International Cooperation

On December 2-3, the "Vietnam-Asia Smart City Conference 2024" will be held in Hanoi under the theme "Smart Cities - Digital Economy - Sustainable Development."

On November 26, a delegation from Hirosawa Group (Japan), led by Mr. Sogawa Shiro, Chairman of Hirosawa Group and Vice Chairman of the Japan Association of Transport Companies and Driving Schools, visited Dong Thap province to discuss potential areas of collaboration.

President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev visited and delivered a speech highlighting the significance of Vietnam – Bulgaria relations at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) on November 26 as part of his ongoing official trip to the country.

Secretary of the Hai Phong Party Committee Le Tien Chau introduced the northern port city's potential, advantages and notable achievements to visiting Bulgarian President Rumen Radev at their working session on November 26.

General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith hosted a reception in Vientiane on November 26 for Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council Nguyen Xuan Thang.

Vietnamese Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang made an official visit to Cambodia from November 23 to 26, during which he joined an annual meeting with Cambodian and Lao defence ministers, and witnessed a joint search and rescue exercise between the armies of the three countries.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Van Dung affirmed that the city always facilitates foreign investors, including Argentine enterprises, and expressed a desire to deepen cooperation with Argentina in three main areas: trade and investment; higher education and sports; and exchanges between political parties and people-to-people relations.

(CPV) - The project, worth USD1.85 million, will be carried out until 2026, helping Ho Chi Minh City achieve the national goal to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030.

Vietnam and Bulgaria have issued a joint statement affirming the commitments of their senior leaders to promote cooperation in areas where both sides have strengths and needs, for the benefit of the two countries’ people and for peace, stability, and sustainable development in each region and the world.

Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneat Norodom Sihamoni will pay a state visit to Vietnam from November 28 – 29.

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and his entourage toured the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi on November 25.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with visiting Bulgarian President Rumen Radev in Hanoi on November 25, during which the host affirmed that Bulgaria is one of Vietnam's top priority partners in Central and Eastern Europe.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh gave a reception in Hanoi on November 25 for Borje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson who is paying a working visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Turkey Do Son Hai and Acting Director of the Diplomatic Academy, Dr. Phạm Lan Dung, participated in the 10th Istanbul Security Conference held in Istanbul, Turkey, from November 21-22. The event was organized at the invitation of the Turkish Asian Center for Strategic Studies (TASAM).

The ongoing Vietnam visit by Bulgarian President Rumen Radev is set to elevate bilateral ties to a new height, particularly in the economic sphere, as both nations prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year.

State President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on November 25 morning for Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and his spouse, who are on an official visit to Vietnam.

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on November 24 evening had a meeting with the Vietnam – Bulgaria Friendship Association and Vietnamese friends who had previously studied and worked in the European country.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and a high-ranking Party and State delegation arrived in Hanoi on November 24 afternoon, concluding a successful trip to Cambodia for an official visit and attendance at the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and the 11th plenary session of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP-11).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s freshly-ended working trip to and his attendance at the G20 Summit in Brazil, and his official visit to the Dominican Republic have demonstrated Vietnam's role, reputation, and responsible contributions to global issues, while also creating new momentum for further strengthening bilateral relations between Vietnam and the two Latin American countries.

Visiting National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man received Samdech Men Sam An, Chairwoman of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association and Chairwoman of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group, in Phnom Penh on November 23.

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man paid a courtesy visit to Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on November 23, within the framework of his official visit to the neighbouring country.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on November 23 afternoon, successfully concluding their three-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang has led a delegation of five Vietnamese localities – Ca Mau, Ninh Thuan, Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh, and Vinh Long— to pay an official visit to China’s Guangxi, as part of the annual cooperation programme between the ministry and the autonomous region that shares a long borderline with Vietnam.

The Vietnamese Party and State value strategic partnership with Germany, one of Vietnam's key partners in Europe, said Politburo member, Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council and President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) Nguyen Xuan Thang.

The Vietnamese Party and State always value and give high priority to consolidating the good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability with Cambodia for the benefit of both countries' people, and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world, said National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam, on November 22 visited the National Heart Institute of Malaysia, renowned both domestically and regionally for its high-quality cardiac treatment and pioneering adoption of medical advancements.

Visiting Party General Secretary To Lam on November 22 met with Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Rural and Regional Development, and President of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and senior leaders of Malaysia’s ruling coalition.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Manet in Phnom Penh on November 22, as part of his official visit to Cambodia and participation in the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and the 11th Plenary Session of International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP).

Party General Secretary To Lam visited Malaysia’s national oil & gas company (Petronas) in Kuala Lumpur on November 22, part of his official visit to the country.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam on November 21 held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, following an official welcome ceremony held for the Vietnamese leader at the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya city.