Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 23 sent a message of condolences to his India counterpart Narendra Modi over the serious terrorist attack that occurred in Pahalgam town on April 22 that caused many civilian casualties.
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 23 sent a message of condolences to his India counterpart Narendra Modi over the serious terrorist attack that occurred in Pahalgam town on April 22 that caused many civilian casualties.
The same day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son extended his condolences to Foreing Minister of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in India has confirmed that there are no Vietnamese casualties in a deadly terrorist attack that occurred in the Baisaran valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) territory in northern India on April 22 (local time).
The two sides discussed future cooperation activities, including sharing leadership and organisation experiences, increasing political dialogues, and supporting cultural exchanges.
This is the first visit to Vietnam by PM Paetongtarn since she took office, and also the first by a Thai Government leader in 11 years. Additionally, it marks the first joint cabinet meeting between the two countries’ prime ministers in 10 years.
The NA draft resolution on several special mechanisms and policies for creating breakthroughs in law making and enforcement includes regulations on the fund for supporting the development of policies and laws which is proposed to be a non-budget state financial fund.
Vietnam has successfully hosted the 2025 UN Day of Vesak Celebrations, drawing Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers from numerous countries. Giang noted that this year’s event coincided with Vietnam’s 50th anniversary of national reunification and forthcoming 80th National Day.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
This year’s festival is held on a national scale, featuring a variety of vibrant and meaningful cultural and sports activities, promising to offer a lively artistic space filled with the rich cultural diversity of Vietnam’s ethnic communities.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man suggested Thailand continue to coordinate with Vietnam and other countries to maintain ASEAN's common viewpoint on the East Sea, striving to build the East Sea into a sea of peace and cooperation.
After 49 years of construction and development, the two sides have created an important and solid foundation and premise to bring the Vietnam - Thailand relationship to a new height.
Most deputies agreed on the necessity of enacting the law to improve the legal framework for Vietnam’s involvement in UN peacekeeping missions.
General Secretary Lam expressed his gratitude and respect to President Ho Chi Minh – a revered national hero and the founder of the Communist Party of Vietnam, who devoted his whole life to the cause of national liberation and the struggle for peace, and happiness of the people of Vietnam and the world.
President Ho Chi Minh's life and great revolutionary career will forever be a shining example for generations of the Vietnamese people to learn and follow, according to publications of the Lao News Agency (KPL).
The spokesperson reiterated that Vietnam’s position on China’s fishing ban in the East Sea is consistent and has been repeated many times. The ministry has conducted communications with the Chinese Embassy in Hanoi and handed over a diplomatic note to the Chinese side to oppose this fishing ban, she said.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that the Vietnamese Government always regards the WB as an important, close, and trusted partner that has provided great support and made positive contributions to the country’s socio-economic development, helping the Southeast Asian nation achieve significant accomplishments in its “Doi moi” (renewal) process, international integration, and sustainable development.
Party chief To Lam asked Nghe An province to choose a sustainable and in-depth development pathway, focusing on sustaining a stable, secure, and conducive environment for growth and improving the well-being of residents.
The Party Committee of the Government was tasked with developing a set of exceptional policies and mechanisms to be submitted to the National Assembly for approval during its ongoing 9th session.
This work revealed that the border line and markers remain intact, with no signs of violations or incidents breaching the border regulations.
State President Luong Cuong praised the 500 young delegates as outstanding, exemplary faces, sources of pride, hope, and the bright future of the nation.
Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Hanoi on May 15, beginning her two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Rachel Stohl, Senior Vice President of Research Programmes at the Stimson Centre, said Vietnam and the US have gone from former foes to comprehensive strategic partners, and are working together for peace and for the benefit of their peoples.
