Vietnam always attaches importance to the position of Australia in its foreign policies and hopes for the strong growth of bilateral comprehensive partnership in the coming time to create a firm foundation for the elevation of their relations.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received outgoing US Ambassador Ted Osius in Hanoi on October 17, congratulating the diplomat on a successful term in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has applauded the US Congress’ support for government policies that focus on the Asia-Pacific region and boost the comprehensive partnership with Vietnam.

VOV.VN -National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty on October 16 hosted a reception in Hanoi for Chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on Asia and the Pacific Ted Yoho.

VOV.VN - The first visit to Kazakhstan by National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan is expected to open up a wealth of new opportunities for boosting the traditional cooperation ties between Vietnam and Kazakhstan as well as between the two legislatures.

Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with top legislators from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Iran on the margins of the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU-137) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on October 15.

The National Assembly of Vietnam always supports and participates in parliamentary cooperation activities hosted by Russia, including the Eurasian Women’s Forum in 2015 and the Meeting of Speakers of Eurasian Countries’ Parliaments in 2016.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Quoc Cuong visited Mie and Shiga prefectures from October 11-13 to promote relations between Vietnam and Japanese localities.

The maintenance of friendship and sound cooperation between Vietnamese and Chinese parliaments will help develop the two countries’ comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in a sustainable manner.

Ho Chi Minh City and Hungary should realise cooperative agreements through certain projects, especially in education, trade, investment, sports and tourism in order to fully tap their potential, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong.

The Embassy of Vietnam and the Ukraine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI) co-hosted a forum entitled “Vietnam-Ukraine relations in the new stage” in Kiev on October 11.

Vietnam’s presence at the 137th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-137) and related meetings will confirm the country’s active participation in multilateral parliamentary activities and help promote its legislature’s role at the IPU forum.

The Vietnam-Ukraine Inter-Governmental Committee on Economic-Trade and Scientific-Technological Cooperation convened its 14th meeting in Kiev on October 10.

Sierra Leone’s President Ernest Bai Koroma called on Vietnam to step up multi-faceted cooperation with his country, focusing on agriculture, fishery and mining. 

Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh and Singaporean Permanent Secretary for Defence Chan Yeng Kit co-chaired the 8th Vietnam-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue in Hanoi on October 9.

The fourth Vietnamese – Cambodian people’s cooperation and friendship meeting kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on October 7, part of activities to mark 50 years of bilateral diplomatic ties this year.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh has recently paid a working visit to Hawaii to meet local leaders for the strengthened Vietnam – US ties.

Potential for defence engagements remains huge for US and Vietnam to tap, said Amiral Scott Swift, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, during a meeting with Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army Pham Ngoc Minh in Hanoi on October 5.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 5 extended a message of congratulations to Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on his election as the Prime Minister of Mongolia.

Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang on October 3 held talks with Indian Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba.

The 35th meeting of the Vietnam-Cuba Inter-Governmental Committee concluded in Hanoi on October 3, reaching a consensus to soon sign a new trade agreement and facilitate the implementation of investment projects in the two countries.

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung received Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz in Hanoi on October 3, applauding activities of the Vietnam-Cuba Inter-Governmental Committee.

Vietnam and Myanmar would continue fostering comprehensive cooperation between their armed forces and work together towards effective outcomes, following the official visit of Minister of Defence Ngo Xuan Lich to Myanmar from October 1-3.

Top leaders of Vietnam have sent messages of congratulations to their Chinese counterparts on China’s 68th National Day (October 1).

Vietnam pledges to strengthen coordination with the United Nations (UN) to implement the declaration on the UN global action plan to end human trafficking.

Vietnam and Kazakhstan should bolster exchanges of delegations at all levels and hold political consultations to enhance the efficiency of bilateral cooperation, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh.

Minister of Home Affairs Le Vinh Tan hosted a reception for his Lao counterpart Khamman Sounvileuth in Hanoi on September 28, during which the two sides reviewed their cooperation over the past years.

The Vietnam-China working group on the sea area beyond the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin convened its eighth round of talks in Beijing, China, from September 25-27. 

Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Xuan Dung on September 26 presented President Tran Dai Quang’s credentials to Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes.

Vietnam is willing to serve as a bridge to support Bulgaria and the EU in enhancing relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its member nations.