In Africa, Vietnam has set up diplomatic ties with 54 out of 55 countries and will soon establish diplomatic relations with Malawi. He said he believes that in the coming time, Vietnam will make greater contributions to Agenda 2063 for peace and security in Africa, contributing to strengthening all-round cooperation between Vietnam and Africa. Leaders of the two countries agreed to accelerate official development assistance (ODA) projects, and strengthen cooperation activities in Vietnam, according to the official. It is held within the framework of a working trip to Japan by Vietnam Coast Guard delegation from December 19-22. From 2022 to September 2023, the Ham Luong border guard post advised the Ben Tre Border Guard High Command to apply administrative fines on six fishing boat captains and seven boat owners with a total fine of nearly 6.5 billion VND (267,027 USD).

Source: Viet Nam News December 21, 2023 07:10 UTC