Foreign relations are no longer viewed simply as relations with the outside world but as an integral component of national comprehensive strength and a responsibility shared by the entire Party, people, armed forces and political system.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on June 16 afternoon (local time), beginning their trip to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations.
On the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 by Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão from June 7-10, Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Jakarta spoke with Beni Sukadis, Senior Coordinator at the Indonesian Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies (Lesperssi), about the significance of the visit.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation will pay an official visit to Thailand from May 27 to 29 at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his spouse. The visit is expected to create fresh momentum for the bilateral relationship, paving the way for stronger and more dynamic cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 8 met with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines.
Vietnam and Finland have issued a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership during the official visit to the European country from October 20 – 22 by Party General Secretary To Lam.
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan had meetings with Nepali President Ram Chandra Poudel and Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli as part of her official visit to Nepal on August 24–25.