Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh has praised Hanoi capital for its important contributions to nationwide efforts to overcome difficulties and boost the country’s profile internationally.

Vietnam has overcome numerous difficulties and made strong achievements in 2009, which will create an important prerequisite for more success in 2010, says Party leader Nong Duc Manh. 

It is fair to say that Vietnam has fulfilled its mission as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during the 2008-2009 term, leaving a good impression on many international friends. 

Vietnam always attaches importance to developing its friendly and multifaceted cooperation with traditional friends, including Slovakia, on the basis of equality and mutual benefits.

Vietnam will do its utmost to promote its traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Cambodia, Party leader Nong Duc Manh told King Norodom Sihamoni during their talks in Phnom Penh on December 17. 

Vietnam and Russia have agreed on a range of directions and specific measures to strengthen and expand their bilateral cooperation in the traditional area of energy, including nuclear energy, oil and gas, mining and military technology. 

Vietnam and Spain have agreed to strengthen the two countries’ cooperation at international forums and organisations, including the United Nations and the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), to cope with global challenges such as climate change, energy and food security. 

Spanish King Juan Carlos on December 14 welcomed State President Nguyen Minh Triet’s first visit to Spain, which he said marked a milestone in the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries.

Italy attaches great importance to promoting all-round cooperation with Vietnam – a  country which has great potential for development, says Prime Minister Silvio  Belusconi.

Vietnam is ready to boost relations with the Vatican in the principle of respecting international law in the interest of world peace, cooperation and development.