A delegation from the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Popularisation and Education led by the commission’s deputy head Mai Van Ninh paid a visit to Russia from August 20-24.

An external policy of peace, self-reliance, multilateralising and diversifying ties has allowed Vietnam to maintain peace and expand equal and win-win cooperation with big countries globally to serve its nation building and defence.

The upcoming State visits to Brunei and Singapore by President Tran Dai Quang aim to realise the foreign policy set forth by the 12th Party Congress and deepen relations with the two ASEAN member countries.

VOV.VN - The recent 18th national conference on external affairs has worked out ways to improve external affairs work at the local level to improve national development and economic integration.

President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse will pay a State visit to Brunei from August 26-28 and to Singapore from August 28-30.

Vietnam and India should do more in trade and investment to realise their trade target of US$15 billion, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while hosting new Indian Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni in Hanoi on August 23.

There’s plenty of room for cooperation between Vietnam and the US despite slow enforcement of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, said Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh.

VOV.VN - On August 23, National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan received New Zealand’s Ambassador Haike Manning and Philippine Ambassador Noel Servigon in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has underlined the need to build a constructive diplomacy for national development  at the ongoing 29th Diplomatic Conference in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Taking place after the 12th National Party Congress and amidst opportunities and challenges at home and abroad, the 29th Diplomatic Conference discusses ways to reform external relation activities to serve national construction and defense.

VOV.VN -Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong has suggested the diplomatic sector  should work hand in hand with defense and security agencies to carry out effectively external activities for deeper international integration.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Chinese Ambassador Hong Xiaoyong at the Government’s headquarters in Hanoi on August 17, noting that Vietnam has consistently given the greatest import to its relations with China. 

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) hopes to increase cooperation and experience exchanges with the Vietnam Air Force, a Malaysian official has said.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said he hopes China’s Hong Kong will establish friendly cooperative ties with Vietnamese localities and promote affiliation in investment and trade.

Lao National Assembly Vice Chairman Somphan Phengkhammy led a delegation to visit the central province of Thanh Hoa on August 17 with a view to learning about the organisation and operation of the provincial People’s Council and National Assembly (NA) deputy delegation.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that the Vietnamese government will provide all possible support for foreign firms, including those from the Republic of Korea (RoK), to do business in Vietnam, contributing to lifting two-way trade to US$70 billion in the next five years.

VOV.VN - On August 16, the President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, Nguyen Thien Nhan, began his friendship visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VOV.VN - On August 16,  State President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc extended congratulatory messages to Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo on his country’s 71st Independence Day (August 17).

VOV.VN - On August 15, President Tran Dai Quang hosted a reception for the Vice Chairman of the Laos National Assembly, Somphanh Phengkhammy  in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Vietnam treasures and pledges to promote its traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos. 

The Lao National Assembly sought closer links in many fields with its Vietnamese counterpart, Lao National Assembly Vice Chairman Somphan Phengkhammy has remarked.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and his Thai counterpart Thanasak Patimaprakorn expressed their delight at the practical progress of bilateral ties across the board, especially since the establishment of a strategic partnership in 2013, during their talks in Bangkok on August 11.

VOV.VN - On August 11, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee held a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations (1976 - 2016).

Multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and India will provide a foundation for the countries to augment their ties, Vietnamese Ambassador Ton Sinh Thanh has said. 

VOV.VN - On August 10, Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam David Devine was honoured with the insignia “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” in recognition of his contributions to promoting relations between the two nations.

Vietnam and Malaysia have agreed to bolster naval cooperation through increasing consultations and boosting affiliations in sea patrols, delegation exchanges and personnel training, Quan Doi Nhan Dan (People’s Army) reported.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and former Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bhichai Rattakul noted their hope that the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Thailand will be deepened in the time ahead.

VOV.VN - On August 9, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), and the Thai Embassy in Vietnam celebrated the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic ties.

VOV.VN - President Tran Dai Quang has hailed the development of political relations and economics, culture and defense cooperation between Vietnam and Indonesia. 

VOV.VN - A three-day visit by Indonesia Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu aimed at forging a stronger and shared military defence structure has officially begun, marking his first official visit to Vietnam.