Vietnam always regards the US as a partner of strategic importance and highly values the substantive progress in bilateral relations since the two countries upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung told US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper at their meeting in Hanoi on September 12.

Ho Chi Minh City always attaches great importance to strengthening friendship exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation with Chinese localities, in line with the Vietnam – China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and community with shared future that carries strategic significance.

Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and her spouse Simeon Beckett left Ho Chi Minh City on September 12 evening, concluding their four-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse.

Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn expressed her admiration for Vietnam’s remarkable transformation, particularly its strong economic growth, the most successful in the region, affirming that its people have every reason to be proud of the country’s growing global influence.

Ho Chi Minh City, with its expanded scope following the integration with Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong provinces, has greater potential for broaden collaboration with Australian localities, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang has affirmed.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s attendance in the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter‑Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) demonstrates Vietnam’s proactive, responsible participation in AIPA alongside other member parliaments, and the country’s commitment to broadening its parliamentary relations with nations beyond the region.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Bulgaria hosted a ceremony in Sofia on September 10 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) and the 75th anniversary of Vietnam - Bulgaria diplomatic ties.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassy in Vietnam stand ready to work closely with the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to effectively implement the high-level common perceptions on promoting relations between the two Parties and the two countries, said Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei.

VOV.VN - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man, along with his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, will attend the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46) and make an official visit to Malaysia.

VOV.VN - Acting Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung and Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia held a virtual discussion, highlighting trust-based relations, high-level exchanges, joint economic initiatives, and efforts to finalize land border demarcation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has reaffirmed its consistent opposition to violence and called on all concerned parties to resolve disputes through peaceful means following Israel’s airstrike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar.

VOV.VN - Acting Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung on September 11 received ambassadors and chargés d’affaires from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste in Hanoi, who extended their congratulations on his appointment as Acting Foreign Minister of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has called on Japan’s House of Councillors to back the Japanese government’s continued assistance for Vietnam in improving its legal system and enhancing legislative cooperation and experience-sharing.

As part of his official visit to Romania from September 8–11, NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh held meetings on September 9 with President of the Romanian Senate Mircea Abrudean, Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies Natalia Elena Intotero, and the Romania–Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group.

VOV.VN - Both nations have agreed to deepen defence cooperation, covering delegation exchanges, training, defence industry, peacekeeping, and areas such as cyber security, naval and air forces, and mine clearance.

VOV.VN - Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn attended the third annual Vietnam-Australia Forum, jointly organized by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam on September 11 in Hanoi, as part of her state visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang has underlined Vietnam’s priority to deepen ties with Malta, while Malta affirmed its support for upgrading Vietnam-EU relations and agreed to expand cooperation in trade, seafarer training, healthcare, and people-to-people exchanges.

State President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a state banquet in Hanoi on September 10 evening in honour of Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn, her spouse and a high-level Australian delegation, who are on a four-day state visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Phan Minh Giang has highlighted the potential and strengths of the City of Palmerston North, noting its complementarity with Vietnam’s development priorities, especially in science and technology, innovation, green transition, and high-quality agriculture.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang has underscored Vietnam’s commitment to closely coordinating with ASEAN Chair 2025 Malaysia, fellow member states and partners to ensure the success of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings slated for October.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held a meeting with Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn in Hanoi on September 10 on the occasion of the latter’s State visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam highly values its friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told visiting Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn during their meeting in Hanoi on September 10.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to further developing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across politics, economy, education, security, science and technology, and international cooperation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam consistently regards Japan as a key strategic partner and a trusted friend, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long told House of Representatives Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga during their meeting in Tokyo on September 10.

Vietnam will continue accompanying partners to advance global peace and security, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s open debate on the future of UN peace operations in New York on September 9.

As part of his visit to Japan, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long held a series of meetings with the local leadership, friendship associations, and Vietnamese expatriate community in Osaka on September 8.

VOV.VN - Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, and Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council discussed Vietnam – Australia cooperation in human resource training during his reception for visiting Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Hanoi on September 10.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Party General Secretary To Lam praised the substantive and effective progress in Vietnam–Australia relations, particularly following th 2024 upgrade of their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, during his meeting with Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Hanoi on September 10.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a welcoming ceremony in Hanoi on September 10 for Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and her husband Beckett SC, who are paying a state visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Germany held a ceremony on September 9 in Berlin to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day and 50 years of Vietnam-Germany diplomacy, highlighting bilatreal co-opreration founded on dialogue, respect and trust.