Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 2 sent a message of congratulations to Robert Beugre Mambe on his reappointement as Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire.
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 2 sent a message of congratulations to Robert Beugre Mambe on his reappointement as Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire.
On the same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung extended his congratulations to Niale Kaba on her appointment as Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation./.
Côte d’Ivoire is currently Vietnam’s second-largest trading partner in Africa. Since 2015, bilateral trade has grown rapidly, driven largely by Vietnam’s imports of raw cashew nuts and cotton and Côte d’Ivoire’s imports of rice. Trade turnover reached 1.22 billion USD in 2024 and 1.2 billion USD in the first eight months of 2025.
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vu Hong Thanh held talks with Vice President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire Woi Mela Gaston, and met with Vice President of the Senate Sarra Fadika Sako as part of his official visit to the African country July 9 to 12.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire Le Kim Quy traced the 50-year journey of bilateral relationship, noting strides in political dialogue, mutual support at international forums like the United Nations, the Francophonie, and the Non-Aligned Movement, and robust economic ties anchored in trade and investment.
Both sides expressed their pleasure at the recent talks between NA Chairman Tran Thanh Manh and Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives Mazen Turki El Qadi, as well as the successful signing of the cooperation agreement between the two legislative bodies.
The Vietnamese people never forget the immortal words of Leader Fidel Castro: “For Vietnam, Cuba is willing to shed even its own blood,” and today, in the cause of national construction and defence, Vietnam is also willing to support Cuba to the best of its ability to help the country overcome difficulties and advance development.
They called on friendship and socio-political organisations of both countries to continue renewing content and methods of activities, while strengthening education for younger generations about the heroic history and steadfast solidarity between Vietnam and Cuba.
Sharing the difficulties faced by the Cuban people due to blockades, embargoes and natural disasters, PM Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to always stand by, share with and support Cuba to the best of its ability, expressing confidence that the country will overcome all challenges and continue to achieve new successes in national construction and defence.
Welcoming the Jordanian Speaker, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed that the visit took place shortly after the official visit to Vietnam by King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein, reflecting Jordan’s strong determination to promoting friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam, including parliamentary collaboration.
On the occasion of the 96th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930 – 2026), the Central Committees of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) have sent congratulatory messages to the CPV Central Committee.
The Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on February 2 held the second consultative conference to finalise a preliminary list of candidates from central agencies, organisations and units nominated to run for deputies of the 16th National Assembly (NA).
The upcoming visit to Laos by Party General Secretary To Lam will become a significant political milestone, creating new momentum and opening a new phase of development for Vietnam-Laos relations, focusing on the realisation of "strategic cohesion".
NA Chairman Man emphasised that the upcoming 16th NA term will coincide with a critical phase of national transformation, as Vietnam enters a new era of rapid, prosperous and sustainable development.
Doan Minh Huan, Politburo member, Standing Deputy Secretary and Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), has been appointed as Secretary of the Academy’s Party Committee.
General Secretary Lam affirmed that the 14th-tenure Party Central Committee, Politburo and Secretariat will remain united and determined in effectively implementing the congress’s Resolution from the very first months of 2026.
In recent years, Vietnamese and Lao localities have closely coordinated in border gate inspection and control, information sharing, and crime prevention and combat, thereby helping maintain political security and social order and safety along the border line, while firmly managing and safeguarding territorial sovereignty and national border security of each country.
As of 5pm on January 27, Hue had received eight candidate dossiers for the 16th National Assembly, 48 for the municipal People’s Council, and 1,271 for People’s Councils at the commune and ward levels. No self-nominated candidates have been recorded.
The visit, which will take place on February 5, will be the first foreign trip by General Secretary Lam in 2026 and his first foreign visit after he was re-elected as General Secretary of the 14th National Congress of the CPV. It will make him the first state guest welcomed by the Party, State, and people of Laos since the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP).
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Under the glorious flag of the Party, we will move forward with confidence, resolutely implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and striving to successfully build a peaceful, independent, democratic, prosperous, civilised and happy Vietnam, firmly advancing along the path towards socialism.
The visit reflects the strong commitment of the Jordanian Royal Family, Government and House of Representatives to promoting comprehensive relations with Vietnam, including parliamentary cooperation.
Spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang reaffirmed Vietnam's support for the resolutions adopted by the United Nations General Assembly over many years calling on the US to immediately lift its unilateral blockade and embargo against Cuba and to take steps towards dialogue and improved relations with the country.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed that Party membership badges represent a noble reward from the Party, honouring members who have devoted themselves steadfastly and demonstrated absolute loyalty to goals and ideals of the Party and the Vietnamese revolution.
At the half-day session, the committee will consider and approve two resolutions, including one on supplementing several special mechanisms and policies for investment in the construction of Ninh Thuan nuclear power projects.
