President of Panama José Raúl Mulino and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from October 5-8.
Hanoi (VNA) – President of Panama José Raúl Mulino and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from October 5-8.
The visit will be made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam and his spouse, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs./.
Giang reaffirmed that Vietnam highly evaluates Panama's role and position in Latin America and wants to further strengthen the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries. He said Vietnam and Panama, with their strategic geographical locations, could serve as gateways linking the economies of ASEAN and Latin America.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung bilaterally met with his counterparts from Panama, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Qatar in Manila, the Philippines, on July 24.
Ambassador Do Hung Viet shared Vietnam’s priorities in its capacity as President-designate of the NPT Review Conference, affirming its commitment to chairing the conference in a transparent, balanced, and inclusive manner while fully listening to and reflecting the legitimate concerns and interests of all member states.
Ideological work must bring about tangible changes, stay close to reality and the people, proactively identify and promote the resolution of problems, provide timely information, and maintain honesty in dialogue, said top leader To Lam.
Vietnam and the US have made positive progress in negotiations toward an early conclusion of a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement so as to create a stable, long-term framework for bilateral economic, trade and investment ties, Spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on October 1.
The Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony in Hanoi on October 1 to hand over the President and the Minister of National Defence's decisions on the deployment of four officers of the Vietnam People’s Army to UN peacekeeping operations.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its seventh session in Hanoi on October 1, discussing five draft laws, a draft normative legal resolution and two important issues to be submitted to the NA. It will also consider Government reports on socio-economic development, the State budget, central budget allocation and citizens' petitions.
Party committees at all levels should strengthen political and ideological education and strictly implement Politburo Directive No. 07-CT/TW on stepping up the study and practice of Ho Chi Minh’s thought, moral example, methodology and lifestyle in the new development period, along with regulations on setting an example and prohibited acts for Party members, said key leader Tran Cam Tu.
A ceremony marking the 150th birth anniversary of patriotic scholar Huynh Thuc Khang, public investment disbursement reaching 55.5% of the 2026 target, and Vietnam’s manufacturing sector continuing to grow in September are among news highlights on October 1.
Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu described hosting APEC 2027 as a key foreign affairs task for Vietnam through 2030, requiring preparations and organisation commensurate with the significance and scale.
The volume of reports or projects is not a comprehensive measure of advisory quality, he stressed, noting what's more important is that whether research helps identify issues early, correctly understand their causes, select appropriate policies and resolve difficulties in reality.
By hosting APEC 2027, Vietnam will contribute to advancing the forum’s core agenda of facilitating trade and investment, promoting sustainable growth and enhancing productivity to create business opportunities and jobs for people across the Asia-Pacific region.
NA Vice President Nguyen Thi Thanh proposed increasing delegation exchanges, sharing experience in lawmaking and policymaking in areas of common concern, and continuing coordination and mutual support at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) and other multilateral parliamentary forums.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State consistently regard the healthy development of Vietnam–China relations as a top priority and are determined to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen bilateral ties.
In the message, Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), expressed her delight that under the wise leadership of the CPC, with General Secretary and President Xi Jinping at the core, the Chinese people have achieved tremendous accomplishments in the cause of reform and opening up and the building of socialism with Chinese characteristics, with the National Committee of the CPPCC making important contributions to these achievements.
Overhauling the Party’s leadership methods is an objective, inevitable and urgent requirement to elevate the Party’s governing capacity and combat strength and keep the political system effective in the new development era.
During the session, the NA Standing Committee will give opinions on a number of draft laws, namely the revised Land Law, the revised Housing Law, the revised Law on Real Estate Business, the Law on Legal Normative Documents, and the consolidated Law on the State Budget.
A meeting reviewing the performance of the Central Public Security Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's reception for heads of delegations from ASEAN countries and the ASEAN Secretariat, and the 2026 Asia-Pacific Regional Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity wrapping up are among news highlights on September 30 evening.
The upgrade is based on the Agreement on regulations on management of land borders and border gates between the Governments of Vietnam and Laos, signed on March 16, 2016.
In their messages, the Vietnamese leaders congratulated the Chinese people on their historic achievements in national development and construction over the past 77 years under the CPC’s leadership.
Vietnam will work with member states and the ASEAN Secretariat to boost greater participation and support from development partners and the private sector, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 30 for heads of delegations from ASEAN countries and the ASEAN Secretariat attending the ASEAN Law Enforcement High-level Conference on Cooperation in Combating Criminal Fugitives.
The Central Public Security Party Committee must play a core advisory role and accelerate the implementation of resolutions, conclusions and plans already adopted, he said, stressing that the key task now was to speed up implementation and produce concrete results, said top leader To Lam.
