Việt Nam News

Madam Ngô Phương Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary & President Tô Lâm, and Madam Caroline Parmelin, spouse of Swiss President Guy Parmelin, visited Hà Nội University of Pharmacy on Saturday.

Expressing his pleasure at visiting Việt Nam again, President Guy Parmelin emphasised that his country was among the first to establish diplomatic ties with Việt Nam, adding Việt Nam's image in Switzerland continues to grow increasingly positive.

General Secretary and President Tô Lâm noted that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1971, Việt Nam and Switzerland have consistently nurtured their friendship, strengthened political trust and expanded cooperation across various fields for the benefit of their people.

The university holds special significance in bilateral relations as it is closely associated with Alexandre Yersin, a French scientist of Swiss origin born in the canton of Vaud, the homeland of Swiss President Parmelin.

Liechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas is paying a three-day official visit to Việt Nam.

Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm affirmed Việt Nam’s high regard for the Comprehensive Partnership with Switzerland as he held talks with Swiss President Guy Parmelin in Hà Nội.

Vietnamese Ambassador Phạm Thị Kim Hoa has officially begun her term of office in the Nordic nation.

Party and State leader Tô Lâm requested that the legislative process focus on building measurement capabilities to support economic autonomy and technological mastery.

Switzerland is an important trading partner of Việt Nam in Europe, while Việt Nam is an important trading partner of Switzerland in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Top legislator Trần Thanh Mẫn welcomed the draft revised Law on Postal Services' approach to reducing market entry barriers and aligning regulations with the digital economy.

Both sides agreed to enhance coordination between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs, and support each other at regional and international forums.

Notable achievements include high economic growth linked with macroeconomic stability, controlled inflation, and major balances guaranteed.

NA President Trần Thanh Mẫn expressed his confidence that the second session of the 16th legislature will fulfil its entire agenda to the highest possible standard.

Over 55 years of trust-building and cooperation, Việt Nam and Switzerland have maintained friendly relations while gradually expanding collaboration across a wide range of areas.

The parliament’s second session is scheduled to last until November 21. It is divided into two phases, with the first from Saturday, October 17, to November 14, and the second from November 20 to 21.

Singaporean leaders congratulated Việt Nam on its achievements in recent years, particularly in political system restructuring, economic growth, infrastructure development and human resources improvement.

Given the workload and limited time, NA President Trần Thanh Mẫn called for urgency without complacency, decisive action without oversimplification, and strong innovation without compromising quality.

The session will be held in person in two phases, from October 17 to November 14 and from November 20-21, with November 23 set as an alternative closing date.