VOV.VN - The Party, State and people of Vietnam always attach great importance to and are determined to preserve and promote the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

VOV.VN - Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on July 17 held talks with her Lao counterpart Bounthong Chitmany who arrived in Hanoi the same day for a three-day official visit.

VOV.VN - The relationship between Vietnam and Laos has stood the test of time over the past six decades to become an exemplary role model in the international political landscape, according to Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang.

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held phone talks with his Czech counterpart Jan Lipavsky on July 15, saying Vietnam seeks to promote its relations with traditional friends, including the Czech Republic – one of the country’s priority partners in the Central Eastern Europe.

VOV.VN - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son will pay an official visit to Indonesia and co-chair the fourth meeting of the Vietnam-Indonesia Bilateral Cooperation Committee in capital Jakarta from July 19 - 21.

The Japanese government wants to promote comprehensive cooperation with Da Nang and central localities in Vietnam, Japanese Consul General Yakabe Yoshinori in Da Nang has affirmed.

VOV.VN - The nation places great importance on the World Health Organization (WHO)’s co-operation and support for the development of the nation’s health sector over recent times, especially during the country’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien hosted a reception on July 14 in Hanoi for newly-accredited Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Amal Abdel Kader Elmorsi.

VOV.VN - President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades has expressed his satisfaction at the rapid progress made in the establishment of strong and friendly relations between Vietnam and his nation over the past five decades.

VOV.VN - Vice President of Laos Bounthong Chitmany will pay an official visit to Vietnam on July 17-19 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Vo Thi Anh Xuan.

VOV.VN - Vietnam wants to increase defense cooperation with Japan, so as to make practical contributions to the extensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese leaders sent messages of congratulation to their French counterparts on the occasion of France’s Bastille Day, known as National Day (July 14).

Vietnam’s reform and its path towards socialism was spotlighted at a seminar held on July 13 at the National Experimental University of the Armed Forces (UNEFA) of Venezuela by the Vietnamese Embassy.

Vietnam and its National Assembly (NA) always consider strengthening and developing the special solidarity with Laos a top priority, affirmed NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue while hosting visiting Vice Chairman of the Lao NA Sommad Pholsena on July 13.

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) on July 13 bestowed its “For peace and friendship among nations” insignia upon outgoing Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Paul Jansen in recognition of his valuable contributions throughout his term of office in the country.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 13 for newly-appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis who came to present the UN Secretary-General's credentials, beginning her term of office in the country.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have agreed to carry out effective measures to fulfill the goal of elevating bilateral trade to US$100 billion by 2023, and US$150 billion by 2030 in a balanced and sustainable manner.

VOV.VN - Visiting head of the Economic, Technology and Environment Committee of the Laotian National Assembly (NA) Linkham Douangsavanh held working sessions on July 13 with heads of the Committee for Economic Affairs and the Committee on Science, Technology and Environment of the Vietnamese NA.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the 14th meeting of the Steering Committee for Vietnam–China Bilateral Cooperation in Nanning city of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

VOV.VN - Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou joined with Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Quoc Thanh to discuss a range of measures aimed at further promoting strong ties between the two countries amid both nations set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties ahead in 2023.

As an economic, cultural, education, and scientific - technological hub of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City holds an important position in the connections between Vietnam and the US, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan has said.

The Vietnamese National Assembly and its Lao counterpart exchanged professional experience during a seminar in Hanoi on July 12.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the United States have reactivated contact and exchanges of delegations in an effort to ramp up bilateral co-operation after two years of difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam and Argentina have agreed to consider the possibility of cooperation in new potential fields such as fundamental industries, hi-tech agriculture, food processing, energy and biotechnology to deepen bilateral economic-trade relations.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisation (HUFO) on July 12 held a ceremony to mark the 233rd anniversary of the National Day of the French Republic (July 14).

VOV.VN - State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 12 received Dutch Ambassador Elsbeth Akkermann and Swiss Ambassador Ivo Sieber who came to bid farewell to the President following the end of their working terms in Vietnam.

The Vietnamese Consul General in the Lao province of Luang Phrabang, Kieu Thi Hang Phuc, on July 11 presented her credentials to Lao Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Phoxay Khaykhamphithoine.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh began a two-day visit to China on July 12, during which he is scheduled to co-chair the 14th meeting of the Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation.

The People's Committee of northern province of Quang Ninh province on July 11 held a meeting on preparation for the third meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC 3), which will be held from July 26-29 in Ha Long city.

A delegation of the Supreme People’s Court of Laos led by its Vice President Khamphan Bounphakhom had a working session with leaders of the central city of Da Nang on July 11.