International Cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 30 sent a message of congratulations to Pak Thae Song on his appointment as Premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Outgoing Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski affirmed Australia's strong support for directions currently pursued by Vietnam when he bid farewell to National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man in Hanoi on the afternoon of December 26.

State President Luong Cuong has praised the significance of the ongoing Vietnam visit by Prof. Riad Malki, Special Envoy of the Palestinian President, saying that it contributes to further strengthening the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam’s northern province of Dien Bien and three Northern Laos provinces - Phongsaly, Luang Prabang, and Udomxay - have recently signed an agreement, outlining future cooperation orientations for 2025-2027.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Hoang Xuan Chien and his Russian counterpart Alexander Fomin co-chaired the 7th Vietnam - Russia Defence Strategy Dialogue held on December 26 in Hanoi.

The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and its Commission for Propaganda and Training and Commission for Foreign Affairs coordinated with the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) to organize a presentation on Vietnam's bamboo diplomacy policy on December 24 in Vientiane.

Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung paid a working visit to Cambodia from December 23-24.

The Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) and its Chinese counterpart on December 24 conducted the fourth joint patrol in the northern waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, off the coast of Mong Cai city in the northern province of Quang Ninh and Dongxing city in China's Guangxi province.

A delegation of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) led by its President Phan Anh Son was received by Lao leaders on December 24 as part of their working visit to Laos from December 23-24.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working session with ambassadors and staff of the Embassies of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar in Hanoi on December 24 to accelerate the realisation of high-level agreements between Vietnam and the three countries.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 23 signed a directive, outlining urgent measures for fire prevention, fighting, and rescue operations at high-risk establishments and crowded venues ahead of the upcoming New Year and Lunar New Year holidays.

State President Luong Cuong on December 23 sent a message of sympathy to Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi over severe human and asset losses caused by Cyclone Chido.

The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) organised an international seminar themed “55 Years of Vietnam-Sweden Diplomatic Relations" in Hanoi on December 23, drawing a large number of domestic and foreign experts and scholars.

A requiem for Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives in Laos and heroic martyrs of Laos were held at the Vietnam-Laos Combat Alliance Monument in Laos’ Oudomxay province on December 22.

As of November 30, more than 17,000 Vietnamese workers had been working legally in Malaysia, according to the Malaysian Ministry of Human Resources.

The year 2024 marks a historic milestone in Vietnam-France relations as the two countries elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang told a Vietnam News Agency reporter based in Paris in a recent interview.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Public Security, Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Long and his Lao counterpart Senior Lieutenant General Khamking Phuilamanyvong co-chaired a conference in Vientiane on December 20 to review the progress of a project on building a resident and citizen identity management system in Laos.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu on December 20 handed over Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's Certificate of Merit to Governor of Niigata prefecture Hanazumi Hideyo in recognition of his contributions to Vietnam-Japan relations.

The Khanh Hoa provincial People's Committee and Ulsan city of the Republic of Korea (RoK) organised a cultural exchange in Nha Trang city of the south-central Vietnamese province on December 20.

Former Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro has been conferred with the "For the cause of Justice" insignia from the Vietnamese Ministry of Justice in the recognition of his contributions to the development of Vietnam's justice sector.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, and Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Muto Yoji co-chaired the 7th meeting of the Vietnam-Japan Joint Committee on Industry, Trade and Energy Cooperation in Tokyo on December 20.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son talked over the phone with the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy on December 20.

State President Luong Cuong received outgoing Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski in Hanoi on December 20, congratulating the diplomat on fulfilling his duties and appreciating his substantial contributions to the countries’ relations.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam held a phone talks with Secretary-General of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) and Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong on December 20 afternoon, during which the Vietnamese Party chief suggested the two countries further strengthen political trust through meetings and exchanges of all-level delegations.

Party General Secretary To Lam, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 19 for Chinese Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun and a delegation from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) who are in Vietnam for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army and the 35th anniversary of the All People's Defence Festival (December 22).

The third group of 20 Peace Corps volunteers from the United States were sworn in on December 18 at the US Ambassador’s Residence in Hanoi, in an effort to support English language development and promote people-to-people exchanges in the country.

The 12th Vietnam-India People's Friendship Festival, a jointly held by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), the Vietnam-India Friendship Association (VIFA) and the All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation (AIPSO), kicked off in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on December 18.

Defence collaboration is an important pillar in the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed on December 18.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received a delegation of aerospace, defence and security companies under the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) in Hanoi on December 18.

The UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Vietnam (Vietnam APPG) made its debut in London on December 16, expected to help strengthen the two countries’ comprehensive cooperation as they prepare to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their strategic partnership next year.