On January 26, Cambodia’s Khmer Times published an article noting that the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is not only a major milestone in the country’s development, but also brings new momentum to the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia, paving the way for deeper, more substantive and sustainable ties in the period ahead.
Vietnam stands ready to coordinate with ASEAN countries, including Thailand, to actively contribute to joint efforts to maintain long-term peace and stability in the region, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.
The state visit to Laos by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam not only aims to continue implementing recent cooperation agreements between the two Parties and states, but also carries profound political and historical significance for further fostering the bilateral relations.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on November 21, within the framework of the former’s working trip to attend the G20 Summit and bilateral activities in South Africa.
In recent years, the Vietnam-Mongolia relationship has witnessed dynamic development with many notable achievements. Political and diplomatic ties have been strengthened through regular exchanges of high-level delegations and the maintenance of cooperation mechanisms.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van highlighted potential areas of cooperation including science-technology, innovation, sustainable development, and climate change response, while also urging continued efforts to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR).
Deputy Auditor General Bui Quoc Dung highlighted the French Court of Accounts' expertise in public finance, anti-corruption and international audits - priority areas for Vietnam. He emphasised the importance of direct dialogue and professional exchange in deepening bilateral cooperation.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong invited Ionian authorities and businesses to visit Vietnam to explore cooperation prospects. She also encouraged local hospitality businesses in the Ionian Islands to consider hiring Vietnamese workers, with support from the regional government and the Vietnamese Embassy.
Along with the good political relations, economic ties between Vietnam and Sweden have also grown steadily.
According to the researcher, this trip was expected to open a new chapter in the diplomatic ties between the two countries, particularly as they upgraded their relationship to the highest level of comprehensive strategic partnership in November last year during the visit of Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam to Malaysia.
Both host and guest agreed to usher in a new phase of bilateral cooperation with specific measures.
The minister urged law enforcement agencies of both nations to promptly respond to requests related to extradition and transfer of sentenced persons from their respective authorities, as well as closely coordinate in investigating and arresting wanted persons related to citizens of both countries who are hiding in Kazakhstan and Vietnam.
Speaking at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia (January 30, 1950 – 2025) on February 25, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan emphasised that over the past 75 years, the partnership has weathered numerous challenges and has consistently flourished.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh highlighted the two nations’ frequent exchange of all-level delegations and cooperation across Party, state, and parliamentary channels, as well as their mutual support at regional and multilateral forums.
A quiz on bilateral relations and a logo design contest to commemorate 55 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Sri Lanka (1970-2025) were launched on January 3 at the Vietnamese Embassy in Colombo.
Vietnam is seeing a significant influx of investment from the Republic of Korea (RoK). In recent years, the RoK has consistently ranked as Vietnam's top partner in terms of direct investment. Bilateral relations were elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2022, setting the stage for increased collaboration in high-tech industries and supply chain development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with 70 Koreans who represented organisations and associations as well as standout individuals with significant contributions to the Vietnam – the Republic of Korea ties over the past years, as part of his official visit to the Northeast Asian nation.
Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu received Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Fu Ziying in Hanoi on June 17.
