President of the National Council of Switzerland, Martin Candinas (Photo: VNA) 
The two sides agreed to promote trade and investment cooperation as a key pillar of the bilateral relationship, noting the significant untapped potential in this area.
In her opening remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh Thi Tam reaffirmed the greatness of President Ho Chi Minh, an extraordinary revolutionary who dedicated his life to Vietnam’s national liberation and struggles for peace, justice, independence, and social progress around the world.
Deputy Minister Hang highlighted Vietnam’s role in hosting the signing ceremony for the Hanoi Convention, a new UN treaty on cybercrime, scheduled for October 25-26 in Hanoi.
Party General Secretary To Lam's reception for Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo, the Government's issuance of an action plan to implement the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on developing the private sector, and the second round of negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement between Vietnam and the US are among news highlights on May 20.
The draft resolution on piloting a number of special mechanisms and policies for developing social housing aims to attract businesses' investment in the construction of social housing and promote the development of this type of accommodation.
The Party leader urged UNESCO, the World Heritage Centre, and Assomo personally to continue supporting Vietnam in promoting its cultural heritage internationally and in safeguarding its recognised sites.
The Vietnamese embassies in Romania and Algeria have organised various activities in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh on his 135th birth anniversary.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long emphasised that the thought, moral example, and exemplary lifestyle of President Ho Chi Minh remain a lasting source of inspiration for the Vietnamese community in Cuba and around the world.
Ambassador Hong Sy Cuong highlighted President Ho Chi Minh’s enduring legacy, from his thought and moral example to his diplomatic vision, and called on Vietnamese representatives in South Africa to embody his teachings in their work.
The two sides should accelerate the construction of a "smart border gate" model to facilitate and improve the efficiency of customs clearance; promote technology transfer to apply smart and high technologies in growing fruit trees; promote and introduce specialty products, OCOP (one commune one product) products, and typical industrial products.
Various activities have been held in India and Russia on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025).
On May 19, an incense offering ceremony was held at the Vietnamese Embassy in Paris, followed by a floral tribute at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh in Montreau Park, Montreuil, an emblematic site celebrating his enduring legacy.
Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo praised Vietnam as a trustworthy and responsive partner that takes UNESCO’s recommendations seriously and implements them effectively.
The draft amended Penal Code and a draft law on amendments and supplements to certain articles of the Criminal Procedure Code are among issues under discussion on May 20.
The Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee's congratulations to the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee on the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, the talks between senior officials of South Africa’s African National Congress and the CPV, and Hanoi ranked ninth among the world’s 20 greatest cities for art and culture for 2025 are among news highlights on May 19 evening.
Latin American friends have expressed their admiration for President Ho Chi Minh, who led the Vietnamese people to victories and whose thought continues to guide the country’s development. They said Ho Chi Minh’s famous view- “Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom” - became a rallying cry for peace-loving people across Latin America.
According to Marcelo Rodríguez, head of the Commission for Foreign Affairs of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Argentina (CPA), President Ho Chi Minh is held in deep admiration in Argentina. His ideology on national liberation holds significant relevance for developing countries and the Global South.
A distinguishing feature of Ho Chi Minh’s legacy was his pragmatic approach to communism. While many contemporaneous communist leaders viewed the ideology as an ultimate end, he regarded it as a means to a greater goal: national liberation.
President Ho Chi Minh's ideology, revolutionary ethics, and working style became a shining and precious example, and a priceless asset for not only the Vietnamese people but also the peoples who love peace and strive for national independence and social progress, the LPRP Central Committee noted.
State President Luong Cuong presented a 40-year Party membership badge to Le Khanh Hai, member of the Party Central Committee and head of the Presidential Office at a ceremony on May 19 in Hanoi.
