Politics

Six new ambassadors appointed

Six diplomats received appointment decisions on September 20 to serve as ambassadors for the 2019-2022 tenure.
Six new ambassadors appointed ảnh 1Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (centre) and the six newly-appointed ambassadors pose for a photo (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Six diplomats receivedappointment decisions on September 20 to serve as ambassadors for the 2019-2022tenure.

At a ceremony in Hanoi, on behalf of PresidentNguyen Phu Trong, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minhhanded over the decisions.

Accordingly, Pham Sao Mai will be VietnameseAmbassador to China and Micronesia; Le Thi Tuyet Mai Ambassador and PermanentRepresentative of Vietnam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organisationand other international organisations in Geneva (Switzerland); Le Hong LamAmbassador to Norway; Pham Viet Chien Ambassador to Bangladesh; Nguyen ThanhVinh Ambassador to Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Sahrawi, Niger and Gambia; and LuongQuoc Thinh Ambassador to Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, Chad,and Liberia.

Congratulating the ambassadors on theirassignments, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Minh expressed his hope that theywill continue helping to enhance Vietnam’s relations with the countries in allaspects, from politics, security, defence, economy, trade to culture. 

He also asked them to help build the Vietnameseembassies into a trustworthy source of support for overseas Vietnamese peopleand businesses.

On behalf of the newly-appointed diplomats,Ambassador Pham Sao Mai affirmed that they will make utmost efforts to fulfilltheir duties, including reinforcing Vietnam’s relations with the countries;persistently and resolutely ensuring the homeland’s interests; proactively andactively building and maintaining a peaceful environment for Vietnam’sintegration into the world; and making use of all international resources tocontribute to national development and promote the country’s stature in theglobal arena./.
VNA
#Vietnamese ambassadors #Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh #Ambassador Pham Sao Mai #Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai #Vietnam's external relations #Vietnam's foreign policy #updated Vietnam news #Vietnamplus #Vietnam News Agency
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Diplomats, firms discuss trade among Vietnam, Africa, Middle East

Diplomats, firms discuss trade among Vietnam, Africa, Middle East

​Economic ties between African and Middle Eastern countries and Southeast Asia in general, Vietnam in particular is still constrained, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at the two-day conference ‘Meet Ambassadors from the Middle East and Africa 2019’ held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from September 9 to 10 in Hanoi.
PM welcomes cooperation with Middle East-African countries

PM welcomes cooperation with Middle East-African countries

Vietnam always welcomes and opens door for cooperation with Middle East-African countries for mutual benefits and development, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed at a reception in Hanoi on September 10 for ambassadors from Middle East and Africa.

See more

☀️ Morning digest on March 5

☀️ Morning digest on March 5

The working session reviewing preparations for a draft regulation on political and ideological work within the Party, a Government meeting discussing scenarios and response measures to recent global developments that could adversely affect Vietnam, and Vietnam's win over India in a Group C match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup are among news highlights on March 4 evening.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting of the Government's standing members in Hanoi on March 4 (Photo: VNA)

PM calls for proactive, timely, effective response to new global developments

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh warned of potential impacts on the country’s macroeconomic stability, particularly inflation and growth, as well as on energy security and logistics due to rising prices, possible supply chain disruptions, the safety of Vietnamese citizens abroad, national defence and security, public order and foreign affairs while chairing a government meeting.

Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang hosts a reception for Kerry Person, Vice President of Data Centre Planning at Amazon Web Services (AWS) - part of Amazon in Hanoi on March 4 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, US eye stronger economic, trade ties

Vice President of Data Centre Planning at Amazon Web Services (AWS) - part of US-based e-commerce giant Amazon, affirmed Amazon’s commitment to expanding investment and fostering high-quality human resource development in Vietnam.

Minister and Spokesperson of the Government Tran Van Son speaks at the press conference on March 4 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam maintains focus on stability, pushes for at least 10% growth

PM Pham Minh Chinh called for stronger trade promotion, export market diversification and swift FTA negotiations, alongside faster digital transformation, green transition, institutional reform, removal of business bottlenecks, efficient resources use, settlement of delayed projects and intensified anti-corruption efforts.

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man meets voters in Ba Diem commune, Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)

NA commits to stronger institutional backing for Ho Chi Minh City

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man had a meeting with voters from Ba Diem, Xuan Thoi Son, Hoc Mon, Dong Thanh, Phu Hoa Dong and Binh My communes, Ho Chi Minh City, on March 4, affirming that the NA will continue refining financial, investment and planning frameworks to help the southern city fully leverage its special mechanisms.

State President Luong Cuong (R) and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mongolia Ganzorig Damdin in Hanoi on March 4. (Photo: VNA)

State President receives Chief Justice of Mongolia

State President Luong Cuong gave a reception in Hanoi on March 4 for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mongolia Ganzorig Damdin, during which he affirmed that Vietnam consistently attaches importance to, and wishes to continue strengthening the traditional friendship with Mongolia across all fields in line with the two sides’ capacities and needs.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu (front, third from left) and other participants in the meeting between voters and candidates running for seats in the 16th National Assembly in Constituency No. 1 of Da Nang city on March 4. (Photo: VNA)

Key Party official meets with voters in Da Nang

The candidates pledged to uphold moral integrity, maintain close contact with local authorities and voters, and actively contribute to decisions on socio-economic development policies for both the nation and Da Nang.

General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member and Minister of National Defence, speaks at a working session with Cao Bang province's authorities (Photo: VNA)

Cao Bang urged to create best conditions for voters during election

As of January 30, all communes and wards in Cao Bang had established 566 constituencies and 566 election teams with 8,976 members to serve the election. On February 16, the provincial Election Committee issued a resolution announcing the official list of 13 candidates for the 16th NA in three constituencies, and 84 candidates for the provincial People’s Council for the 2026–2031 term in 16 constituencies.

Party General Secretary To Lam speaks at the working session between the steering committee and members of the editorial teams, scientists, experts and relevant agencies. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief requests theoretical, practical foundations for strategic decisions in new phase

General Secretary Lam emphasised that the commemoration of a century of the country under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and four decades of implementing the national development platform should not be viewed merely as chronological milestones. Rather, they represent the length of a revolutionary journey marked by sacrifice, hardship, creativity and development.