International Cooperation

Vietnam always considers Russia one of the top priority partners in its foreign policy, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Hanoi on October 23 morning for the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan city of Russia, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, Chair of BRICS 2024.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and Director General for Asia and the Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS) Niclas Kvarnström co-chaired the fifth meeting of the Vietnam-EU Joint Committee within the framework of the EU-Vietnam Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in Hanoi on October 22.

Leaders of China, Cambodia, Cuba and Russia have sent their congratulations to Luong Cuong on his fresh election as President of Vietnam.

Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malaysia Tan Sri Dato' Johari Bin Abdul and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on October 22 afternoon, beginning their four-day official visit to Vietnam.

Bui Xuan Cuong, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, affirmed that Ho Chi Minh City creates favorable conditions for foreign businesses, including Austrian enterprises, to invest and participate in business activities in priority areas such as transportation infrastructure, sectors supporting green and sustainable growth, smart urban development, digital economy and digital government.

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai stated that the city is currently piloting special mechanisms and policies to promote the development of infrastructure, services and industries in a modern and sustainable direction; therefore, it welcomes Finland’s investment, cooperation and support to help fully leverage these development opportunities.

Japan will collaborate to organize the Specified Skills Exam in two new fields in Vietnam: "food service" and "food and beverage production," starting in December 2024, the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam has reported.

General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith has delivered a congratulatory letter to Luong Cuong on his election as State President of Vietnam by the 15th National Assembly on October 21.

As part of the 2024 Local Promotion Program of Vietnam Abroad (VPR), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Vietnamese embassies in France and Italy, organized promotional events in these two countries from October 10 to 17. Representatives from the leadership, various departments and businesses of the three provinces of Kon Tum, Ha Nam and Nghe An participated in the program.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 20 for President and Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court of China Zhang Jun.

Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malaysia Tan Sri Dato' Johari Bin Abdul and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam.

The strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia has been developing strongly, comprehensively, and firmly, as the signed action programmes have contributed to deepening bilateral cooperation in all areas, from politics, diplomacy, and defence- security to economics, tourism, culture, and people-to-people exchanges, Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong has said.

The Vietnamese top legislator congratulated Belarus on successfully holding the House of Representatives election in February 2024, and Sergeyenko on being elected as the Chairman of the House of Representatives of the NA of Belarus, expressing his belief that the Belarusian leader will succeed in his new role and contribute positively to the Vietnam-Belarus relations.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on October 19 noted with pleasure the growing legislative ties between Vietnam and Thailand, and suggested the two sides enhance all-level delegation exchanges to boost the cooperation.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man had a meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Seah Kian Peng in Vientiane on October 19, on the sidelines on the ongoing 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45).

Vietnam and Australia agreed to enhance their trade and investment ties, striving to reach the target of 20 billion USD in bilateral trade at their 6th Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Australian city of Adelaide on October 18.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man called for deeper cooperation between the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) and State Audit Organisation of Laos (SAO) while receiving SAO President Viengthavisone Thephachanh in Vientiane on October 18.

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei in Hanoi on October 18.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the expanded BRICS summit in Kazan city of the Russian Federation from October 23-24.

(CPV) - The Australian Embassy in Hanoi on October 17 hosted Taste of Australia’s Big BBQ event amidst the historic grandeur of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long to celebrate Australia’s world class food, beverages and culture in Vietnam.

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man and other top legislators of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)’s member countries attended a meeting of the AIPA Executive Committee within the framework of the organisation’s 45th General Assembly in Vientiane on October 18.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his counterparts from Laos Saysomphone Phomvihane, who is Chair of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), and Cambodia Khuon Sudary had a working breakfast in Vientiane on October 18 on the occasion of the 45th General Assembly of the AIPA.

Vietnam will continue consulting with Laos and Cambodia to promote extensive, substantive, effective cooperation among the three countries in line with development requirements in the new period, for the benefits of the their people, the ASEAN Community, as well as regional peace, cooperation and development, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has affirmed.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man met with several incumbent and former leaders of Laos on October 17 as part of his official visit to Laos.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his Lao counterpart Saysomphone Phomvihane held talks in Vientiane on October 17, right after the welcome ceremony.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and a delegation of National Assembly deputies of the northern province of Hung Yen met with voters in Van Giang district on October 17, ahead of the 15th NA’s upcoming eighth session.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on October 17, assuring the host that Vietnam always gives top priority to the special traditional ties with Laos and fully supports Laos in its national defence, construction, renewal and development.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese legislature left Hanoi on October 17 afternoon for an official visit to Laos and attendance at the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45) from October 17-19.

The 10th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) opened in Hanoi on October 17, gathering representatives of people from all walks of life, demonstrating the typical image of the great national solidarity bloc.