Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh noted that since the normalisation of relations in 1991, the ties between the two Parties and the two countries have continuously advanced to new heights, achieving significant accomplishments and milestones.
After the apparatus restructuring, the streamlined government will have 14 ministries and three ministry-level agencies, a reduction of five; and five Government-affiliated agencies, down by three.
Ambassador Vu Trung My requested Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to soon recognise Vietnam’s market economy status and support its candidacy for the position of judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea for the 2026–2035 term.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that the US - Vietnam relationship is a typical model in international relations and shares many common interests.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) Executive Committee’s meeting wrapped up in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on January 24 after two days of working.
Ambassador to Hungary Bui Le Thai affirmed Vietnam’s determination to deepen the bilateral comprehensive partnership, and develop the ties strongly, practically and effectively across all fields.
The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam wrapped up its two-day meeting in Hanoi on January 24.
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong on January 24 sent a letter of congratulations to Daniel Chapo on his inauguration as President of the Republic of Mozambique.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visits to Poland and the Czech Republic, as well as his attendance at the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and bilateral activities in Switzerland from January 15-23 conveyed a message of determination and aspiration to attract international resources to drive national development in a new era.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The Party Central Committee (PCC) reached high consensus on the summary report of Resolution 18-NQ/TW and the plan to streamline the organisational structure of the political system.
The second and final working day of the 13th Party Central Committee's meeting took place in Hanoi on January 24.
Ambassador Le Quang Long emphasised the importance of educating younger generations, the future masters of Cuba, on the special solidarity, friendship, and enduring fraternity between the two countries.
A seminar to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Vietnam – Russia diplomatic ties (January 30, 1950 – 2025) was hosted by the authorities of Saint Petersburg - the second-largest city of Russia, on January 22.
The Russia-Vietnam Friendship Association on January 23 held a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia (January 30, 1950 – 2025).
Minister of State of Monaco Didier Guillaume passed away on January 17 at the age of 65.
2024 saw Vietnam significantly expanding its diplomatic activities with numerous partners and at various important multilateral forums and mechanisms. The country’s key leaders conducted a total of 60 external activities, including paying 21 visits to foreign countries and attend major multilateral conferences, as well as hosting 25 delegations of foreign leaders to Vietnam.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam hosted a reception in Vientiane on January 21-22 for over 20 delegations from Lao ministries, agencies, front and mass organisations who came to offer congratulations on the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the upcoming Lunar New Year.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang has underscored the fruitful outcomes of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visits to Poland and the Czech Republic and bilateral activities in Switzerland from January 15-22.
