Vietnam and India expand strategic cooperation in new development phase

Vietnam and India expand strategic cooperation in new development phase

VOV.VN - Vietnam and India have agreed to expand strategic and defence cooperation as Party General Secretary and State President To Lam received Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Hanoi on May 19.

Japanese circles show strong interest in cooperation with Vietnam
Croatia attaches importance to traditional friendship with Vietnam
Vietnam, Croatia seek stronger law enforcement cooperation
Vietnam supports first Model ASEAN Meeting in New Zealand
Vietnam supports first Model ASEAN Meeting in New Zealand

The Embassy of Vietnam in New Zealand, in its capacity as the coordinator for the ASEAN-New Zealand dialogue partnership and Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Wellington (ACW), supported the successful organisation of the New Zealand Model ASEAN Meeting (NZMAM) 2026 in Wellington from May 16-18.

Vietnam supports first Model ASEAN Meeting in New Zealand
Vietnam, Croatia seek to enhance defence cooperation
Vietnam, Croatia seek to enhance defence cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang highlighted potential for defence cooperation between Vietnam and Croatia while receiving Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman in Hanoi on May 19.

Vietnam, Croatia seek to enhance defence cooperation
Vietnam and US discuss deeper law enforcement cooperation
Vietnam and US discuss deeper law enforcement cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang received Deputy United States Trade Representative Rick Switzer in Hanoi on May 19, focusing on bilateral economic, trade and law enforcement cooperation.

Vietnam and US discuss deeper law enforcement cooperation
Hanoi, Saint Petersburg seek more substantive cooperation
Hanoi, Saint Petersburg seek more substantive cooperation

A delegation from Hanoi led by Phung Thi Hong Ha, Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Council, held a working session with the Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg on May 18 during their working visit to Russia.

Hanoi, Saint Petersburg seek more substantive cooperation
Vietnam, Bulgaria expand cooperation between key localities
Vietnam, Bulgaria expand cooperation between key localities

Vietnam and Bulgaria are seeking to broaden cooperation across major localities, with Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet paying a working visit to the cities of Shumen and Varna last week to promote local-level partnerships, business connectivity, education and people-to-people exchanges.

Vietnam, Bulgaria expand cooperation between key localities
Thai navy ship begins friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City
Thai navy ship begins friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City

VOV.VN - The Royal Thai Navy vessel HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan arrived at Nha Rong-Khanh Hoi International Port on May 18, beginning a friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City from May 18 to 23 to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand (1976-2026).

Thai navy ship begins friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City
President Ho Chi Minh’s values of peace, friendship honoured in Canada
President Ho Chi Minh’s values of peace, friendship honoured in Canada

A hybrid international seminar marking President Ho Chi Minh’s 136th birth anniversary (May 19) spread his values of peace, friendship, and international solidarity to Canadian audiences and international friends.

President Ho Chi Minh’s values of peace, friendship honoured in Canada
Chinese scholar reflects on President Ho Chi Minh’s footsteps in Guangxi
Chinese scholar reflects on President Ho Chi Minh’s footsteps in Guangxi

President Ho Chi Minh’s years of revolutionary activities in China were decisive in shaping both his political ideology and strategy for liberating Vietnam, Chinese cultural and historical scholar Xie Chaode told Vietnam News Agency reporters in Beijing.

Chinese scholar reflects on President Ho Chi Minh’s footsteps in Guangxi
President Ho Chi Minh honoured in RoK on 136th birth anniversary
President Ho Chi Minh honoured in RoK on 136th birth anniversary

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) held a ceremony on May 17 to celebrate the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh and offered incense in tribute to the late leader at his memorial room and statue within the embassy's campus.

President Ho Chi Minh honoured in RoK on 136th birth anniversary
Vietnam, Romania seek deeper cooperation beyond traditional friendship
Vietnam, Romania seek deeper cooperation beyond traditional friendship

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Romania have agreed to strengthen political trust, expand parliamentary cooperation and deepen economic connectivity in sectors with strong complementarities, including agriculture, energy, tourism and labour.

Vietnam, Romania seek deeper cooperation beyond traditional friendship
Vietnam, Norway seek strategic, practical cooperation frameworks
Vietnam, Norway seek strategic, practical cooperation frameworks

The Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 15 to celebrate the 212th anniversary of Norway’s Constitution Day (May 17, 1814–2026) and the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (1971–2026).

Vietnam, Norway seek strategic, practical cooperation frameworks
Vietnam hands over 33 law violators to China
Vietnam hands over 33 law violators to China

Border and police forces in the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 15 handed over 33 Chinese nationals who had violated Vietnamese law to Chinese authorities.

Vietnam hands over 33 law violators to China
Vietnam and DPRK signal new phase of bilateral cooperation
Vietnam and DPRK signal new phase of bilateral cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) are signaling a new phase in bilateral relations as both sides emphasise the need to strengthen political trust and expand practical cooperation following recent high-level exchanges.

Vietnam and DPRK signal new phase of bilateral cooperation
HCM City, Vientiane sign new pact to enhance political, economic, cultural ties
HCM City, Vientiane sign new pact to enhance political, economic, cultural ties

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City and Vientiane have agreed to deepen their traditional friendship and cooperation through a new partnership framework covering politics, economics, education, health care and people-to-people exchanges for the 2026-2030 period.

HCM City, Vientiane sign new pact to enhance political, economic, cultural ties
Congratulations to newly-elected Hungarian leaders
Congratulations to newly-elected Hungarian leaders

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 15 sent a message of congratulations to Magyar Péter on his election as Prime Minister of Hungary.

Congratulations to newly-elected Hungarian leaders
Vietnam proposes key cooperation orientations at BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Vietnam proposes key cooperation orientations at BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang has put forward a range of cooperation priorities between BRICS and partner countries at the Expanded BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, underscoring the need to strengthen resilience through both internal capacity and international collaboration.

Vietnam proposes key cooperation orientations at BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Vietnam and Russia prepare joint action plan for 2026-2028
Vietnam and Russia prepare joint action plan for 2026-2028

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Russia are moving forward with the development of a Joint Action Plan for the 2026–2028 period, focusing on areas ranging from nuclear energy and oil and gas cooperation to education, training and regional connectivity.

Vietnam and Russia prepare joint action plan for 2026-2028
Senior Vietnamese Party official visits Cambodia to enhance bilateral cooperation
Senior Vietnamese Party official visits Cambodia to enhance bilateral cooperation

Trinh Van Quyet, Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Chairman of its Central Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, held a series of high-level meetings in Phnom Penh on May 13 during his working visit to Cambodia.

Senior Vietnamese Party official visits Cambodia to enhance bilateral cooperation
Vietnam, France see new strides in defence ties
Vietnam, France see new strides in defence ties

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang expressed delight at new strides in Vietnam – France ties, especially the upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, saying that the move affirms the political will of both nations’ leaders to deepen future collaboration.

Vietnam, France see new strides in defence ties
Vietnam to host third ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi
Vietnam to host third ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Vietnam is preparing to host the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) in Hanoi in mid-June 2026 under the theme “Shaping a shared future together: Peace, prosperity and people-centered development,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press briefing on May 14.

Vietnam to host third ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi
Laos values cooperation with Vietnam in information, communications
Laos values cooperation with Vietnam in information, communications

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh met with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports Thongsalit Mangnomek and Chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee’s Commission for Propaganda and Training Khamphan Pheuiyavong, as part of her visit to Laos.

Laos values cooperation with Vietnam in information, communications
Vietnam and Saudi Arabia expand security, law enforcement cooperation
Vietnam and Saudi Arabia expand security, law enforcement cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Saudi Arabia are moving to strengthen cooperation in security and law enforcement as senior officials from both countries discussed ways to deepen bilateral ties in Hanoi on May 13.

Vietnam and Saudi Arabia expand security, law enforcement cooperation
Vietnam – DPR Korea talks strengthen traditional friendship, cooperation
Vietnam – DPR Korea talks strengthen traditional friendship, cooperation

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, special envoy of General Secretary and State President To Lam, held meetings and talks with senior leaders of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Pyongyang on May 13 to promote bilateral friendship and cooperation.

Vietnam – DPR Korea talks strengthen traditional friendship, cooperation
Vietnam strives for substantive outcome at NPT review conference
Vietnam strives for substantive outcome at NPT review conference

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN has held a meeting with Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to discuss the progress of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT RevCon).

Vietnam strives for substantive outcome at NPT review conference
Top leader of Vietnam receives Vientiane official in Hanoi
Top leader of Vietnam receives Vientiane official in Hanoi

Party General Secretary and President To Lam on May 12 received a visiting delegation from Laos' Vientiane capital, led by Athsaphangthong Siphandone, member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Vientiane Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People’s Council.

Top leader of Vietnam receives Vientiane official in Hanoi
Hanoi, Vientiane promote comprehensive cooperation in new phase
Hanoi, Vientiane promote comprehensive cooperation in new phase

The Standing Board of the Hanoi Party Committee on May 12 held talks with a high-level delegation from the Lao capital city of Vientiane during their working visit to Hanoi.

Hanoi, Vientiane promote comprehensive cooperation in new phase
Standing Deputy PM receives Vientiane capital’s leader
Standing Deputy PM receives Vientiane capital’s leader

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on May 12 received a high-level delegation from Laos’ Vientiane capital led by Athsaphangthong Siphandone, member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Vientiane Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People’s Council.

Standing Deputy PM receives Vientiane capital’s leader
Vietnam seeks to intensify defence collaboration with Sweden, Algeria
Vietnam seeks to intensify defence collaboration with Sweden, Algeria

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang hosted separate receptions in Hanoi on May 12 for the Swedish and Algerian Ambassadors to Vietnam.

Vietnam seeks to intensify defence collaboration with Sweden, Algeria
Two-tier local administration improves public service delivery: Seminar
Two-tier local administration improves public service delivery: Seminar

After nearly one year of operation, the two-tier local government model has brought about considerable improvement in public service delivery, according to participants at a seminar held in Hanoi on May 12.

Two-tier local administration improves public service delivery: Seminar
Government chief hails positive developments in Vietnam-China relations
Government chief hails positive developments in Vietnam-China relations

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung praised the positive developments in Vietnam-China ties during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei in Hanoi on May 12, while calling for stronger cooperation in trade, infrastructure connectivity, technology and tourism.

Government chief hails positive developments in Vietnam-China relations
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