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Vietnam, France seek to deepen defence cooperation
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang said Vietnam-France defence ties have continued to grow, with cooperation expanding in various areas, including high-level delegation exchanges; the deputy-minister-level strategic dialogue and defence cooperation mechanism; military medicine; education and training; search and rescue; UN peacekeeping operations; maritime cooperation; and defence industry.
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Vietnam, France boost defence cooperation across multiple areas
Vietnam attaches importance to cooperation with France, an important member of the European Union (EU) and Vietnam’s first comprehensive strategic partner within the EU. Bilateral relations have made effective progress in a wide range of areas, including economy and trade, science and technology, education and training, culture and tourism, as well as defence and security.
33rd Diplomatic Conference: Ministers stress need to safeguard national interests to the fullest
Vietnam must consistently pursue its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, self-strengthening, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, and diversification and multilateralisation of external relations, while promoting deep, comprehensive and effective international integration to safeguard the national interests to the fullest extent.
Vietnam, Australia explore expanded defence cooperation in new areas
First-ever Vietnamese officer appointed to senior position in UN peacekeeping mission
Vietnam shares peacekeeping expertise at ADMM+ experts' meeting
Vietnam's Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7 awarded UN peacekeeping medal
Diplomacy considered as driver of national development
Jun 30, 2026 04:32
More importantly, diplomacy is no longer limited to expanding relations or attracting external resources. It is increasingly expected to directly create new opportunities, conditions and drivers for development. Every diplomatic activity is therefore aimed at enhancing national competitiveness, innovation capacity, international integration and Vietnam’s position in global value chains.
Vietnam, Canada seek to promote defence cooperation
Jun 24, 2026 10:26
Expressing his satisfaction with the positive and increasingly substantive development of the Vietnam – Canada Comprehensive Partnership, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang noted that based on the existing agreements, bilateral defence ties have been effectively advanced across a range of areas, including delegation exchanges, dialogue and consultations, training, United Nations peacekeeping operations, defence industry and maritime security.
Vietnam, Canada co-host UN Logistics Officer Course
Jun 22, 2026 21:55
The Vietnam Peacekeeping Department on October 30 opened the United Nations Logistics Officer Course 2023 co-chaired by Vietnam and Canada within the framework of the latter’s Military Training & Cooperation Programme (MTCP).
Vietnam affirms women’s indispensable role in lasting peace
Jun 18, 2026 21:29
Despite being hit by natural disasters and climate change, Vietnam continues to join the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), UN peacekeeping operations, ASEAN disaster management cooperation, and deploy search-and-rescue and humanitarian assistance teams to countries affected by disasters and crises, thus translating solidarity into concrete action and ensuring that humanitarian considerations remain at the centre of all response efforts.
Vietnam, Japan step up defence cooperation
Jun 02, 2026 22:36
Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong proposed that the two sides push ahead with implementing the agreed areas of cooperation, with priority given to delegation exchanges, annual cooperation mechanisms, cyber defence training, UN peacekeeping operations, defence industry, and coordination at international multilateral forums.
14th National Party Congress expected to set breakthrough development vision for Vietnam: Italian scholar
Jan 13, 2026 22:36
Stefano Bonilauri, Director of Anteo Edizioni Publishing House of Italy, noted that the 14th National Party Congress is being held at a time when Vietnam has recorded major achievements of historical significance, creating a strong platform for entering a new phase of national development.
Major laws to take effect on January 1, 2026
Jan 01, 2026 12:40
A series of major laws passed in 2025 will take effect on January 1, 2026, spanning employment, education, data protection, taxation, state budget, digital technology, energy, and transport.
Vietnam, Slovakia step up defence cooperation
Nov 18, 2025 23:22
The two sides will seek cooperation opportunities in cybersecurity, bomb and mine clearance, war-consequence remediation, and responses to non-traditional security challenges, while supporting each other within the framework of Vietnam–EU cooperation.
Vietnam, India launch bilateral peacekeeping exercise 2025
Nov 11, 2025 16:17
The Vietnam-India Bilateral Exercise (VINBAX) is the most vivid testament to the increasingly substantive and effective collaboration between the two sides, especially as India is the only international partner to date to conduct such an exercise with Vietnam.
Party chief welcomes UN Secretary-General in Hanoi
Oct 25, 2025 22:02
Vietnam stands ready to work with the UN and the international community to build a peaceful, just, stable, and sustainably developing world, said Party leader To Lam.
State President hosts banquet in honour of UN Secretary-General
Oct 25, 2025 06:12
Vietnam treasures the UN’s valuable support in helping the nation recover from war, rebuild and develop. Through the organisation, Vietnam has reached out to the international community to cooperate and integrate for development, contributing to joint efforts for peace, development and progress.
Vietnamese engineers return home after UN peacekeeping success
Sep 29, 2025 20:55
Over the past one year, Engineering Unit Rotation 3 completed 110 orders, contributing to stable peacekeeping operations and improving the life of local communities in Abyei.
Vietnam’s Engineering Unit Rotation 4 departs for UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei
Sep 26, 2025 22:52
The members of Engineering Unit Rotation 4 were carefully selected from across the army for their strong political commitment. They were thoroughly briefed on the regulations of the UN and the mission, the host country’s laws, as well as the laws of Vietnam and the discipline of the Vietnam People’s Army.
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