Spokesperson

Vietnam rejects the US listing the country as a country of concern for religious freedom issues.

Vietnam said the cooperation will promote effective and sustainable fisheries management in accordance with international law.

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, about 20 flights were operated between Vietnam and Hong Kong, bringing more than 50,000 visitors to the Southeast Asian country.

Vietnamese Pham Thi Doan Trang was sentenced to nine years behind bars for spreading anti-state propaganda.

Vietnam said US trade remedies must be fair and in accordance with the World Trade Organization (WHO) rules.

As the vaccination rate increased and the pandemic under control, many parts of Vietnam are open to domestic visitors.

Vietnam welcomed double-dosed visitors from Sept 26 as part of efforts to adopt vaccine passports.

Vietnam said it advocates maritime activities that comply with international law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982.

Hanoi said details on the visit would be announced at an appropriate time.

All four deputy prime ministers have engaged in the missions.