Vietnam’s friendship orders and medals have been conferred upon members of the Russia - Vietnam Friendship Association who have made significant contributions to the bilateral solidarity, friendship, and cooperation.

Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy drew attention of Russian researchers on Vietnamese studies at a conference held by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) on May 22.

Phan Dinh Trac, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Chairman of the PCC's Commission for Internal Affairs met with Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) Jeong Seung-yoon in Hanoi on May 23.

Leaders of Russia, Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, Palestine and Sri Lanka have sent congratulatory messages and letters to To Lam on his election as the President of Vietnam by the 15th National Assembly.

A business delegation from the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (China) on May 22 came to the northern province of Hung Yen to seek investment opportunities.

The Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) on May 22 organised a Vietnam Day, which drew the participation of not only Vietnamese students but also their international peers, and scholars.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has asked Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, to convey his congratulations to General To Lam on his election as the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Tan Dung held a working session with Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto in Hanoi on May 23, during which they discussed measures to promote cooperation in vocational education and sending Vietnamese workers to Finland.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai met bilaterally with his Cambodian and Singaporean counterparts on May 23 during his working trip to Tokyo for the 29th International Conference on the Future of Asia.

Based on the good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability, competent agencies of Vietnam and Cambodia have taken many practical, effective measures to help their people and future generations clearly and fully understand bilateral relationship, making it stronger, for the sake of their people.