VOV.VN - Vietnam and France have vowed to deepen their strategic partnership established in 2013 to bring bilateral relations to new heights towards 50 years of diplomatic ties in 2023, according to a joint statement released on November 5.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh spoke highly of the important contributions of Vietnamese and French legislatures to the relations between the two countries and cooperation between their localities, at a meeting with French National Assembly President Richard Ferrand on November 4.

VOV.VN - Vietnam demanded that China withdraw its fishing vessels from Sinh Ton island cluster of the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and respect Vietnam's sovereignty.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has voiced his hope that France would continue to share their experience and continue to support the nation in training medical staff, transfering vaccine production technology, and adapting to the post-COVID-19 context.

Minister of Public Security General To Lam on November 1 met with UK Home Secretary Priti Patel in London, where the former affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to developing relations with the UK.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan met with Vice President of the Portuguese parliament Edite Estrela, held talks with Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva and chaired a business dialogue forum on October 29, as part of her working trip to the European country.

VOV.VN - ASEAN leaders attending their 38th and 39th summit on October 26-28 released the Chairman’s Statement that reaffirms the bloc’s commitment to further promote its central role in addressing common challenges as well as in advancing its comprehensive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a Vietnamese delegation to the annual first ASEAN-Australia Summit that was held virtually on October 27.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Japan to help ASEAN members, including Vietnam, to develop their strategic infrastructure, spur even and inclusive development, fuel green growth, conduct digital transformation,and aid the recovery of businesses moving into the post-pandemic period.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested strengthening the ASEAN-US strategic partnership in all three aspects of security, socio-economic recovery and sustainable, inclusive development.