Việt Nam News

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Việt Nam is confident that the 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea will serve as an important milestone.

The article noted that in a world increasingly shaped by conflict, fragmentation, and geopolitical rivalry, the participation of the Vietnamese leader in the session carries significance beyond diplomatic routine.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm affirmed that the Party and the State always welcome and create favourable conditions for overseas Vietnamese experts, intellectuals, scientists, and entrepreneurs to contribute more to the country's development, especially in key areas during the new development phase.

Alongside stronger cooperation in addresisng the consequences of war, Việt Nam and the US will further enhance collaboration for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world in the future, said Vietnamese defence minister Phan Văn Giang.

Becoming an association country of the International Energy Agency (IEA) enables Việt Nam to gain closer access to resources, policy analysis, and international experience in the context of global energy integration.

Speaking with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vietnamese foreign minister Lê Hoài Trung reiterated that Việt Nam attaches importance to a stable, long-term relationship with the US for the benefit of both nations and for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.

A long-time friend of Việt Nam, former US Senator Patrick Leahy, described Việt Nam–US relations as a model of reconciliation built on mutual respect and shared interests during the recent phone talks with Party General Secretary Tô Lâm.

Leaders of Việt Nam and its partner countries agreed to enhance substantive and effective bilateral relations, prioritising areas aligned with each side’s strengths and needs.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm welcomed the positive results in negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement, commended the role of the Office of the US Trade Representative in the process.

Việt Nam is ready to cooperate closely with the members of the Board of Peace and participate, to the best of its ability, in joint efforts to provide urgent humanitarian assistance, rebuild essential infrastructure, and build trust among the parties.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm held phone talks with two US senators on February 18, underscoring deepening bilateral ties as both sides discussed trade, congressional cooperation and efforts to address war legacy issues.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has sent congratulations to Takaichi Sanae on her re-election as president of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and her continuation in office as prime minister.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm arrived in Maryland on February 18 to attend the first meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace, underscoring Việt Nam’s support for peace and post-conflict reconstruction in Gaza.

Vietnamese leaders sent congratulatory messages to newly-elected Japan's Prime Minister, Speaker of House of Representatives and Minister for Foreign Affairs.

At the meetings, Ambassador Nguyễn Nam Dương and his hosts discussed issues of mutual concern and measures for enhancing the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation as well as coordination at international forums.

With regard to locality-to-locality cooperation, Evgeny Grigoriev, Chairman of the Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg cit, stressed the leading role of the relationship between Saint Petersburg and HCM City.

The new era demands the implementation of “comprehensive foreign affairs at a new height”: Ensuring national interests at the highest; taking peace, independence, self-reliance and self-strengthening as the foundation; placing the people at the centre of all policies; and considering contributions to the international community as a responsibility.

The visit, made at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, reflects Việt Nam’s commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region.