(VOVworld) – Approximately 200 delegates have gathered for an international conference on multilateral foreign policy in Hanoi on August 12. The delegates will discuss ways to improve Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy and increase Vietnam’s contributions to global issues.

(VOVworld)- The 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings have concluded in Nay Pi Taw, Myanmar. The meetings have gained major results proving the bloc’s unity in building its common goals. Attending the meetings, the Vietnamese delegation has contributed to promoting ASEAN’s central role and expanding ASEAN’s cooperation with partner countries.

(VOVworld) – ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, celebrates its 47th anniversary on August 8. After nearly 5 decades of progress, ASEAN has become a dynamic and united bloc and an important partner of many countries and international organizations. Here’s the gist of a VOV interview with Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Vinh concerning ASEAN’s future plans.

(VOVworld)- It has been two days since the 72-hour truce between Israel and Hamas mediated by Egypt began. It is more successful than the truce mediated by US Secretary of State John Kerry and UN Chief Ban Ki Moon which broke down after just 2 hours. But that doesn’t secure peace in the Gaza strip.

(VOVworld) – The chemical warfare the US conducted in Vietnam 50 years ago is still having human health consequences today. The Vietnamese government and social organizations are working to help victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin cope with their burdens in life.

(VOVworld) – The first ever US-Africa Leaders Summit has convened in Washington, DC attended by nearly 50 state leaders of African countries. The summit aims to increase trade and economic relations between the US and Africa and strengthen the US’s presence and interests in Africa where other world powers such as China, Japan, India, and the EU are also expanding relations.

(VOVworld)- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh will lead a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings in Naypitaw, Myanmar.aims to boost cooperation with partner countries, and increase its role in the region and the world.

(VOVworld) – A dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteurs on human rights is an important cooperative activity between Vietnam and the UN’s Universal Periodic Review on human rights. Open discussions of policies and law between Vietnamese government agencies and the UN Special Rapporteurs ensuring freedom of religion and belief demonstrate the friendly, constructive, and cooperative attitude of the Vietnamese government. VOV comments:

(VOVworld)- US Secretary of State John Kerry is on his first official visit to India since India’s new Prime Minister was elected. On Thursday, John Kerry and his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj co-chaired the 5th US-Indian Strategic Dialogue on measures to reboot bilateral ties.

(VOVworld) – The 4th Mekong – Republic of Korea Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which concluded on Tuesday, adopted a 2014-2017 Action Plan and the use of the Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund. This is an important stride since the establishment of the Mekong-Republic of Korea cooperation mechanism in 2011. Attending the meeting, Vietnam has confirmed its effort to boost the Mekong-RoK cooperation and Vietnam’s strategic partnerships with other countries.