Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The and Lao Minister of Public Works and Transport Viengsavath Siphandone held a working session in Hanoi on July 14, during which they discussed transport cooperation plans between the two countries in 2022 and the following years.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on July 14.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn and his Korean counterpart Park Jin held talks over the phone on Wednesday, as the two nations are celebrating the 30th founding anniversary of their diplomatic relations (December 22, 1992-2022).

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Wednesday for newly-appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Việt Nam Pauline Tamesis, who came to present her credentials at the start of her term of office in the country.

Việt Nam and the National Assembly (NA) always consider strengthening and developing the special solidarity with Laos as a top priority, NA Chairman Vương Đình Huệ said while hosting visiting Vice Chairman of the Lao NA Sommad Pholsena on Wednesday.

Leaders of Vietnam have offered greetings to their French counterparts on the National Day of the European country (July 14, 1789 - 2022).

Vietnam’s reform and its path towards socialism was spotlighted at a seminar held on July 13 at the National Experimental University of the Armed Forces (UNEFA) of Venezuela by the Vietnamese Embassy.

The achievements of Việt Nam's legislative work and macroeconomic management can be applied to the socio-economic development of Laos, said visiting Chairman of the Committee for Economic, Technology and Environment of the Lao National Assembly Linkham Douangsavanh.

The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

The Party chief highlighted the need for combat readiness and close management of airspace, seas, islands, border, inland areas, key regions, and cyberspace. 

Việt Nam expects China will facilitate customs clearance procedures for Vietnamese products via road and railway borders, especially seasonal fruits and agricultural produce.

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) on July 13 bestowed its “For peace and friendship among nations” insignia upon outgoing Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Paul Jansen in recognition of his valuable contributions throughout his term of office in the country.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 13 for newly-appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis who came to present the UN Secretary-General's credentials, beginning her term of office in the country.

Vietnam and its National Assembly (NA) alway consider strengthening and developing the special solidarity with Laos a top priority, affirmed NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue while hosting visiting Vice Chairman of the Lao NA Sommad Pholsena on July 13.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Korean counterpart Park Jin held talks over the phone on July 13, as the two nations are celebrating the 30th founding anniversary of their diplomatic relations (December 22, 1992-2022).

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has urged the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence to improve their research and forecasting capacity and further provide timely advice for the Party and the State while chairing a meeting of the commission on July 13.

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA)’s Finance - Budget Committee Nguyen Phu Cuong had a working session in Hanoi on July 13 with Chairman of the Lao NA's Planning, Finance and Audit Committee Leeber Leebouapao, during which they looked into cooperation orientations.

Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on July 13 co-chaired the 14th meeting of the Steering Committee for Vietnam - China Bilateral Cooperation in Nanning, the capital of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Visiting head of the Economic, Technology and Environment Committee of the Lao National Assembly Linkham Douangsavanh had working sessions with heads of the Committee for Economic Affairs and the Committee on Science, Technology and Environment of the Vietnamese NA on July 13.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on July 13.