State President Luong Cuong has exchanged messages of congratulations with Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast, on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (March 25, 1971 – 2026).
Hanoi (VNA) – State President Luong Cuong has exchanged messages of congratulations with Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast, on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (March 25, 1971 – 2026).
Also on March 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung also exchanged congratulatory messages with his Chilean counterpart Francisco Perez Mackenna./.
Chilean Ambassador to Vietnam Nasly Bernal Prado noted that despite geographical distance, the two countries have become close partners sharing common values, aspirations and vision for international peace and development.
The two sides pledged to effectively, regularly, and flexibly maintain mechanisms such as the political consultation at the deputy foreign minister level and the bilateral Free Trade Council to address challenges and further promote cooperation in politics, diplomacy, economy, trade, and investment on par with potential.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Chile Nguyen Viet Cuong expressed the hope to expand bilateral cooperation across a range of fields, including defence, renewable energy, trade, and people-to-people exchanges.
President Putin said Vietnam remains a sincere friend and an important partner of Russia in the Asia-Pacific, stressing that Russia attaches importance to further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
They agreed to further elevate cooperation across all areas, including politics, diplomacy, defence, security, economy, and people-to-people exchanges, contributing to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (July 12, 1976 – 2026).
Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh welcomed Cambodian Minister of Cult and Religion Chay Borin and his entourage on their working visit to Vietnam to implement the cooperation agreement between Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs and Cambodia’s Ministry of Cult and Religion for the 2026–2030 period.
According to the indictment dated March 9, Thang, born on March 9, 1958, is prosecuted under Clause 2, Article 299. Before fleeing abroad, he resided at 14/40C Ky Dong street, Nhieu Loc ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam described Vietnamese and Lao youth as the “architects” of the future of bilateral ties and called on young Vietnamese in Laos to strengthen their political awareness, pioneer digital transformation and entrepreneurship, and act as ambassadors of friendship between the two countries' people.
Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with Russian region
At a meeting on March 25 at the headquarters of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces High Command, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu conveyed his best New Year wishes to General Vong Pisen and all officers and soldiers of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.
Vietnam views the Francophone space not merely as a linguistic sphere but also as one of sharing, solidarity and collective action for common international goals.
Regarding the Hanoi – Dong Dang and Hai Phong – Ha Long – Mong Cai projects, the Chinese side said it will follow the model of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong line, while ensuring quality and progress with the highest level of responsibility.
At the meeting with AFK Sistema Chairman Vladimir Petrovich Evtushenkov and the group’s executives, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hailed the corporation’s proactive engagement with major Vietnamese enterprises to promote cooperation programmes in recent times.
The Vietnamese leader stressed that Vietnam deeply values the steadfast and wholehearted support of the Soviet people in the past and Russians today during its struggle for independence and reunification, as well as in its ongoing national construction and defence.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
With the foundation already established, along with strong political will, high determination, and the unity and consensus of the entire Party, the entire people, and the entire army, the Party chief showed his belief that the development goals and aspirations set out in the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress will soon come true, ushering the country into a new phase of faster, more sustainable, and more comprehensive development.
The PM highly appreciated NUST MISIS’s contributions to training human resources, promoting research cooperation and knowledge transfer, and strengthening bilateral ties. He expressed his hope that this cooperation will continue to expand in a more effective and substantive manner.
Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung underscored Vietnam’s policy of encouraging German enterprises to expand cooperation in areas matching Germany's strengths and Vietnam's demand, including green transition, digital transformation, and high technologies such as automation, smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence.
NA Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong urged first-time deputies to approach the training with a strong sense of responsibility, set aside any “newcomer” mindset, and actively participate in discussions, raise questions and engage in debate.
Ethnic minority officials play a central role in realising the Party’s directives and State’s laws and policies at the grassroots level, serving as a key link between local authorities and communities.
Under the leadership of the Party, and with strengthened public trust and consensus following the general election, he expects policies will move beyond paper into real life, enabling citizens to genuinely feel the impact of progress and see the benefits of development reach every household.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Both sides expressed their confidence that, with strong political will and mutual trust, the traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Russia will be repositioned and elevated in the new context, delivering tangible benefits to their people.
