VOV.VN - General Secretary To Lam’s State visit to Laos on Dec. 1-2 marked a new chapter in the special Vietnam–Laos relationship, reaffirming the depth of solidarity, the growing strategic cohesion and the direction of comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties and States, said Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.

VOV.VN - Amid fast-evolving geopolitical, economic, technological, and environmental challenges, Vietnam is working to adapt its multilateral diplomacy to strengthen its international position and actively participate in shaping multilateral institutions for peace, cooperation, and sustainable development.

Hanoi and Vientiane have agreed to further consolidate their comprehensive cooperation across all channels and fields, reaffirming their determination to deepen existing achievements while expanding cooperation into new areas.

To mark the 50th National Day of Laos (December 2, 1975–2025), representatives of the Vietnamese embassies in China, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Germany paid visits to the Lao embassies in the respective host countries on December 1–2 to extend congratulations and reaffirm the special friendship between the two nations.

An international seminar on Argentina’s foreign policy and the future trajectory of Vietnam – Argentina relations was held in Hanoi on December 2, providing a platform for academic exchange, policy updates, and discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation in a new period of integration.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Party General Secretary To Lam has paid a State visit to Laos on December 1-2 to attend the 50th anniversary of Laos’ National Day and co-chair a high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.

VOV.VN - Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has paid a State visit to Vietnam from November 30 to December 2 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security General Vilay Lakhamphong on December 2 co-chaired the ground-breaking ceremony for the security command centre of the Lao Ministry of Public Security in Vientiane.

The inauguration ceremony of the National Assembly (NA)’s museum, together with the launch of new publications and a commemorative postage stamp set marking the 80th anniversary of the Vietnamese legislature, took place in Hanoi on December 2.

The Cuban Embassy hosted a reception in Hanoi on the evening of December 2 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960 - 2025).

Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Van Quang had talks with a delegation from the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan led by Chief Justice and Chairman of the Judicial-Legal Council Inam Imdad Karimov in Hanoi on December 2.

Vietnamese leaders on December 2 sent messages of congratulations to Cuban leaders on the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (December 2, 1960–2025).

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam, left Wattay International Airport in Vientiane on December 2 evening, successfully concluding their two-day state visit to Laos.

Vietnam and Laos issued a joint statement following the state visit to Laos by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam on December 1-2, during which he also attended a ceremony to celebrate the 50th National Day of Laos.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President Thongloun Sisoulith co-chaired a high-level meeting in Vientiane on the afternoon of December 2 as part of the former’s state visit to Laos.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on December 2 received First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia’s Federal Assembly A. V. Yatskin, who is leading a delegation of the Federation Council on a working visit to Vietnam from November 29 to December 5.

Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah departed Hanoi on December 2, concluding his three-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong.

Over the past 65 years, the steadfast solidarity and special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba have been consistently strengthened, with the press playing a crucial role in nurturing and amplifying this unique relationship, according to President of the Cuban Journalists’ Association Ricardo Ronquillo Bello.

Building on the long-standing and special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba, Ho Chi Minh City is proud to be a pioneering force in actively strengthening ties with Cuba, Nguyen Van Duoc, Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, affirmed at a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic ties.

VOV.VN - General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, met with Sen. Lieut. Gen Khamliang Outhakaysone, member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and Minister of National Defence of Laos, in Vientiane on December 2.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Vientiane on December 2, beginning his working trip to Laos to attend a high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP), and to co-chair the 48th meeting of the Vietnam–Laos Intergovernmental Committee.

Vietnam and Brunei have issued a Joint Statement on the occasion of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah’s state visit to Vietnam from November 30 to December 2.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, along with a high-level Vietnamese delegation, attended the inauguration of the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Park in the capital, Vientiane, on the afternoon of December 2.

VOV.VN - Amid a string of prominent joint communication activities marking major national holidays, Vietnam and Laos have stepped up the dissemination of their special solidarity across media platforms.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, along with a senior Vietnamese delegation, joined the grand 50th National Day celebration at ThatLuang Square in Vientiane on December 2, sharing the occasion with the people of Laos.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse, together with the high-level Vietnamese delegation, attended a state banquet hosted by General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse in Vientiane.

Party General Secretary To Lam had a meeting with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on December 1.

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Vientiane on December 1 evening as part of the leader's ongoing state visit to the neighbouring country.

Vietnam’s Party, State and people attach great importance to the traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, and always consider the country one of Vietnam’s leading partners in its foreign policy, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha stated.

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh held talks with visiting First Deputy Speaker of Federation Council of Russia's Federal Assembly Andrey Vladimirovich Yatskin in Hanoi on December 1.