The Government leader voiced hope that the outgoing ambassador, in whatever role comes next, will push for the quick adoption of an action plan to realise the Việt Nam–Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, giving the two nations a springboard for more effective and substantive cooperation.
The parliament leader proposed stepping up economic cooperation as the central pillar and driving force of bilateral relations, adding that the Vietnamese NA stands ready to perfect the legal framework to create favourable conditions and an open investment environment for US enterprises operating in Việt Nam.
The two leaders pledged to make more effective use of the East–West Economic Corridor and the Southern Economic Corridor, expand road, air and maritime connectivity, and encourage businesses from both countries to increase investment.
The top legislator called on the two parliaments to further expand relations, including pushing for the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Vietnamese NA and the House of Representatives and Senate of Malaysia
Infrastructure planning must improve connectivity between regions, urban and rural areas, and domestic and international markets, while integrating national defence, security, environmental protection, digital transformation, and green transition goals.
President of Thailand’s National Assembly Sophon Zaram joined Vietnamese officials at an exhibition celebrating the traditional dress of Vietnamese and Thai women and 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Under the planning, the main expressway sections will have six lanes and a design speed of 100–120km per hour, while parallel roads will have at least two lanes and a design speed of 60–80km per hour.
The exhibition reflects the determination of the leaders and people of both countries to further advance the comprehensive strategic partnership in a more substantive, effective and sustainable manner.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Phan Văn Giang said the defence ministry stands ready to receive Malaysian defence instructors to teach at military academies and training institutions in Việt Nam, while also sending Vietnamese military personnel to Malaysia to attend English-language training programmes.
The visits will be made at the invitations of Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn and Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro.
Cybercrime, online fraud and personal data breaches are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing risks to citizens, businesses and national security.
The signing is regarded as a political and scientific event of great strategic significance, aimed at translating the guidelines, resolutions and policies of the two Parties and States into deeper and more substantive cooperation.
Under the proposal, investment preparation is scheduled to begin in 2026, with priority sections basically completed by 2030, put into operation in 2031, and the entire route targeted for completion before 2035.
Ambassadors from Laos, Japan, the Philippines, China and South Africa highlight Việt Nam's growing international standing as the 33rd Diplomatic Conference is taking place in Hà Nội.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung said that science - technology and innovation diplomacy has become an important pillar of development-oriented diplomacy, playing a role in opening up opportunities, connecting partners and creating favourable international conditions to strengthen national scientific and technological capacity.
At four discussion sessions, scholars and experts from both countries reviewed achievements over the past decade and exchanged views on future cooperation priorities amid rapid geopolitical and economic changes.
General Nguyễn Trọng Nghĩa, Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee said defence cooperation remains one of the most important pillars of Việt Nam-Laos ties and described military relations as "special among the special".
Reaffirming that Việt Nam considers the US one of its top strategic partners, Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm expressed his hope that both sides will continue to effectively implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework.