VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung arrived in Kazan on June 16 (local time) to attend the ASEAN–Russia Summit commemorating the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations and conduct bilateral activities at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Canada still hold vast potential for stronger cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, innovation, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, energy security, and human resource development, as both countries seek to further strengthen their Comprehensive Partnership.

VOV.VN - Laos wishes to strengthen its special relationship with Vietnam and expand bilateral judicial cooperation, as the two countries continue to deepen their comprehensive partnership and implement high-level agreements.

VOV.VN - Germany regards Vietnam as one of its priority and increasingly important partners in Asia and is keen to expand cooperation across a wide range of sectors, German Bundestag Vice President Bodo Ramelow said during talks with Vietnamese National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh in Hanoi on June 16.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation and expanding collaboration in emerging sectors, aiming to further deepen their Strategic Partnership and promote sustainable development in both countries.

Russia praises Vietnam’s traditional “bridge” role in Southeast Asia and affirms that the two countries maintain close coordination at multilateral forums to drive the stable development of the Russia - ASEAN Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam supports the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) through the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) process, considering it an urgent necessity to strengthen the credibility, legitimacy, and effectiveness of the UN body primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos have agreed to further strengthen judicial cooperation, with a focus on legal reform, human resource development, and enhanced coordination in bilateral and multilateral mechanisms to support the implementation of high-level agreements between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam, in its role as chair of the 35th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), has called for stronger international cooperation, reaffirming the central role of UNCLOS and urging greater collective efforts in global ocean governance at the United Nations.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung left Hanoi on June 16 for Kazan, Russia, to attend the ASEAN-Russia Summit commemorating 35 years of relations and conduct bilateral activities at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on June 15 received Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz, who paid a farewell call upon the completion of his tenure in the country.

A delegation from Vietnam's Ministry of National Defence, led by Deputy Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, is attending the Eurosatory 2026 defence and security exhibition in France from June 15-19.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on June 15 received Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Khamphan Phommathat, who is on a working visit to Vietnam and attending the 7th justice conference of Vietnamese and Lao border provinces.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on June 15 chaired a working session with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the NA’s Committee for National Defence, Security and External Relations, and the NA Office to strengthen coordination in organisational work for the legislature’s external activities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomes the announcement by the United States and Iran that they have reached a peace agreement, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang in reply to reporters’ questions on June 15 regarding Vietnam’s reaction to the peace agreement between the two nations.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam on June 15 sent a message of condolences to King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the Royal Family of Thailand over the passing of Princess Bajrakitiyabha.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held a phone conversation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on June 15, during which both leaders agreed to strengthen development strategy connectivity, expand practical cooperation across various fields and continue realizing high-level common perceptions reached by the top leaders o

The Federal Council of Switzerland on June 12 released the Southeast Asia Strategy 2023–2026, which considers Vietnam a “priority partner country” in the region.

The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations recently hosted an international seminar on tearing down the barriers that keep women from equal and inclusive involvement in international law.

VOV.VN - Vietnam elevates foreign affairs as a “key, regular mission” under the Politburo’s Resolution 06, marking a strategic shift toward proactive diplomacy, strategic autonomy, and development-driven international integration in a rapidly changing global environment.

Vietnam has joined the newly launched UN Group of Friends for Combating Technology-facilitated Trafficking in Persons, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in tackling human trafficking increasingly enabled by digital technologies.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan on June 17-18, aiming to strengthen cooperation between ASEAN and Russia and reinforce Vietnam’s role as a strategic bridge linking Russia with Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the ASEAN-Russia Summit in Kazan, Russia, from June 17 to 19, underscoring Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening ties between ASEAN and Russia and promoting regional cooperation.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong and Deputy Secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Michelle Chan co-chaired the second Vietnam–Australia Senior Officials' Dialogue in Hanoi on June 11, reviewing progress in bilateral cooperation.

Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has proposed Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd (IKC) expand its investment activities in Vietnam, particularly in the green energy sector, including the replication of its green energy pellet production model in various localities across the country.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up cooperation with US partners to make more effective use of historical records in efforts to locate, recover and identify the remains of soldiers who are missing from past conflicts.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the ASEAN-Russia Summit commemorating the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia dialogue relations and conduct bilateral activities in Kazan, Russia.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 12 sent congratulatory messages to Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr to mark the 128th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of the Philippines (June 12, 1898 – 2026).

The ASEAN Future Forum reflected Vietnam’s evolving role in ASEAN, reflecting its transition from a participant to a proactive contributor helping shape the region’s future, while generating synergies between multilateral and bilateral diplomacy, said former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh

The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) is a visionary initiative of Vietnam that provides a valuable platform for collective reflection on the region’s future while demonstrating the country’s active role and responsibility in shaping discussions on regional development, according to a Cambodian expert.