President of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s official visit to Cambodia on October 9-10, at the invitation of Prime Minister Hun Manet, marks a particularly significant diplomatic milestone. It underscores the consistent priorities of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new term, including proactive engagement, strengthened political trust and a stronger focus on translating bilateral commitments into tangible outcomes.
The two leaders agreed to make more effective use of parliamentary cooperation with the two legislatures continuing to strengthen parliamentary coordination and work alongside their respective governments to promote cooperation across various fields.
To further advance bilateral ties in the new era, the two leaders agreed to continue making full use of existing cooperation mechanisms across all channels, including meetings between the two Parties, promote exchanges between young leaders and youth from both countries, and expand cooperation between their legislative, executive and judicial bodies, people’s organisations and localities.
The two PMs expressed their satisfaction with the positive development of Vietnam-Cambodia relations in recent years. Political ties have continued to be consolidated, with political trust strengthened through regular high-level visits and contacts.
This is PM Hung’s first official visit to Cambodia. It holds particular significance, demonstrating the high priority that the Party, State and Government of Vietnam attach to relations with Cambodia and contributing to further deepening the bilateral ties of “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability”.
National Assembly President (NA) Tran Thanh Man said the top priority is to translate consensus in awareness into action and turn conclusions into tangible results in the fourth quarter.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Huong Tra pledged to contribute to further strengthening the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, building on their achievements and the special affection the King and Queen have shown towards Vietnam.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Stronger cooperation between the Vietnamese and Chinese legislatures will demonstrate their shared commitment to making parliamentary ties more practical and effective, while contributing to the sound development of bilateral relations and bringing tangible benefits to people and businesses in both countries, said Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu.
The visit is expected to further deepen the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Vietnam and Laos, making bilateral ties more substantive and effective.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau has asked ministries, agencies and localities to identify and thoroughly analyse systemic legal bottlenecks hindering development, with priority given to removing regulations that obstruct investment, production and business activities.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Phuc Lam, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics briefed participants at an international conference themed "Political parties and a new society" in Mexico City from October 6-8 on Vietnam’s socio-economic development and its path towards socialism, and its efforts in promoting dialogue, solidarity and cooperation among progressive political forces worldwide.
The two PMs, together with officials from both countries, paid tribute at the monuments to President Ho Chi Minh, President Kaysone Phomvihane and President Souphanouvong, expressing deep respect and gratitude for their contributions to the revolutionary causes of both nations and to the establishment and development of the special Vietnam–Laos relationship.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang called on both sides to maintain close coordination in preparing for and successfully organising high-level visits and meetings in the coming time while increasing experience-sharing and mutual support at multilateral forums, particularly as Vietnam prepares to host APEC Year 2027.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Ngo Minh Nguyet held a working session in Buenos Aires on October 8 with representatives of Austral University to exchange views on opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education, training, and academic research.
Making effective use of ASEAN cooperation agenda and mechanisms would provide practical support for national, sectoral and local development plans. The growth of each locality and firm also sets the stage for Vietnam to joining and contributing more to ASEAN.
A major outcome of Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino’s visit was the strengthening of the institutional and legal framework for cooperation through the signing of 10 important cooperation documents covering security, agriculture, transport, customs, tourism, training and trade.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung affirmed that the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos is not merely a relationship between the two Parties and the two States, but first and foremost a close, fraternal bond between the two peoples, painstakingly nurtured by generations of leaders and people of both countries.
PM Le Minh Hung affirmed that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always strongly support Laos's renewal, national development and international integration, and stand ready to continue coordinating with and supporting Laos in effectively capitalising on opportunities for fast and sustainable development.
