The keynote address reflected the balance and wisdom of Vietnam’s diplomacy while also providing practical approaches for countries in the Asia-Pacific region to navigate emerging challenges.
While in China, President Luong Cuong held talks with Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping, and met with Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China. The meetings sought to consolidate and implement high-level perceptions on further strengthening political trust, promoting practical and mutually beneficial cooperation across areas, and contributing to development in the region and the world.
State President Luong Cuong received outgoing Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski in Hanoi on December 20, congratulating the diplomat on fulfilling his duties and appreciating his substantial contributions to the countries’ relations.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s upcoming official visit to Singapore is expected to provide fresh momentum for further strengthening the bilateral relations, which still holds huge room for stronger growth, said scholars.
Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair in 2025, is committed to building strategic trust among member nations through dialogue, diplomacy, and goodwill, according to its Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan.
Indonesia and Australia agreed on a treaty-level defence cooperation pact which allows their militaries to operate in each other's territories, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on August 20.
