Both sides highlighted the importance of parliamentary cooperation within the broader framework of bilateral relations. They agreed to enhance effective collaboration between the two legislatures through sharing legislative experience, oversight, and lawmaking; establishing in-depth cooperation programmes between specialised committees; and strengthening connections among parliamentary friendship groups.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse visited Ho Chi Minh Boulevard in Algiers and attended the unveiling of a memorial stele honouring President Ho Chi Minh on November 20 morning, as part of his official visit to Algeria.
Denzel Eades, Chairman of BritCham Vietnam, noted that bilateral trade has reached 9 billion USD since the beginning of this year, while the UK’s direct investment in Vietnam has exceeded 4.5 billion USD. These figures reflect positive growth momentum and the potential for expanding bilateral cooperation in the new period.
General Secretary Lam expressed his satisfaction with the flourishing development of the Vietnam–UK strategic partnership across areas in recent years, noting that economic, trade, and investment cooperation remains a bright spot of the bilateral relations.
Vietnam and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement announcing the elevation of Vietnam–UK relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following the talks between General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on October 29 (local time).
The upcoming official visit to the UK by Party General Secretary To Lam is very important for the UK, marking a step forward in bilateral relations to a "new, higher level," UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew has stated.
The PMs also highlighted the strong development of Vietnam–Cambodia–Laos relations, marked by high political trust and close cooperation across all fields. They noted that the three countries have maintained the regular exchange of high-level delegations, effectively implemented cooperation mechanisms, and deepened their defence - security collaboration.
The ASEAN Week features a variety of activities showcasing the distinctive cultural aspects of ASEAN member countries, including folk music and dance performances, traditional cuisine, and a photo exhibition highlighting the landscapes and people of the countries.
Vietnam considers the US one of its most important partners, with Washington State serving as a key local partner and one of the country’s leading economic and trade hubs, the Vietnamese leader said, noting that Vietnam is currently Washington’s fifth-largest export market, said State President Luong Cuong.
Vietnam always regards the US as a partner of strategic importance and highly values the substantive progress in bilateral relations since the two countries upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023.
Acting Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung highlighted the strong, comprehensive, and substantive development of cooperation between the two countries, affirming that Vietnam always values and gives the top priority to its relations with Laos.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang held a meeting with Irene Piki, Deputy Minister to the President of Cyprus, on September 8 as part of her working trip to the European country.
While in China, President Luong Cuong held talks with Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping, and met with Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China. The meetings sought to consolidate and implement high-level perceptions on further strengthening political trust, promoting practical and mutually beneficial cooperation across areas, and contributing to development in the region and the world.
The Vietnam – Algeria friendship, forged in the struggles for national liberation, remains strong today. The bilateral relations should be strengthened not only in politics but also in economy, trade, culture, and education.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, and Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, co-chaired the seventh Vietnam-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM-7) in Hanoi on August 20.
The two sides agreed to urge agencies, ministries, and businesses from both countries to step up collaboration, facilitate market access for each other’s key goods, diversify supply chains, and work toward multiplying bilateral trade in the coming years.
The Malaysia – Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA) opened its first office in Kuala Lumpur on August 14, marking a significant step toward building the Vietnamese community and strengthening the bilateral relations.
Vietnam has always been a symbol of revolutionary spirit and national liberation, inspiring the Palestinian people’s struggle, Issam Makhoul, Politburo member of the Communist Party of Israel (CPI) and Head of the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash), has stated.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
At the meeting, the two sides also discussed orientations to enhance cooperation in all fields, including economy–trade, defence–security, science–technology, energy, high-tech agriculture, strategic-level cadre training, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.