The Vietnamese legislature always supports the further deepening of the good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability between the two countries, said National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang proposed the two sides push forward with key cooperation areas, including delegation exchanges at all levels, particularly those at high level; continued dialogue and consultation mechanisms; training, military and maritime law enforcement exchanges, cybersecurity, and defence industry.
The two sides also agreed to maximise the effectiveness of the Việt Nam–Thailand Joint Trade Committee, reduce trade barriers, facilitate market access for each other's products, and work towards achieving bilateral trade of US$25 billion in the near term and US$50 billion in the longer term.
The role of the union continued to be strengthened in supporting farmers to develop production, increase incomes, and contribute to building new-style rural areas.
Nguyễn Hùng Sơn, President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, talks about Asian Future Forum 2026, ASEAN’s long-term vision, digital transformation, AI and the role of young people in regional policymaking.
By bringing together world leaders, representatives of research institutions and business executives, the forum provides fresh perspectives and practical solutions to current challenges facing ASEAN.
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet agreed to further strengthen political trust and deepen close cooperation in national defence and security during the talks held at the Government headquarters on Monday in Hà Nội.
A series of side events held in Hà Nội on June 8 within the framework of the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 focused on the strategic role of the Mekong subregion and the contribution of young people.
The Mekong Roundtable has special meaning in the context that the region is preparing to realise the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s visit comes after the official visit to Thailand by Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm from May 27–29 and takes place as the two countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976 – August 6, 2026).
The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 comes at a crucial moment for Southeast Asia, offering a space for dialogue on major-power competition, digital transformation, green growth, energy security and regional stability.
The congress is reviewing achievements and shortcomings of the past tenure, drawing lessons, and setting directions, objectives, tasks and solutions for 2026–2031.
Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung has called for stronger inter-party cooperation to bring ASEAN closer to its people, stressing that political parties act as a vital two-way bridge between regional policy and public voices.
Diplomats of Laos, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, and Timor-Leste have all described the forum as a timely and strategic initiative that provides a platform for forward-looking dialogue on the region’s future.
Việt Nam has attached great importance to its relationship with Cambodia and the solidarity among Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia, while Cambodia has continued to promote cooperation between the two Parties, Governments and the people of the nations.
The year 2026 holds special significance as Việt Nam and Thailand celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Following the official welcome ceremony, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng held talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Government Headquarters in Hà Nội on June 8, 2026.
The visit comes as the two countries are actively implementing strategic directions agreed upon by their senior leaders.
