Parliamentary diplomacy has made great contributions to consolidating ties between Vietnam and Azerbaijan, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Vietnam Shovgi Kamal Oglu Mehdizadet said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.

The Hung Kings’ commemoration ritual will be recreated at the 9th Vietnam Cultural Festival in Japan, helping promote Vietnamese culture and strengthen community bonds among overseas Vietnamese.

VOV.VN - Dr. Carolus Wimmer, President of the Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship Association, extended congratulations to the Party, State and people of Vietnam as the country prepares for elections to the National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026-2031 term on March 15.

Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass underscored the significance of the March 15 election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, while expressing optimism for intensified parliamentary collaboration to reinforce Vietnam-Switzerland ties.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Ambassador of Thailand to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromaya in Hanoi on March 13 to discuss measures for promoting the two countries' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as well as cooperation in ensuring energy security for both sides.

VOV.VN - An exhibition by French-Vietnamese artist Lien Pham titled “Tisser des liens” (Weaving connections) opened on March 13 at the City Hall of Paris’s 6th arrondissement, capturing interest from art enthusiasts and members of the Vietnamese community in France.

The United Nations (UN) on March 11 officially granted certification to the United Nations Staff Officer Course (UNSOC) organised by the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, recognising it as meeting UN pre-deployment training standards.

As Vietnam prepares for elections of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, the role and standing of the country’s legislature are drawing increasing attention from international observers.

The relationship between Vietnam and China in the coming period will continue to be strengthened on the basis of growing political trust, expanding cooperation and vibrant people-to-people exchanges, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh said at a press conference in Beijing on March 12.

The upcoming election of deputies to Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure will mark an important milestone in the country’s political life and contribute to its long-term development goals, Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh has said.