Countries should cooperate with one another and make active and practical contributions to the maintenance of peace, stability, and legal order at sea, Vice Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on December 10.

The birth of the 1982 UNCLOS is an important event, of great significance for the progressive development of international law in general, and maritime laws in particular

The Prime Minister is scheduled to have talks and meetings with many leaders of the host country, visit its major economic establishments, attend the Việt Nam – Netherlands business forum, witness the signing of bilateral cooperation documents, and meet representatives of the Vietnamese community there.

PM Chính affirmed that Việt Nam attaches importance to and wants to strengthen its comprehensive cooperation with Luxembourg, a founding member of the European Union (EU).

The Vietnamese Party and State totally respect the choice of the people and the differences, as they have no goals other than the happy and prosperous life of every people.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived at Amsterdam on December 10 afternoon (local time) to start his official visit to the Netherlands at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Henri, at the Grand Ducal Palace on December 10 (local time) as part of his official visit to Luxembourg.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the European Investment Bank (EIB) on December 10 as part of his trip to Luxembourg.

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai on December 9 had a working session with a delegation of ambassadors, consuls general and honorary consuls of EU member countries in Vietnam.

Among Vietnam’s pledges as part of its election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), it is encouraging that the country prioritised upholding its commitments and obligations under the international human rights treaties, of which Vietnam has ratified seven out of nine, according to UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming official visit to the Netherlands aims to promote, tighten and elevate the comprehensive cooperative partnership between Vietnam and the European country, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh.

President of the French Senate Gérard Larcher and his entourage left Hanoi on December 9 night, concluding a successful two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

The Vietnamese PM affirmed that Việt Nam attaches importance to the role and position of Luxembourg in the European Union (EU), and wants to further promote the comprehensive partnership between the two countries, including between the two law making bodies.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with President of the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg Fernand Etgen on December 9 (Luxembourg time), as part of his official visit to the European country.

During the province’s People’s Council meeting earlier this week to review 2022, which took place earlier this week, Cao Tường Huy, acting Chairman of the People’s Committee said the province has gained impressive economic results, obtaining a GRPD rate of 10.28 per cent, maintaining the double-digit rate for seven consecutive years.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 9 toured the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), the first in the world to have a platform dedicated to green securities and currently listing half of the world's green bonds.

Secretary-General of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Rebeca Grynspan spoke highly of Vietnam’s policy frameworks and institutions at a working session with State Auditor General Ngo Van Tuan, who led a delegation to attend the 13th UNCTAD Debt Management Conference from December 5-7.

Vietnam always attaches importance to comprehensive cooperation and partnership with Luxembourg, a founding and important member of the European Union, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during talks with his Luxembourg counterpart Xavier Bettel on December 9 (local time).

The two leaders were satisfied with the positive developments in cooperation.

General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President Thongloun Sisoulith received Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for Information and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia in Vientiane on December 9.