Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu died on June 5 at the age of 68.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong on June 6 sent a message of condolences to Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema over the passing of former President Edgar Lungu.
Former President Edgar Lungu died on June 5 at the age of 68./.
Jose Mujica, who was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle, passed away on May 13 after a period of struggling against esophageal cancer.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 15 sent sympathies to his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim over the passing of former PM Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
The message was sent to Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, conveying of condolences on the passing of his father Khamtay Siphandone, former President of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, former State President, and former Prime Minister of Lao.
Vietnam remains a reliable partner and a stable rice supplier for the Philippines, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
State President Luong Cuong on January 3 sent a message of condolences to Swiss President Guy Parmelin following a serious fire in the canton of Valais on the night of December 31 that caused significant loss of life.
In total, 564 projects were implemented across 34 provinces and centrally governed cities, with total investment exceeding 5.14 quadrillion VND (195.44 billion USD) in celebration of major national events.
Dr Nguyen Thai Chinh, a specialist in earth science and satellite geodesy and a member of the Vietnam–Germany Innovation Network (VGI), said that the expansion of consultation channels, including participation in conferences, online submissions via government portals, feedback through overseas Vietnamese associations and via diplomatic missions, reflects a spirit of openness, willingness to listen and democracy in the Party and State’s policy-making process.
Phan Kien Cuong, an economic arbitrator in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Vienna, and Deputy Director of the Vietnam Centre for Economic and Trade Development Consulting (VICENDETI), said that notably, dialogues have expanded beyond external affairs and community-related issues to encompass strategic and foundational areas such as national development orientation, Party building, institutional reform, science and technology, education and culture.
Vietnam’s continued socio-economic stability and positive development outcomes demonstrate the effective governance capacity and strong adaptability of its political system, according to Marcelo Rodriguez, head of the Commission for Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of Argentina Central Committee.
2025 was an incredibly significant year for Vietnam-US relations, marked by a series of major anniversaries and substantive advances across multiple areas of cooperation, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper said in a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency.
During the 2023–2025 term, the participation of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva at the UN Human Rights Council was guided by a consistent approach: constructive engagement, coherence, and keeping the council focused on practical solutions that improve people’s lives.
Amid a volatile world with crises, disruptions to global economic links, and increasingly fierce strategic competition among powerful countries, the CPV’s coming congress is an important milestone where Vietnam will shape its development orientation, enhance the will, and select the path of action for the new period, said Ambassador Jorge Luis Mayo Fernandez.
Vietnam's external affairs produced important and substantive results across bilateral and multilateral aspects and in various areas in 2025, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.
The Vietnamese FM stated that Vietnam stands ready to enhance coordination with Saudi Arabia at regional and international forums, particularly within frameworks such as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Reaffirming agriculture’s role as a pillar of the economy, the PM stressed that farmers are the central actors, agriculture as the driving force, and rural areas as the foundation of development.
The Presidential Office held a press conference on December 31 to announce the State President’s order promulgating 14 laws and one ordinance adopted by the 15th-tenure National Assembly and its Standing Committee.
Also on this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh cabled a congratulatory message to Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, while National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man extended congratulations to Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba.
Receiving Saudi Arabian Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy, the President affirmed that Saudi Arabia is an important partner of Vietnam in the Middle East. He noted that the two countries share many similarities in development goals as well as values of peace, cooperation and development.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The officers, carefully vetted and fully meeting the UN’s stringent standards, are ready to replace personnel currently serving with the MINUSCA mission, and to take up new posts at the UN Liaison Office for Peace and Security in Brussels, Belgium.
The State leader highly valued the dedication and efforts of the leadership, staff, and employees of the Presidential Office for effectively advising and supporting State leaders in completing a heavy workload in December and throughout the term.
Combating corruption, wastefulness and negative practices is a crucial task, essential for preserving the Party’s credibility, upholding the rule of law, and, most importantly, maintaining the trust of the people, Party chief said.
A series of major laws passed in 2025 will take effect on January 1, 2026, spanning employment, education, data protection, taxation, state budget, digital technology, energy, and transport.
