The year 2025 closed on a positive note, with Vietnam’s international prestige rising, bilateral and multilateral relations strengthened, and its role in global forums increasingly prominent.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam’s “flexible yet steadfast” foreign policy has been highly evaluated, as it demonstrates the country’s ability to adapt while firmly upholding the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law.
This is President Cuong’s first working visit to attend a multilateral diplomatic event at the world’s largest and most important forum, which took place as the UN marks its 80th anniversary. At the same time, it also marks two years since Vietnam and the US established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and coincides with the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of bilateral relations.
State President Luong Cuong and high-ranking Vietnamese delegation used their UN platform to narrate the country’s remarkable journey from war-torn poverty to a middle-income nation brimming with potential. Their speeches painted a picture of a Vietnam poised for prosperity, ready to embrace a new era of growth.
Processing time for visa exemption certificates at Vietnamese representative offices abroad is shortened from two working days to one.
The first congress of the NA Party Organisation, President Luong Cuong's activities at the High-level General Debate of UNGA 80, and the signing of an MoU on IP cooperation between Vietnam and WIPO are among news highlights on September 25.
President Luong Cuong received US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on September 24 morning (local time), on the sidelines of the High-level General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son met with UK Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice David Lammy in New York on September 24, on the sidelines of the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80).
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung had a series of bilateral meetings with senior foreign officials in New York on September 24 within the framework of High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) and bilateral activities in the US.
The President’s trip was a resounding success both multilaterally and bilaterally, leaving a strong impression of Vietnam’s role, position, and active and substantive contributions to the settlement of global issues.
Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son called for the UAE’s support in promoting the launch of FTA negotiations between Vietnam and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and in considering investment in developing Halal industrial zones in Vietnam.
State President Luong Cuong delivered a keynote speech at the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York on September 23 (local time), highlighting a message of honouring the value of peace, driving bold transformation to shape a sustainable future.
Acting Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung participated in a policy dialogue session organised by the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University, as part of the Vietnamese delegation’s activities at the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York on September 23 (local time).
Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son underlined the need to uphold multilateralism and the central role of the UN in addressing global challenges, saying regional mechanisms like ASEAN, the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation, and the Greater Mekong Subregion should play a more proactive role in supporting South-South cooperation.
Acting Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung had meetings with senior officials of Australia, Nicaragua and Georgia on the sidelines of the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York on September 23 (local time).
President Luong Cuong attended the high-level general debate of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), combined with bilateral activities in the US from September 21-24. Over the past time, the Vietnam–US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development has continued to grow strongly, sustaining positive momentum and achieving notable outcomes.
The State leader affirmed that Vietnam always attaches great importance to strengthening and developing its traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Tajikistan.
President Cuong called on Warburg Pincus to leverage its position as one of the US's leading and most influential investment funds to make concrete contributions to advancing Vietnam - US cooperation.
President Luong Cuong, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation arrived in New York on September 21 evening (local time), for the high-level general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and bilateral activities in the US.