Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Mazen Turki El Qadi will make an official visit to Vietnam from February 2-5.
Hanoi (VNA) - Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Mazen Turki El Qadi will make an official visit to Vietnam from February 2-5.
The visit will be made at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs./.
King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein laid a wreath and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on November 13 as part of his official visit to Vietnam.
King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is on an official visit to Vietnam. This is the first visit to Vietnam by the head of state of the Kingdom of Jordan and marks the first exchange of delegations at the head-of-state/government level between the two countries since diplomatic relations were established. The visit comes as the two nations celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties (August 9, 1980 – 2025), opening a new chapter of cooperation and laying the foundation for enhanced collaboration in areas of shared interest.
The Vietnamese Party leader noted that 2026 will be a significant year for both nations, as Jordan will mark its 80th National Day, and the Communist Party of Vietnam will hold its 14th National Congress, a landmark event that will set strategic orientations for Vietnam’s next stage of development.
Trung briefed participants on the outcomes of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, underscoring Vietnam’s consistent policy of strategic autonomy, self-reliance and self-strengthening, inclusive and sustainable development, innovation, digital transformation and green transition, in alignment with the ASEAN Vision 2045.
Based on the outstanding achievements of bilateral relations in all fields over the past 35 years, with open cooperation potential and firm belief in the bright future of bilateral relations, in order to meet the aspirations of the people of the European Union and Vietnam, both sides agreed to issue a Joint Statement upgrading Vietnam - EU relations to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership".
President Cuong stressed that Vietnam views the EU as one of its key global partners and seeks to deepen bilateral relations, noting that the two sides discussed concrete steps to implement the Vietnam–EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and addressed regional and international matters of mutual concern.
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and President of the European Council (EC) António Costa on January 29 officially announced the upgrading of Vietnam–EU relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership after 35 years of establishing diplomatic ties.
Vietnam will actively cooperate with members of the Board of Peace in implementing the peace plan, thereby ending the conflict in the Gaza Strip and promoting sustainable peace in the Middle East on the basis of a two-state solution in line with international law, the UN Charter, and relevant UN resolutions, said Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Party General Secretary To Lam offered flowers and incense to President Ho Chi Minh at Chung Son temple - his ancestral worship site, and at the Kim Lien special national relic site in Kim Lien commune, the central province of Nghe An on January 29.
Vietnam and Cuba are brotherly nations that have built a special, sincere and mutually supportive relationship, serving as a model in international relations. She added that the spirit of solidarity has been a binding force enabling the two peoples to overcome injustice and safeguard their right to self-determination and national sovereignty.
Dr Tilottama Mukherjee, head of the Department of Political Science at Syamaprasad College, focused on the core contents of the 14th Congress, particularly efforts to step up the corruption fight and streamline the administrative apparatus.
Comrade To Lam’s re-election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) at the 14th National Congress is expected to give fresh momentum to China–Vietnam relationship, moving it into a deeper stage, according to Liu Ying, a research fellow at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies under the Renmin University of China.
The European Union and Vietnam officially established diplomatic relations on November 28, 1990. Since then, their ties have grown positively, with frequent high-level meetings and exchanges, both bilaterally and on the sidelines of multilateral forums. The two sides coordinate closely in international organisations, particularly within the framework of ASEAN–EU, the Asia-Europe Meeting, and the UN.
According to Hélène Luc, Honorary Senator and Honorary President of the France–Vietnam Friendship Association, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) demonstrated that the world can indeed choose a different way of living – one based on peaceful coexistence, the promotion of multilateralism, mutual respect among nations, and the use of science, knowledge and social wealth as foundations to serve humanity and human-centred development.
To elevate Vietnam’s comprehensive foreign strategy to a new level, the diplomatic sector will focus on safeguarding a peaceful and stable environment in close coordination with defence, security and other sectors; mobilising external resources, especially through economic and technology diplomacy, to serve socio-economic development and long-term national goals; and enhancing the Party’s and the country’s international standing, enabling Vietnam to play a more prominent role in global politics, the world economy and human civilisation.
Impressed by Vietnam’s economic momentum, Swiss firms welcomed the establishment of the IFC in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, and voiced readiness to share expertise.
The Vietnam-China relationship has its roots in the people, its vitality lies in the people, and its future will also be decided by the people.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Present in Cao Bang, General Secretary Lam stressed that the event carries political, historical and cultural significance for the entire Party, people and army, offering an opportunity to honour and pay tribute to the immense contributions of beloved President Ho Chi Minh, while also encouraging each individual to reflect on their responsibilities to the Party, the people and the nation’s future in the new era.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc highlighted the strong development of the Vietnam - Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP), a model example of successful industrial park development in Vietnam, during his reception for Heng Swee Keat, former Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister.
The visit goes beyond protocol, providing an opportunity for leaders of the two sides to hold in-depth discussions on concrete and substantive cooperation programmes, with a view to elevating Vietnam–EU relations to a higher level, in line with their potential and development needs, Ambassador and Head of the Vietnamese Mission to the European Union (EU) Nguyen Van Thao.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung emphasised Vietnam’s readiness to work closely with the Philippines and other ASEAN member states to propose initiatives and consider new measures to advance the 5PC in light of recent developments in Myanmar.
