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Vietnam offers $200,000 in aid to Cambodia s Covid fight
By Vu Anh April 1, 2021 | 04:58 pm GMT+7
A medical worker handles a vial of Covid-19 vaccine in Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy.
Vietnam on Thursday gifted Cambodia $200,000 for its fight against Covid-19, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung ceremonially gave the money to Cambodian ambassador in Vietnam Chay Navuth, saying Vietnam hopes the support would help Cambodia curb the pandemic, stabilize the situation and recover economically.
He said Vietnam highly values the fact that Cambodia has begun its Covid-19 vaccination program for diplomats, including employees of Vietnam s representative entities in Cambodia.
Participants pose for a group photo (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - The
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on March 12 held a gathering with the participation of
female diplomats and representatives of international organisations, spouses of ambassadors, and the ministry’s officials to celebrate the 111th
In his remarks,
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung spoke highly of contributions of female diplomats and spouses to foreign affair activities, especially against the backdrop of COVID-19.
He noted that promoting gender equality and women empowerment are among consistent priorities of Vietnam, for inclusive and sustainable development, as well as an important pillar of the country’s diplomacy.
Friday, 22:25, 12/03/2021
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on March 12 held a gathering with the participation of female diplomats and representatives of international organisations, spouses of ambassadors, and the ministry’s officials to celebrate the 111th International Women’s Day.
In his remarks, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung spoke highly of contributions of female diplomats and spouses to foreign affair activities, especially against the backdrop of COVID-19.
He noted that promoting gender equality and women empowerment are among consistent priorities of Vietnam, for inclusive and sustainable development, as well as an important pillar of the country’s diplomacy.
In 2020, Vietnam voiced its support for gender equality and women empowerment in all multilateral forums, the diplomat added.
Thursday, 22:32, 18/02/2021
ASEAN member states, including Vietnam, have agreed to set aside US$10.5 million from the COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund to purchase vaccines for their citizens on the basis of equal distribution to all 10 countries.
Vietnam s representative - Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung - at the sixth meeting of the ACC Working Group on Public Health Emergencies (Photo: VNA)
The agreement was reached during the sixth meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) Working Group on Public Health Emergencies, held via video conference on February 18.
The fund has to date received commitments of over US$15 million in support from ASEAN members and their partners.