People-to-people exchanges have emerged as one of the six key pillars underpinning efforts by Vietnam and China to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly as both countries enter a new phase of development, and the year 2025 has been officially designated as the Year of Vietnam – China Humanistic Exchange.

A Vietnam–US Friendship Festival was held in the central coastal city of Da Nang on June 22, as part of the activities marking 30 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Vietnam attaches great importance to strengthening ties with the Commonwealth of Dominica, and wants to further develop bilateral relations based on the two countries’ respective strengths, particularly in trade, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges, said Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

People-to-people diplomacy is a highlight and an important foundation in the relationship between Vietnam and Nepal, stated Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyen Thanh Hai.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen cooperation across all levels and fields, with a focus on legislative ties, trade, and people-to-people exchange.

A U17 women’s football friendly match between Thailand and Vietnam will take place in Hanoi on April 3, contributing to promoting the two countries’ people-to-people diplomacy, heard at a press conference in Bangkok on March 24.

Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh on February 27 paid a courtesy call to President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries Yang Wanming as he has begun his tenure in China.

Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei has discussed efforts to boost infrastructure connectivity, tourism cooperation, and cultural exchange between the two countries in a recent interview with a special programme by the Voice of China.

Vietnamese students in China have expressed their aspirations for a stronger, more substantive partnership between Vietnam and China, aiming to bring tangible benefits to their people as the two countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Boviengkham Vongdara, chairman of the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Association, and Inlavanh Keobounphanh, vice chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction, on January 10 in Vientiane as part of his two-day visit to the neighouring country.