Leaders of Russia, Brunei, Japan, Venezuela, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Angola, Sweden and Switzerland have sent congratulatory messages and letters to Party General Secretary To Lam on his election as State President, Le Minh Hung on his election as PM and Tran Thanh Man on his election as NA Chairman.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man will attend the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Istanbul, Turkey, from April 11 – 17, marking a key step in enhancing Vietnam’s global parliamentary role and boosting strategic bilateral ties with strategic partners such as Italy and Turkey.

The official visit to Cambodia by Politburo member, Permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Tran Cam Tu on April 10 carries profound diplomatic, political significance, helping to further mutual understanding for the benefit of the two Parties, States, and peoples.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos have agreed to step up efforts to raise bilateral trade to US$10 billion while accelerating strategic connectivity projects, as both sides seek to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen long-term development links.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic alignment and strengthening their special relationship following high-level talks in Vientiane on April 9.

First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on April 8 extended his congratulations to To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, following the latter's election as President of Vietnam.

The ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) took place in Manila, the Philippines, on April 7, with the participation of deputy foreign ministers and senior officials from the 11 ASEAN member states, as well as the leaders of the ASEAN Secretariat.

VOV.VN - Vietnam underscored its proactive and responsible role in promoting multilateralism and strengthening cooperation among developing countries at a meeting between ASEAN and the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC) held in Vienna, Austria, on April 8.

VOV.VN - To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President and his spouse, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, will pay a state visit to China from April 14-17.

The election of key leadership positions by Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly marks a particularly important political starting point, ensuring continuity in the country’s leadership and governance, Rachel Nguyen Isenschmid, Secretary General of the Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF), has said.

The Party and State of Laos attach great importance to and highly value the visit by Politburo member and Standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, stated Bounleua Phandanouvong, Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee.

Leaders of countries and political parties of Cuba, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the US, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Palestine and Nicaragua have sent messages and letters of congratulations to Vietnam’s newly elected key leaders, following the elections by the country’s National Assembly.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Tran Cam Tu left Hanoi on April 9, beginning official visits to Laos and Cambodia.

Media outlets across South America on April 7 carried extensive and positive coverage of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly electing key leaders, viewing the move as a significant step in adjusting the country’s leadership structure to support long-term development.

Regional and international media on April 7 carried largely positive coverage of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly electing key state leadership positions.

The upcoming official visit to Cambodia by Politburo member Tran Cam Tu goes beyond a routine diplomatic activity and carries profound strategic value, helping to consolidate ties between the two ruling Parties and promote all-round collaboration.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam signed a decision on April 7, 2026 ratifying the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention).

The official visit to Laos by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on April 9 will help open up new development opportunities for Laos–Vietnam relations, and contribute to the sustained and long-term growth of their special ties.

VOV.VN - Politburo member and Standing member of the Party Central Committee (PCC)’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu will pay an official visit to Laos and Cambodia under the 2026 external relations programme of key leaders, with stops in Laos on April 9, 2026 and Cambodia on April 10, 2026.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation will attend the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul, Turkey, engage in a number of bilateral activities in Turkey, and pay an official visit to Italy from April 11 to 17.

The official visit to Laos by Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu hightlights the political trust between the two Parties, States and peoples, as well as the Vietnamese Party and State's consistent policy of giving the top strategic priority to ties with Laos.

With shared vision and resolve, Vietnam and Cambodia are well positioned to achieve a more comprehensive, substantive and effective breakthrough in their comprehensive cooperation in the time to come, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on April 7 released an urgent advisory to the Vietnamese community there, outlining updated civil defence measures issued by the Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command.

Leaders from Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba, Russia and India have sent messages of congratulations to Vietnam’s newly elected key leaders, following the elections by the country's National Assembly.

The Ministry of National Defence is stepping up efforts to recruit and prepare high-quality personnel for senior positions in United Nations peacekeeping missions, as part of its broader strategy to enhance the country’s international engagement and operational effectiveness.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 7 extended his heartiest congratulations to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam following his election by the 16th National Assembly as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam with strong support.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi and his spouse Le Linh Lan led a delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy to visit the Lao Embassy in Russia and extend greetings on the occasion of Bunpimay (traditional New Year of Laos).

VOV.VN - A senior Cambodian leader has reaffirmed that relations between Cambodia and Vietnam remain resilient and continue to develop amid evolving global conditions.

Leaders of the parliaments of Laos, China, and Cambodia on April 6 sent congratulatory messages and letters to Politburo member and Chairman of Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly Tran Thanh Man on his re-election as Chairman of the 16th National Assembly.

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang has spotlighted the deep, substantive and effective relationship with China, crediting it with strategic guidance from leaders of the two Parties and countries.