US President arrives in Vietnam for DPRK-USA summit
US President Donald Trump arrived at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, at 20:58 hours on February 26 for his second summit with DPRK leader Kim Jong-un, and bilateral activities in Vietnam.
US President Donald Trump at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – US President Donald Trump arrivedat Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, at 20:58 hours on February 26 for hissecond summit with DPRK leader Kim Jong-un, and bilateral activities inVietnam.
President Trump was welcomed by Minister-Chairman of the Government Office MaiTien Dung, Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, Chairmanof the Hanoi city People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung, Deputy Minister ofPublic Security Bui Van Nam, Vice Chairman of the President’s Office Chu VanYem, and Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc.
During his trip to Vietnam,President Trump will have meetings with Vietnamese high-ranking leaders.
This is the second time the US President hascome to Vietnam. In November 2017, he paid an official visit to Vietnam andattended the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in the central coastal city of DaNang.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting WhiteHouse Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney will attend bilateral and multilateralactivities of President Trump in Hanoi.
On February 26 afternoon, Deputy Prime Ministerand Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh had talks with US Secretary of State MikePompeo, during which the two sides agreed to prioritise the exchange ofdelegations, especially high-level ones, in 2019, looking toward to thecelebration of the 25th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2020.
Vietnam and the US will continue regarding tradeand investment cooperation as a driving force for the bilateral relations,while enhancing cooperation in education-training and people-to-peopleexchanges.
In the morning the same day, Chairman of theWorkers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and the State Affairs Commission of theDemocratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un arrived in Hanoi toattend the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit on February 27-28 and pay an official friendlyvisit to Vietnam.
The second summit between DPRK and USA leaders in Hanoi isconsidered an important political and diplomatic event of Vietnam in 2019, avivid manifestation of Vietnam’s policy of being a friend and trustworthypartner of the international community. During only a short time, Vietnam hascompleted logistics, security and protocol preparations for the importantinternational event.
Via the event, Vietnam wants to prove itself as atrustworthy partner and a safe and friendly destination for a sustainable peace.-VNA
The second DPRK-USA Summit is a chance to build trust between the two countries and create favourable conditions for negotiations on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, commented Dr. Le Hong Hiep, an expert at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore.
Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un and his entourage have arrived at Melia Hanoi Hotel.
The second summit between US President Donald Trump and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong-un will be a huge opportunity for Vietnam to lure foreign visitors, the French news agency AFP reported on February 26.
In addition to infrastructure facilities to serve operations of reporters coming to cover the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam, the International Media Centre (IMC) has provided them with free lunches and dinners, making it a chance to promote the hospitality of Vietnamese people and traditional dishes.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
US President Donald Trump at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
