Deputy foreign minister visits EP to discuss ratification of Vietnam-EU deals

Deputy foreign minister visits EP to discuss ratification of Vietnam-EU deals

Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son paid a visit to the European Parliament (EP) from January 13 to 16 to discuss the ratification process of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
Ukraine highly values Vietnam’s initiative on UNSC debate

Ukraine highly values Vietnam’s initiative on UNSC debate

Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya recently had a meeting with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at the United Nations headquarters in New York to discuss a number of current issues on bilateral and international relations.
Seven priorities of Vietnam at UN Security Council during 2020-2021(Infographics)

Seven priorities of Vietnam at UN Security Council during 2020-2021(Infographics)

From January 1, 2020, Vietnam will officially assume the role of a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2020-2021 tenure.
Vietnam elected for major UN role

Vietnam elected for major UN role

With growing global prestige and a wish to contribute further to the international community, Vietnam has won a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 period, and a series of priorities to focus on during the tenure have already been outlined.
Vietnam UNSC bid on track for 2020

Vietnam UNSC bid on track for 2020

Vietnam has vowed to continue making greater contributions to the United Nations, while calling for international support for its candidacy as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 term.
Russia, China urge delay as US seeks to cut off oil to North Korea

Russia, China urge delay as US seeks to cut off oil to North Korea

Russia and China on Thursday (Jul 19) put a six-month hold on a request from the United States to the UN Security Council to halt all deliveries of refined oil products to North Korea, diplomats said.
Vietnam in the running for UN Security Council seat

Vietnam in the running for UN Security Council seat

Vietnam has been nominated for a position as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the term 2020-2021.
Israel pulls out of race for UN Security Council seat

Israel pulls out of race for UN Security Council seat

Israel on Friday (May 4) dropped out of a race for a Security Council seat in 2019 and 2020 following a campaign by Arab states at the United Nations to block the bid.
UN Security Council to meet over Syria strikes

UN Security Council to meet over Syria strikes

The UN Security Council will meet Saturday (Apr 14) at Russia's request to discuss air strikes launched by the United States, France and Britain on Syria in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack.
Trump vows 'forceful' response after Syria attack

Trump vows 'forceful' response after Syria attack

US President Donald Trump was poised on Tuesday (Apr 10) to decide on possible military action against the Syrian regime, after vowing to respond "forcefully" to the latest alleged chemical atrocity in the country's bloody civil war despite strong warnings from Damascus-ally Russia.
US, Russia clash at UN over Syria chlorine attacks

US, Russia clash at UN over Syria chlorine attacks

US Ambassador Nikki Haley told the council that there was "obvious evidence from dozens of victims" to corroborate the chlorine attacks in rebel-held Eastern Ghouta.
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