Vietnam active and proactive member of AIPA

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man will lead a high-ranking NA delegation to pay an official visit to Laos and attend the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45) from October 17-19. This is the legislative leader's first official visit to Laos in his new position, taking place just ahead of the AIPA-45 General Assembly, with Laos as the host nation.

With its unique geographic significance, Hanoi proudly stands as the place where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked the longest. It is also where he authored and proclaimed many of his influential works, now part of both Vietnamese and global history. Moreover, Hanoi is home to numerous landmarks that trace his legacy.

Vietnam, guided by the principles of proactivity, positivity, and responsibility, has made significant contributions to ASEAN cooperation throughout its journey with the organization. These efforts exemplify Vietnam's consistent spirit of peace, harmony, and friendship, all aimed at fostering stability and mutual prosperity. The nation is always dedicated to building a strong and united ASEAN, enhancing its role and prestige at both regional and global stages.

On the occasion of the official visit to France by Party General Secretary and President To Lam on October 7, 2024, Vietnam and France issued a joint statement on upgrading their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. As of October 2024, Vietnam has Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with eight countries.

The visit to France from October 6-7 by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam takes place amid positive developments in the relations between the two countries. It demonstrates Vietnam’s high regard for the strategic partnership with France, and aims to deepen and make the ties more practical.

The armed forces and people of Hanoi take great pride in two historic battles: the 60-day and night resistance alongside the entire nation (December 19, 1946 - February 17, 1947), and the 12-day and night of Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air (December 18 - 29, 1972).

Vietnam's cooperation with the Francophone community has continued to develop positively. The Francophone community values Vietnam's role and contributions, viewing the country as a model for socio-economic development and a central focus in Francophone cooperation activities in the Asia-Pacific region.

Vietnam and Ireland have nurtured a cooperative friendship since establishing diplomatic ties in 1996. Both nations share significant historical and patriotic similarities, along with a resilient spirit and rich, diverse cultures. This foundation offers substantial opportunities for deepening mutual cooperation and development.

This is the first State visit to Mongolia by a Vietnamese President in 16 years, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The visit reaffirms Vietnam's consistent policy of valuing its friendship with traditional partners, including Mongolia, and its desire to deepen and enhance relations with Mongolia in a substantive, effective, and meaningful way in line with the current context.

The traditional solidarity and special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba is a valuable legacy, highly cherished by the Party, State, and people of both countries. This relationship continues to flourish across all channels. Cuba's top leadership has affirmed that Vietnam is a “strategic ally” and “the most trusted international partner.” The relationship between the two parties has deepened, serving as the political foundation and guiding the development of cooperative ties between the two nat

From September 21, 2024, Party General Secretary and President To Lam, along with his spouse and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, attended the United Nations Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79).

Economic and trade relations are the key pillar for rapid and strong development, serving as a driving force for the overall relationship between Vietnam and the US. Over the past 10 years, two-way trade turnover has increased nearly fourfold, from 29.07 billion USD in 2013 to over 110.84 billion USD in 2023.

Over the past 45 years (September 1977 - September 2024), the cooperation between Vietnam and the United Nations has yielded positive results, fulfilling both Vietnam’s needs and interests at various stages, while enhancing Vietnam’s role, voice, and contributions to the United Nations. These achievements have paved the way for future joint efforts between Vietnam and the United Nations to address remaining challenges, further expand and improve the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation.

Party General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam are on a trip to attend the United Nations Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) and hold working sessions in the US. The working visit to the US coincides with the first anniversary of the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership and their preparations for the celebration of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in 2025.

General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse are on a state visit to Vietnam. The visit from September 10-13 is made at the invitation of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse.