The Ho Chi Minh Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on December 23 held a gathering to mark 66th National Liberation Day of Cuba (January 1, 1959-2025) and the 64th anniversary of the Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960-2024).

Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu hosted a delegation from the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and French Ambassadors in Asia led by Benoit Guidée, Director General of the ministry's Asia-Pacific Department in Hanoi on December 16.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet and Venezuelan Deputy Foreign Minister Tatiana Pugh Moreno co-chaired the 10th Political Consultation between the two countries’ Ministries of Foreign Affairs, in Hanoi on December 16.

VOV.VN - Journalist Weiwei, a researcher on Vietnam and head of the Vietnamese Language Department at the China Central Radio and Television, has hailed Vietnamese economic and diplomatic development achievements recorded this year.

Vietnam’s economic accomplishments and diplomatic efforts in 2024 have significantly contributed to building a positive image of the country both regionally and globally, commented Prof. Xu Liping, Director of the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Science (CASS).

VOV.VN - The Association of Diplomatic Spouses in the Czech Republic launched its annual fund-raising international charity bazaar for 2024 in Prague on December 1 as part of efforts to support charitable funds.

President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev visited and delivered a speech highlighting the significance of Vietnam – Bulgaria relations at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) on November 26 as part of his ongoing official trip to the country.

The Vietnam-Mongolia Friendship Association held a ceremony in Hanoi on November 21 evening to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (November 17, 1954 - 2024).

VOV.VN - An international food festival organised by the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps will take place from December 7 to December 8 in Hanoi, with the event offering foodies a smorgasbord of dishes from various different cultures.

The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Institute in Vietnam, hosted the 13th Ocean Dialogue under the theme “Exploring New Frontiers of the High and Deep Seas" on November 14.