With the success of the ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020, Vietnam is not only an active ASEAN member but also a strong, trustworthy and special mainstay, especially at a time when ASEAN has to face challenges like COVID-19 pandemic at present, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam-Poland Friendship Association came together with the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) on December 4 to hold a meeting to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Vietnam-Poland diplomatic relations after they were first established in 1950.

VOV.VN - A ceremony was held in Hanoi on December 1 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Cuba.

Modern Diplomacy, an invaluable platform for assessing and evaluating complex international issues, on November 10 ran an article giving an assessment of Vietnam’s performance as ASEAN 2020 Chair and the significance of the 37th ASEAN Summit for the region amid current challenges.

The contributions by Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy and orientations for the sector in the new strategic period were discussed at a seminar held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 4.

VOV.VN - A cultural colour competition between Vietnam and Indonesia got underway on October 30 in Dak Lak province to celebrate 65 years of diplomacy between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Since joining the UN in 1977, Vietnam has contributed to and benefited from the organization’s activities with the international body allowing Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy to shine.

VOV.VN - An online symposium showcasing the importance of citizen diplomacy in the development of ties between Vietnam and Russia was recently held in Moscow, with more than 100 representatives from social organizations, Government agencies, scholars, businessmen, and students in attendance, all of whom have contributed to developing mutual ties.

VOV.VN - The Institute of Indian and Southwest Asian Studies hosted a virtual workshop on September 22 to examine the future prospects of Vietnam-Sri Lanka relations on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.

VOV.VN - After rising from relative obscurity, Vietnam is now ready to make use of its higher standing by playing a leading role in terms of responsible contributions when dealing with international issues.