Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federal Assembly Vyacheslav Volodin will lead a high-level delegation of Russia to pay an official visit to Vietnam and co-chair the fourth meeting of the Vietnam – Russia Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee from September 28–29.
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federal Assembly Vyacheslav Volodin will lead a high-level delegation of Russia to pay an official visit to Vietnam and co-chair the fourth meeting of the Vietnam – Russia Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee from September 28–29.
The visit will be made at the invitation of Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs./.
Organised by the Russian Association of Exporters and Importers, the forum is considered one of Russia’s major platforms for promoting trade and international economic cooperation. Vietnam participated as a partner country, with its delegation led by Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi.
Russia attaches importance to advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, identifying Vietnam as one of its leading partners in the region, said Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board.
Minister of Public Security Gen. Luong Tam Quang hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 16 for Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board.
Six journalists and groups of authors from the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) won the awards, including a top prize.
The NA leader expressed his confidence that in 2026, journalists will continue to uphold their responsibility, report objectively and from multiple perspectives, accompany the NA in conveying its activities promptly and comprehensively, and identify shortcomings in law-making and legal enforcement to help people-elected agencies operate more effectively and efficiently.
Receiving Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Hanoi on December 18, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed that the two sides further strengthen economic connectivity, coordinate closely and share development experience for the tangible benefit of the two peoples.
The top legislator requested that the two sides continue to work closely together to effectively implement the Vietnam-Laos Joint Statement, the intergovernmental cooperation agreement, and bilateral cooperation programmes, thereby contributing to preserving and developing the bilateral special traditional friendship.
President Cuong praised the Presidential Office for its great efforts in the past year in overcoming difficulties and working closely with relevant agencies to manage a heavy workload of routine and urgent tasks, supporting the State President and Vice President in effectively performing their responsibilities.
During the consultation, in a spirit of special trust, the two officials reviewed recent cooperation between the two Parties, countries and foreign ministries. They also discussed future cooperation orientations and held in-depth exchanges on regional and international issues of common concern.
On global and regional issues of shared concern, the two leaders voiced concern over escalating tensions between Cambodia and Thailand. They called on Cambodia and Thailand to exercise restraint, refrain from the use of force, conduct dialogue and settle disputes through peaceful means.
The introduction of special mechanisms for technology transfer in key railway projects, the opening of the Vietnam International Gifts and Housewares Expo 2025, and VinSpeed's deal on high-speed rail development with Siemens Mobility GmbH are among news highlights on December 18.
Venezuelan Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Tatiana Pugh affirmed that over more than three decades, the bilateral solidarity, friendship, and cooperation have grown deeper despite complex and unpredictable global and regional developments, serving as a reliable mainstay for the interests of the two peoples and for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in their respective regions and worldwide.
The PM's urgent dispatch detailing key tasks to drive economic growth, Vietnam's endorsement of the joint statement to strengthen the global partnership against online scams, and the conclusion of a four-year partnership to strengthen child justice in Vietnam are among news highlights on December 17 evening.
More than 10 months after the competition’s launch, the organising board received 3,508 entries from 125 media outlets nationwide. After initial screening, 659 works proceeded to preliminary judging, from which a preliminary jury selected 91 entries for the final round. The final jury ultimately selected 64 works for awards.
To fully realise the 2025 socio-economic development plan, while creating momentum for 2026, PM Pham Minh Chinh urged ministers, heads of ministry-level agencies, and chairpersons of People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to strictly follow resolutions of the Party, the National Assembly and the Government, along with the Prime Minister’s directives.
A meeting between the Dien Bien Party Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation and the propaganda information and training commissions of the Party committees of the Lao provinces of Phongsaly, Oudomxay and Luang Prabang was held in Vietnam's northwestern mountainous province on December 17.
The event reviewed five decades of friendship and cooperation, while discussing orientations and solutions to further advance bilateral ties in the coming period.
State President Luong Cuong on December 17 sent a message of congratulations to King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on the 118th National Day of Bhutan (December 17).
Lao Cai must continue to prioritise the building of a truly clean and strong Party and political system, advance the implementation of socio-economic development tasks, and ensure the mobilisation of all available resources to meet growth targets, the Secretariat’s permanent member emphasised.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Improving institutions and laws is crucial for creating a favuorable legal framework to drive national development in line with the objectives set out in the documents for the 14th National Party Congress, said Party leader To Lam.
It is necessary to build a modern, elite, and highly capable People’s Army, improve overall combat strength, maintain combat readiness, and adapt training to new operational conditions, President Cuong said, noting that the military must safeguard air, sea, border, domestic, and cyber spaces, and modernise weapons and equipment to meet the requirements of a modern defence force.
VTV is responsible for working with the Voice of Vietnam and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in developing a detailed script for the ground-breaking, inauguration ceremonies for projects celebrating the 14th National Party Congress to be sent to the Ministry of Construction, relevant ministries, localities, and corporations for coordination and implementation across all sites.
