Defence Minister receives outgoing US Ambassador
Public Security Minister General Tran Dai Quang commended outgoing US Ambassador David Shear’s positive contributions to forging Vietnam-US relations while receiving him in Hanoi on August 7.
Minister Quang also praised the US diplomat for boosting long-term strategic cooperation between the Vietnam Ministry of Public Security and US agencies in an effective and practical manner.
He suggested both sides fully tap huge potential for broader cooperation across a variety of fields in the future and voiced his hope that David Shear will continue to make more contributions to developing relations between the two nations and increasing effective cooperation between the ministry and US relevant agencies.
US Ambassador Shear, for his part, pledged his utmost efforts to elevate Vietnam-US ties to a higher level and increase mutually beneficial cooperation for the two nations’ peace, stability and development.
Vietnam calls on parties to respect Gaza truce
Vietnam calls on all parties concerned to respect the newly-reached ceasefire agreement in Gaza Strip and actively speed up negotiations for stability and peace in the region.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Hai Binh made the call in Hanoi on August 7 while answering reporters’ queries on Vietnam ‘s response to a truce freshly reached by Palestine and Israel.
“Vietnam condemns all military acts targeting UN schools in Gaza Strip, killing and injuring local civilians and UN staff,” he stressed.
Vietnam treasures traditional ties with DPRK
President Truong Tan Sang has said that Vietnam always attaches importance to its traditional relationship with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), which was initiated and fostered by late President Ho Chi Minh and late President Kim Il-sung.
Meeting DPRK Foreign Minister Ri Su-yong on August 7 in Hanoi, the State leader said Vietnam is willing to share experience it has learned through decades of renewal with the DPRK.
He also described Ri Su-yong’s visit as an important contribution to strengthening the friendship between the two countries, suggesting both sides increase exchanges of high-level delegations in the future.
For his part, the DPRK minister stressed that his Party and State support Vietnam’s internal and external policies of Vietnam and appreciate its contributions to the maintenance of peace and stability in the region and the world.
He held that Vietnam and the DPRK share many historical similarities, which are firm foundations for both sides to enhance their partnership.
As the DPRK is implementing a number of policies to develop its economy, improve people’s living standards and attract investment projects in 16 economic zones, the country wishes to cooperate with Vietnam in the field.
The same day, the DPRK diplomat was received by Politburo member and standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC)’s Secretariat Le Hong Anh, who affirmed that Vietnam always keeps a close watch on the DPRK situation and further strengthen bilateral collaboration in economics, trade, culture and sports.
Earlier, Ri Su-yong had a meeting with CPVCC member and head of the CPVCC’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan, during which they discussed measures to further bolster the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two Parties and peoples in the future.
During his stay in Hanoi , the minister also paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum and visited the Hanoi Museum.
Party chief extends congratulations to Venezuelan leader
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on August 6 sent his congratulations to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro who has become new leader of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).
President Nicolas Maduro was elected as the PSUV leader during the party’s third National Congress running from July 26-31 in Caracas.
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