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Yoshihiko Noda, newly elected leader of the Democratic Party of Japan, expressed resolve on Aug. 29 to stick to the policies of outgoing Prime Minister Naoto Kan and work closely with the opposition camp.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has sent a message of congratulations to Yoshihiko Noda on his election as Japanese Prime Minister.

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Vu Xuan Hong presented the “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” insignia to outgoing Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Pitono Purnomo in Hanoi on August 19.

Vietnam always wants to lift the bilateral relationship with Indonesia to new heights, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region.

NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung praised the outgoing German and Irish ambassadors’ contributions to developing relations between VN and their respective countries at his separate meetings with them in Hanoi on August 17.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and State President Truong Tan Sang met with outgoing ambassadors of Laos , Ireland , Finland and Germany at separate receptions in Hanoi on Aug. 12.

The outgoing Lao Ambassador to Vietnam, Sunthon Saynhachac, has been awarded an insignia “For the Cause of Vietnam’s Diplomacy”.

Outgoing Ambassador of Germany to Vietnam Rolf Schulze was presented with the insignia “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” from the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO).

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) presented the “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” insignia to outgoing Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sunthon Saynhachac for her contributions to the special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

Cambodia and Thailand continue to disagree on the deployment of Indonesian observers to the disputed border area near Preah Vihear temple.

The Election Commission of Thailand on July 12 verified the election result of 358 members of the parliament, but decided not to verify the incoming prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and the outgoing PM Abhisit Vejjajiva.

The Vietnamese government wanted to boost mutually beneficiary cooperation with Malaysia in all fields, ranging from politics, diplomacy, economics, trade and investment to culture, labour, defence and security.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung held separate meetings in Hanoi on July 18 with WB Country Director Victoria Kwakwa and Belgian Ambassador Hubert Cooreman.

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) presented the “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” insignia to outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Sun Gouxiang, for his contributions to the friendship between the people of the two countries.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung received outgoing Chinese and Myanmar Ambassadors Sun Guoxiang and Khin Maung Soe, respectively, at separate receptions on July 11.

Vietnam always attaches importance to its solidarity, friendship and comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership with China.

Vietnam and Switzerland should create more favorable conditions for the two countries’ businesses to promote cooperation in investment, trade and market expansion.

Vietnam respected the Asian Development Bank (ADB) goodwill and constructive contributions during the effective assistance and cooperation in policy consultation, macro-economic advice, technical assistance and projects, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung emphasised.

The German state of Bavaria pays special attention to strengthening relations with Vietnam ’s localities, State Minister of Federal and European Affairs, Emilia Mueller has said.