Congratulations extended to Thai leaders on National Day
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 5 sent a message of congratulations to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn on the country’s National Day, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue cabled congratulatory messages to their Thai counterparts Prayut Chan-o-cha and Chuan Leekpai.
Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phucon December 5 sent a message of congratulations to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn onthe country’s National Day, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and NationalAssembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue cabled congratulatory messages to their Thaicounterparts Prayut Chan-o-cha and Chuan Leekpai.
Alsoon this occasion, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son extended greetingsto Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai./.
Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting its Strengthened Strategic Partnership with Thailand, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc told Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during their talks in Bangkok on November 16.
Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha co-chaired an international press conference after their talks on November 16, providing information related to the talks and major orientations to promote all-around cooperation between the two countries.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met President of the Thai National Assembly Chuan Leekpai in Bangkok on November 17 within the framework of his official visit to Thailand.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met representatives from leading Thai groups that are running large-scale projects in Vietnam as part of his trip to Thailand on November 17.
People-to-people exchanges play a very important role in Vietnam-Thailand relations, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while receiving President of the Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Association (TVFA) Sanan Angubolkul in Bangkok on November 17.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse on November 18 paid a courtesy call to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida, as part of the State leader’s official visit to Thailand and attendance in the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.
A high-ranking delegation of the Ministry of Public Security led by Deputy Minister Le Quoc Hung has had a series of meetings with leaders of Thailand’s judicial and security bodies to foster related joint works, while accompanying President Nguyen Xuan Phuc during his November 16-19 trip to the nation.
Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue on November 21 had a meeting with President of the Thai National Assembly Chuan Leekpai on the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-43) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh on December 4 worked with authorities of the province of Saraburi to discuss measures to step up cooperation between localities of the two countries in investment, trade, economy, tourism, culture and people-to-people exchanges.
Party General Secretary To Lam said preparations for the 14th National Party Congress had been carried out in the context of complex global developments, rising national development requirements and the need to deploy difficult and sensitive tasks, especially streamlining the political system, reorganising administrative units and operating a two-tier local administration system.
Political and diplomatic relations have continued to deepen through frequent all-level exchanges, culminating in the official upgrade of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership on the occasion of the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.
Politburo member and Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on February 10 paid visits and extended New Year wishes to former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and to offer incense in remembrance of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at his residence.
Party General Secretary To Lam on February 10 paid tribute to late Party leaders by offering flowers and incense at memorial sites in Bac Ninh and Hung Yen provinces.
The activity was held on the occasion of the 96th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 – 2026) and the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.
Over the past five years, the multidimensional poverty rate in Vietnam has fallen from 5.2% to 1.3%, while GDP per capita has increased 1.4-fold, placing it among upper-middle-income economies.
Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko noted that 2025 poses numerous challenges as global geopolitical tensions continue to evolve, exerting a considerable impact on cooperation between the two countries. However, bilateral ties have continued to deepen, underpinned by sustained and effective dialogue at all levels, including the highest one.
On behalf of Party General Secretary To Lam and other Party and State leaders, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conveyed sincere gratitude to ambassadors, heads of international organisations, foreign governments, and peoples who have stood with Vietnam through challenges and triumphs throughout its process of national construction and defence.
Ho Chi Minh City successfully hosted numerous major international events in 2025, expanding its global partnerships and reinforcing its image as a dynamic, open and friendly metropolis. These achievements reflected the trust and cooperation of international partners.
The forum provided an opportunity for young participants from both countries to meet, strengthen friendship, and exchange ideas, united by a shared goal of sustainable development and environmental protection.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on February 9 hold an online meeting with his Uzbekistani counterpart Jamshid Khodjaev to review the implementation of high-level commitments and agreements reached in recent years and to discuss orientations and measures to further promote bilateral cooperation across all fields.
Tay Ninh’s robust and sustainable development, Party General Secretary To Lam said, would contribute to strengthening national defence and security, expanding southern economic development space, and enhancing regional integration.
The PM called on Japanese partners to further expand cooperation with Vietnam, helping deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the development and well-being of both nations.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his entourage laid wreaths and offered incense at Tra Vo Martyrs’ Cemetery in the southern province of Tay Ninh on February 9, honouring heroic martyrs who laid down their lives for national independence and freedom, ahead of the coming Lunar New Year (Tet).
Achieving PCRS Level 3 reflects Vietnam’s strong commitment and high credibility as a troop- and police-contributing country to UN peacekeeping. It is regarded as an important stepping stone toward actual deployment, while affirming the professionalism, discipline and international integration capacity of the People’s Public Security Force.
Vietnam and the RoK will continue to maintain high-level meetings, exchanges and interactions among parliamentary committees, legislators, young and female parliamentarians, to make bilateral relations more practical and close-knit.
After listening to the ideas, General Secretary Lam expressed his appreciation for the heartfelt, responsible opinions, describing them as valuable experience, encouragement, and a reflection of deep trust and commitment to the Party, the nation, and the people. He affirmed that these inputs would be seriously studied and incorporated into the leadership and implementation of the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.
