Defence Deputy Minister Be Xuan Truong met with Smolsky Gennady Aleksandrovich, Vice Chairman of the State Military-Industrial Committee of the Republic of Belarus, in Hanoi on November 15. 

President Tran Dai Quang, his spouse and a high-level Party and State delegation arrived in Havana on November 15 to begin the official visit to Cuba from November 15-17 to enhance the brotherhood and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries’ Parties, States and peoples.

The Japanese Government wants to enhance its relationship with Vietnam towards a more practical way, said newly-appointed Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Umeda Kunio.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with Governor of Japan’s Mie prefecture Eikei Suzuki on November 14, saying he wants Mie to invest in the industries it has advantages in such as cargo machinery, electronics and chemical production in Vietnam. 

The Party and State of Laos highly value the outcomes of cooperation with Vietnam in developing the border areas between the two countries, a Lao official has said.

President Tran Dai Quang’s upcoming visit to Cuba from November 15-17, made at the invitation of President of the Cuban Council of State and Council of Ministers Raul Castro, is hoped to further strengthen solidarity between the two nations.

Cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and China’s Shandong province has yet to be on par with potential, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Huynh Cach Mang has said. 

VOV.VN - Vietnam pursues its consistent policy of respecting the development of relations with Japan as leading important partner, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

VOV.VN - Minister of Defense Ngo Xuan Lich has glowingly spoke of the good neighborliness between Vietnam and Cambodia during a recent reception for Cambodian Ambassador Prak Nguon Hong in Hanoi.

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung spoke highly of the role and support of the World Bank and its country director in Vietnam in the implementation of a number of water and environment projects and programmes in the country. 

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong suggested Ireland continue its assistance for Vietnam in education-training and social charity.

Zhang Dejiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, left Danang city on November 11 afternoon, winding up his official visit to Vietnam from November 8-11 at the invitation of Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. 

Vietnam and France have agreed upon various measures to deepen their defence ties, bringing them up to date with modern requirements.

The central city of Da Nang is the next destination on the ongoing tour of Vietnam by Zhang Dejiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People’s Congress. 

VOV.VN - On November 10,  Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed the nation's desire to enhance economic and trade links while receiving Portuguese and Serbian ambassadors in Hanoi.

President Tran Dai Quang had separate meetings with newly-accredited ambassadors following their presentation of credentials to the Vietnamese leader on November 9. 

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has suggested Vietnam and China make greater efforts to well implement the common perceptions reached between their senior leaders, maintain regular high-level meetings and discussions, and effectively uphold cooperation mechanisms.

VOV.VN - State President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 9 extended messages of congratulations to President-elect of the United States of America Donald Trump.

VOV.VN - State President Tran Dai Quang reiterated Vietnam's high importance on developing healthy and sustainable relations with China while receiving Zhang Dejiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People’s Congress, in Hanoi on November 9. 

Prosecutor General Le Minh Tri of the Supreme People’s Procuracy met with his Lao and Chinese counterparts in Laos’ Vientiane on November 8 to seek to step up bilateral cooperation in the field.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted an official welcome ceremony on November 8 for a high-ranking Chinese delegation led by Zhang Dejiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.

The Vietnamese parliament always wishes to promote cooperation with the National People’s Congress of China towards increasing mutual understanding and trust between the two countries, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said on November 8.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong sent a bouquet of flowers while President Tran Dai Quang sent greetings to Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni on the occasion of the 63 rd National Day of Cambodia (November 9.) 

The Chinese youths will always stand side by side with Vietnamese fellows in fostering the well-established ties between the two countries.

The Irish Government considers Vietnam an important partner in the region and wishes to enhance multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in trade, investment, education-training, renewable energy, and climate change response, President Michael D. Higgins has said. 

VOV.VN - On November 8, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received ambassadors from Cambodia and Singapore in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - A delegation from the Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended congratulations on the 63rd National Day of Cambodia while visiting the Cambodian Embassy in Hanoi on November 7.

VOV.VN - On the morning of November 7, President Tran Dai Quang hosted an official welcome ceremony for his Irish counterpart Michael D. Higgins at Hanoi-based Presidential Palace.

The Irish Times of Ireland on November 6 ran a long article covering the eight-day trip of President Michael D. Higgins to Vietnam and Laos, saying his State visit to Vietnam marks the 20-year bilateral diplomatic ties.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc praised the role played by envoy of the Japan Embassy Katsuro Nagai in promoting Vietnam – Japan cooperation at a reception in Hanoi on November 5.