Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 4 sent congratulatory messages to US President Donald Trump on the occasion of the 249th Independence Day of the country (July 4, 1776–2025) and the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (July 12, 1995–2025).

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on July 4 signed Decision No. 1482/QD-TTg on the personnel of the Vietnam – Laos Cooperation Committee, part of the Intergovernmental Committee for Bilateral Cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Senior defence officials of Vietnam and Thailand have agreed to strengthen military cooperation, focusing on joint training, maritime law enforcement, and mutual support at multilateral forums.

Vietnam’s participation in the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro at the inviation of Brazilian President Lula da Silva highlights the country's growing global role and sets the stage for deeper future cooperation.

Venezuela-based Latin American multinational broadcaster teleSUR has expressed its desire to walk alongside Vietnam on its journey of innovation and development, and promote the image of a nation that was heroic in its struggles for independence and is now shining in the new era.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, accompanied by his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran and a high-level Vietnamese delegation, left Hanoi on the afternoon of July 4 for the 2025 expanded BRICS Summit and bilateral activities in Brazil, taking place from July 4 to 8, at the invitation of Brazilian President Lula da Silva.

Vietnam’s official status as a partner country of BRICS - a bloc of major emerging economies - marks a strategically important move that helps enhance the country's position and amplify its voice in the international arena, said Prof. Ezequiel Ramoneda, President of the Latin American Association for Asian and African Studies (ALADAA) in Argentina.

VOV.VN - The UN General Assembly President has praised Vietnam’s consistent commitment to multilateralism, international law, and the UN Charter.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s status as a BRICS partner will help the country diversify its international ties, enhance its political and diplomatic standing, and expand its influence to regions further such as South America, where both sides share huge economic potential that remains largely untapped.

Delegations of Vietnam and the US are conducting negotiations to concretise the outcomes of phone talks between Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and US President Donald Trump on July 2, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has said.

VOV.VN - Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has reiterated the country’s commitment to being a reliable partner and responsible member of the international community, working together to build an inclusive digital world where all women and girls can fully participate, be protected, and be empowered to achieve comprehensive development.

VOV.VN - Brazilian Ambassador Marco Farani has expressed confidence that Vietnam will make valuable contributions to the expanded BRICS Summit (BRICS+), citing the country’s proactive role in global trade and at multilateral forums.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse will lead a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend an expanded BRICS summit and engage in bilateral activities in Brazil from July 4–8, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

VOV.VN - A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affirmed that all survey activities within Vietnam’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf without permission constitute a violation of its sovereignty and jurisdiction.

VOV.VN - Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna, Austria, has handed over the Chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Group (APG) in Vienna to Ambassador Shambhu Kumaran, head of the Indian Mission.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Germany will strengthen political dialogue, parliamentary cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and multi-sectoral connectivity, contributing to the deepening of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his belief that Australian Ambassador Gillian Bird will make positive contributions to the development of the Vietnam-Australia relationship during his reception for the newly appointed diplomat in Hanoi on July 2.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and US President Donald Trump discussed bilateral relations and reciprocal tariff negotiations during their phone talks on the evening of July 2 (Hanoi time).

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has encouraged Singapore-based Makara Capital Partners to swiftly move forward with its investment decisions and expand its engagement in Vietnam’s priority sectors.

The special task forces of the Vietnamese and Lao governments held a ceremony to inaugurate and officially hand over the Vietnam-Laos combat alliance monument in the southern Lao province of Champasak on July 1.

VOV.VN - At a Canada Day gathering in Ho Chi Minh City, officials have highlighted the steady growth of Vietnam–Canada relations and the strong people-to-people ties that continue to deepen cooperation across trade, education, and cultural exchange.

As Vietnam and Portugal are celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, both governments have agreed to open embassies in each other’s capitals, which is considered a foundational step to propel the bilateral relationship to a new level, according to Nguyen Manh Thang, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese Embassy in Portugal.

VOV.VN - General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member and Minister of National Defence hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 2 for Matteo Perego di Cremnago, Undersecretary of State for Defence of Italy who paid a courtesy visit during his visit to Vietnam to co-chair the fifth Vietnam-Italy Defence Policy Dialogue.

VOV.VN - The fifth Vietnam-Italy Defence Policy Dialogue was co-chaired by Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien and Matteo Perego di Cremnago, Undersecretary of State for Defence of Italy on July 2 in Hanoi.

Vietnam has attached much importance to its Strategic Partnership with Italy and wants to deepen the bilateral relations in a substantive and effective manner across all areas, including cooperation between its localities and Lombardy region, State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has said.

VOV.VN - Venezuelan media on July 1 ran prominent coverage of Vietnam’s major shift in institutional reform, following the official launch of the two-tier local government model and the administrative boundary restructuring aimed at streamlining, improving effectiveness, and enhancing efficiency.

Vietnamese leaders on July 1 sent congratulatory messages to Canadian leaders on the occasion of Canada’s national day (Canada Day, July 1).

VOV.VN - Vietnam desires to enhance comprehensive cooperation with Egypt across various fields such as economy, trade, investment, culture, defense, and security, in line with the strong political ties between the two countries.

Since establishing diplomatic relations on July 1, 1975, Vietnam and Portugal have cultivated a deepening bond, marked by political goodwill, expanding economic ties, and vibrant people-to-people exchanges.

VOV.VN - The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966 and effective since 1976, is one of the most important human rights treaties, with 174 member states, including Vietnam.