It is no coincidence that Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW identifies foreign affairs as a key, regular task. In a world changing rapidly and marked by uncertainty, any disagreement or shift in relations among major powers can have a direct impact on Vietnam’s development environment.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the plenary session of the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of relations in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, on June 18.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam delivered a keynote address titled “Proactively Shaping Peace, Stability and Development in a world of turbulence” at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, as part of his state visit to Singapore from May 29 to 31.
Party General Secretary To Lam reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of treasuring its friendship, and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia, stressing that Australia is a trusted partner of Vietnam, while hosting a reception in Hanoi on September 10 for Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
Vietnam–China relations continue to grow in depth, grounded in the traditional friendship of being “both comrades and brothers” nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh, Chairman Mao Zedong, and generations of leaders from both sides.Vietnam–China relations continue to grow in depth, grounded in the traditional friendship of being “both comrades and brothers” nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh, Chairman Mao Zedong, and generations of leaders from both sides.
State President Luong Cuong met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on the afternoon of August 5 (local time), within the framework of his State visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
State President Luong Cuong led a high-ranking delegation to the Arab League (AL) headquarters in Cairo on August 4, where he had a meeting with AL Secretary-General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit.
At the invitation of President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and his spouse, President Luong Cuong, his spouse, and a high-level Vietnamese delegation are paying a State visit to Egypt from August 3 to 6, 2025.
Since initiating the Doi Moi (Renewal) reforms in 1986, Vietnam has maintained strong momentum. In 2024, the country posted a GDP growth rate of 7.09%, placing it among the fastest-growing economies globally. Forecasts suggest it could join the world’s top 20 economies by 2029.
The Vietnamese Embassy and the international military attaches association in Venezuela on May 22 co-organised a seminar introducing Vietnam's foreign policy and defence strategy.