China, Russia extend friendship treaty

China, Russia extend friendship treaty

(VOVWORLD) - Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced the extension of their 20-year-old Treaty of Good Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation
Iraq condemns US air strikes on its militia

Iraq condemns US air strikes on its militia

(VOVWORLD) - Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al Kadhimi on Monday condemned US attacks near the Syria-Iraq border, calling it a blatant violation of Iraqi sovereignty and national security
Vietnam, Laos agree on cooperation orientations

Vietnam, Laos agree on cooperation orientations

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith reached consensus on future cooperation orientations between the two countries during their meeting in...
National Assembly Chairman meets top Lao leader

National Assembly Chairman meets top Lao leader

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on Monday hosted a reception for visiting General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos...
Turkey: “Kanal Istanbul” project kicks off

Turkey: “Kanal Istanbul” project kicks off

(VOVWORLD) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday launched a 15 billion USD canal project intended to relieve pressure on the busy Bosphorus Strait by laying the foundations of a bridge...
US commits to closing Guantanamo prison

US commits to closing Guantanamo prison

(VOVWORLD) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday renewed pledges to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay, while acknowledging it was difficult to predict when it would happen