RoK President Moon Jae-in praises Vietnam’s U23 team

President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in and Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam had a meeting with Vietnam’s U23 team head coach Park Hang-seo, and players on March 22.

This is part of a series of activities of the RoK President during his state-level visit to Vietnam. In photo, RoK President and his spouse, Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and Head Coach of U23 Vietnam

This is part of a series of activities of the RoK President during his state-level visit to Vietnam. In photo, RoK President and his spouse, Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and Head Coach of U23 Vietnam

In the atmosphere of friendship and openness, Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam expressed his thanks and warmly welcomed President Moon and his spouse to spend their time with the coaches and players of the U23 football team of Vietnam.
 In the atmosphere of friendship and openness, Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam expressed his thanks and warmly welcomed President Moon and his spouse to spend their time with the coaches and players of the U23 football team of Vietnam. 
He also highlighted the fine outcomes in the cooperation between the two countries in the field of sports. The Deputy PM said that the excellent performance of the U23 team at the AFC U23 Championship in China in January is a joint victory to the hearts of Vietnamese people in Vietnam and around the world.
 He also highlighted the fine outcomes in the cooperation between the two countries in the field of sports. The Deputy PM said that the excellent performance of the U23 team at the AFC U23 Championship in China in January is a joint victory to the hearts of Vietnamese people in Vietnam and around the world. 
It also contributed to intensifying the friendship between the two peoples.
 It also contributed to intensifying the friendship between the two peoples. 
"Warming up" for the game
"Warming up" for the game 
Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam also stressed that Viet Nam highly appreciated the importance of cooperation in sports, culture and tourism in the overall development of the Vietnam-RoK Strategic Partnership.
 Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam also stressed that Viet Nam highly appreciated the importance of cooperation in sports, culture and tourism in the overall development of the Vietnam-RoK Strategic Partnership.
At the meeting, South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed his impression on the performance of Vietnam’s U23 team at the AFC U23 Championship under the guidance of coach Park Hang-seo.
 At the meeting, South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed his impression on the performance of Vietnam’s U23 team at the AFC U23 Championship under the guidance of coach Park Hang-seo.
President Moon also said that he himself watched the final match between Vietnam and Uzbekistan and emphasized that without the unfavorable weather condition, the U23 team of Vietnam would surely have won the game. President Moon also encourages the U23 players to keep their spirit and enthusiasm at the AFC U23 Championship 2018 to gain more achievements in the regional and international tournaments.

 President Moon also said that he himself watched the final match between Vietnam and Uzbekistan and emphasized that without the unfavorable weather condition, the U23 team of Vietnam would surely have won the game. President Moon also encourages the U23 players to keep their spirit and enthusiasm at the AFC U23 Championship 2018 to gain more achievements in the regional and international tournaments.

By Duy Tien

Other News

National Assembly Chairman urges renovation in leadership, working style

National Assembly Chairman urges renovation in leadership, working style

The NA's Committee for Cultural and Social Affairs has moved fast to reshuffle its organisation after the 14th National Party Congress and the election of deputies to the 16th NA, updating its work agenda to match new directives set out in the resolutions of the 14th National Party Congress and the first Congress of the NA Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 term.

Vietnam treasures ties with Croatia: PM

Vietnam treasures ties with Croatia: PM

Vietnam and Croatia should strive to double bilateral trade turnover from the current level of 161 million USD; study the establishment of a Joint Committee on Economic Cooperation to create a long-term, stable, and effective framework for collaboration, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

President Ho Chi Minh's enduring legacy highlighted at Venezuela commemoration

President Ho Chi Minh's enduring legacy highlighted at Venezuela commemoration

Vice President of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) Jesús Faria expressed deep admiration for President Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam’s indomitable struggle for national independence. He described President Ho Chi Minh as an immortal symbol of 20th-century national liberation movements, whose legacy continues to inspire leftist parties, progressive movements, and peoples across Latin America, including Venezuela.

Vietnam proposes key cooperation orientations at BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Vietnam proposes key cooperation orientations at BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang shared Vietnam’s approach to building an independent and self-reliant economy linked to deep international integration, while proposing several key areas for enhanced cooperation between BRICS and partner countries at the Expanded BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting that opened on May 14 in India.

Vietnam asks parties to respect its sovereignty over Truong Sa

Vietnam asks parties to respect its sovereignty over Truong Sa

PSNews - The spokesperson stated that the dispatch of personnel by relevant parties to features belonging to Truong Sa without Vietnam’s permission constitutes a violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty under international law. She stressed that such actions run counter to the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) as well as ongoing efforts by countries to negotiate a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).

Hanoi to host ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in mid-June

Hanoi to host ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in mid-June

PSNews - Vietnam’s proposals placed the highest priority on ensuring a peaceful and stable environment conducive for continued sustainable development and improving the well-being and happiness of the ASEAN people. They were praised by member states and incorporated into the core contents of the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on the response to the Middle East crisis.

Vietnam promotes cooperation with United Nations on crime prevention

Vietnam promotes cooperation with United Nations on crime prevention

Vietnam highly values the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in strengthening national capacity in crime prevention and criminal justice, drug control, and addressing emerging challenges, particularly cybercrime, said Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang.

Party, State leader calls for consolidation of central steering committees on legal, judicial reform

Party, State leader calls for consolidation of central steering committees on legal, judicial reform

Consolidating the central steering committees for institutional and legal reform and for judicial reform is necessary in order to streamline organisational structures without reducing responsibilities, while ensuring clear accountability, measurable outputs and concrete results. Following the restructuring, the body will be renamed the central steering committee for institutional improvement and law enforcement, with the Party General Secretary and State President serving as its head.

Vietnam strives for substantive outcome at NPT review conference

Vietnam strives for substantive outcome at NPT review conference

At the meeting this week, Ambassador Viet briefed the UNGA President on developments during the first two weeks of the conference. He stressed that the current international geopolitical landscape poses numerous complex challenges, while reaffirming Vietnam’s determination, together with other member states, to promote substantive and balanced outcomes at the conference.

Top leader of Vietnam receives Vientiane official in Hanoi

Top leader of Vietnam receives Vientiane official in Hanoi

The host leader stressed that cooperation between localities, particularly between the capitals of Hanoi and Vientiane, plays an especially important role as a pioneering force in effectively implementing the foreign polices of the two Parties and States, while also serving as a bridge between politics and development, as well as between strategy and concrete action.