VOV.VN - His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and the Queen begin a State visit to Vietnam on August 18 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong and his spouse.

State President Luong Cuong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 17 sent congratulatory letters to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on the 80th anniversary of the country’s Independence Day (August 17, 1945).

The upcoming state visit to Vietnam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Queen of Bhutan at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse is expected to further deepen bilateral ties and promote cooperation in potential areas.

Former Israeli Minister of Justice Yossi Beilin has praised Vietnam as a dynamic nation emerging from the shadows of war to become a symbol of peace, development, renewal, and international connectivity.

Through 80 years of fighting for independence and building the country, Vietnam has proved the impossible to be possible as every time people thought that the country was not going to succeed, it managed to find a way to breakthrough it.

A welcome ceremony was held at Cau Treo International Border Gate in Ha Tinh province on August 16 for a delegation from the Lao People’s Army who came for training and participating in a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day of Vietnam (September 2).

VOV.VN - Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes has highlighted that the fundraising campaign by the Vietnamese people exceeded imagination and provided strong encouragement to the Cuban people.

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang held talks in Hanoi on August 15 with Cuban Minister of the Interior Major General Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas, as the two sides reaffirmed their special friendship and discussed measures to deepen cooperation, particularly in cybersecurity.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held phone talks with his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet on August 15 afternoon, at the request of the Cambodian side.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son had meetings with officials of China, Cambodia, and Thailand on the sidelines of the 10th Lancang – Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in China's Yunnan province on August 14–15.

VOV.VN - The Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA) inaugurated its new office on August 14, marking a key milestone in its three-year journey of promoting community ties and bilateral relations.

VOV.VN - The first jointly compiled book by the Vietnamese and Lao National Assembliesby Vietnamese and Laos parliaments will document five decades of close relations, highlighting their comprehensive cooperation and enduring friendship.

VOV.VN - Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto has affirmed Finland’s strong support for enhancing Vietnam-EU relations and effectively implementing the EVFTA, noting that Finnish businesses will continue close collaboration with Vietnamese partners for shared growth.

A delegation from Ho Chi Minh City led by Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Loc Ha held talks with Lee Jun-seung, Vice Mayor of Busan, on August 14 to strengthen economic ties and expand their strategic partnership.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will continue making active contributions to advancing Mekong–Lancang Cooperation (MLC) towards new milestones, aiming to build a peaceful and prosperous future for the people, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said, outlining a three-pronged strategy for cooperation in the next “golden decade.”

The Netherlands has committed to promoting the application of its Sand Motor technology and other advanced initiatives in Vietnam to meet economic development needs while protecting natural resources and ensuring sustainable, nature-based growth, said Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar.

The representative office of Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security in Laos has held a meeting to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Public Security (August 19, 1945 – 2025) in Vientiane.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held talks with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi while attending the 10th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Yunnan province, China, on August 14.

VOV.VN - Vietnam aims to speed up the implementation of key railway projects connecting with China, including the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong, Hanoi–Lang Son, and Hanoi–Mong Cai lines.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam held a phone conversation with President of the Cambodian People’s Party Hun Sen at Cambodia’s request on August 14, to discuss measures to strengthen relations between the two Parties and countries.

Anjuska Marija Weil, President of the Switzerland–Vietnam Friendship Association, has shown her great pride to witness the strong growth of Vietnam - a nation she and her Swiss comrades once campaigned passionately for its peace and justice.

Vietnam has called on nations to respect and fully implement international law, particularly the UN Charter and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), while respecting the sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction of other countries and avoiding unilateral actions that could escalate tensions at sea.

VOV.VN - His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan will make a state visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 22 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong and his spouse.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has expressed regret that the US Department of State’s 2024 Human Rights Report, released on August 12, continues to offer what it considers an unobjective assessment of the situation in the country, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Party General Secretary To Lam paid a State visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10 to 13 at the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung.

On the occasion of the diplomatic sector's 80th anniversary (August 28, 1945–2025), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang shared key milestones and contributions of consular and citizen protection affairs to Vietnam’s diplomacy, as well as strategic directions for elevating these efforts in the new development phase.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son will attend the 10th Mekong–Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, to be held in Anning city, Yunnan province, China, on August 14–15, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The ASEAN Committee in Wellington (ACW) on August 13 marked the association’s 58th anniversary with a ceremony in New Zealand’s capital, highlighting deepening ties and the goal of establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025.

The outcomes of the state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse from August 10-13 are reflected in five major aspects, ranging from political trust and multifaceted cooperation to social foundations and multilateral engagement, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, departed Busan for Hanoi on August 13, marking the conclusion of their four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) at the invitation of President Lee Jae Myung.