AMBASSADORS' COMMENTS

On December 28, at a reception after the ambassador presented his letter of credentials, the Lao leader said the two countries’ economic ties have failed to keep pace with the development of bilateral political relations.

At the recent working session with three Vice Governors of Karlovy Vary to discuss measures to promote cooperation in trade, investment and tourism between localities of the two countries, Vietnamese Ambassador Truong Manh Son stressed to boost Vietnam - Czech economic cooperation.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan delivered separate receptions for Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Lee Hyuk and Ambassador of Iran Saleh Adibi in Hanoi on December 23.

On December 20 afternoon, at the head quarter of the Government, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted his reception for newly-appointed Canadian Ambassador Ping Kitnikone and Qatar Ambassador Mohammed El-Emadi when they assume duty in Vietnam.

At the recent meeting in Hanoi with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, the Irish Ambassador to Vietnam, Caist Moran, said that Ireland will work to push the Vietnam-European Union free trade agreement.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Irish Ambassador to Vietnam Caist Moran and Ambassador of Timor Leste Jorge Trindade Neves De Camoes in Hanoi on December 16.

Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung yesterday hosted a reception for Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Parvathaneni Harish.

President Tran Dai Quang appreciated the contributions of outgoing New Zealand Ambassador Haike Manning in further strengthening and deepening Vietnam-New Zealand comprehensive partnership ties during a reception in Hanoi on December 2.

​On November 30, at a reception in Hanoi for Ambassador Bruno Angelet, Head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said that Vietnam has been actively preparing for the ratification and enforcement of the free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU).

On December 1, Chairman of Hanoi People`s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung received Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Kunio Umeda.

Represented for Hanoi`s leaders, Vice Chairman of Hanoi People`s Committee Le Hong Son congratulated Laos` Embassy in Vietnam on the occasion of 41-year anniversary of Laos` National Day (December 2, 1975 - 2016).

Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Roberto Azevedo has praised Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements over the past time as well as the country’s marked strides in international integration and trade liberalization.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc yesterday welcomed newly-accredited Australian Ambassador Craig Chittick in Hanoi.

On November 24, at the reception for French newly-appointed Ambassador to Vietnam Bertrand Lortholary in Hanoi, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said that Vietnam hopes France will expand investment projects in Vietnam, and enhance cooperation in culture and tourism with the country.

On November 22, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted reception in Hanoi for out-going New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Haike Manning.

On November 22 afternoon, Chairman of Hanoi People`s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung had a meeting with Mr. Thomas Loidl, Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam.

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung recently hosted a reception for newly-appointed French Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Bertrand Lortholary.

On November 17 afternoon, Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung had a meeting with Ambassador of Ukraine toVietnam, Mr. Oleksyi Sovkoplias.

On November 16 afternoon, Chairman of Hanoi People`s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung met and worked with the Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Loidl.

US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius affirmed the aim to turning the US into the largest investors in Vietnam in his tenure, during a meeting in Hanoi on November 16 with Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue.