attend UN special session on HIV/AIDS

Sun, 06/24/2001 - 23:43



Ha Noi, June 22 (VNA) -- A delegation of Viet Nam, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem, on June 22 left the country for a UN special session on HIV/AIDS to be held in New York.

The Vietnamese delegates are from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Health, Education and Training, and the Government Office.

They will join other senior officials, scientists, and representatives of social organisations from 160 countries and territories worldwide to discuss measures to gain control over the disease by 2015.

Positive changes after new policies on taxation

Sun, 06/24/2001 - 23:41


Ha Noi, June 24 (VNA) -- Viet Nam registered a GDP growth rate of 7.3 percent in the first six months of this year, compared with 6.2 percent in the same period last year. High year-on-year increases were seen in the production of crude oil, up by 21.4 percent; cement, 17.9 percent; TV sets, 23.1 percent; and cars, 52.9 percent.

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