The conference brought together leaders and representatives of 21 political parties, and political party organisations and networks from Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America, to discuss the role of political parties and their cooperation amid profound changes in the world.
Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng said he was impressed by Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)’s 60-year journey alongside the RoK’s development, calling on the KIST to expand cooperation with Vietnamese research institutes and universities.
The Hồ Chí Minh Monument, situated at Hồ Chí Minh Square, is a historic and cultural landmark symbolising the enduring friendship between Việt Nam and Russia. It was inaugurated in 1990 to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the late leader.
President of the Vietnamese National Assembly Trần Thanh Mẫn expressed his delight at meeting Moon and the group's members again, citing their consistent dedication and positive contributions to bilateral ties.
More than 2,800 students admitted to the full-time 2026–27 advanced political theory training course attended the event, along with 60 members of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party studying at the academy.
The leaders of Hà Nội and Seoul agreed that to promote more substantive cooperation, future collaboration will focus on four key areas.
To deepen the two parties' ties at bilateral and multilateral levels, top Vietnamese leader Tô Lâm proposed both sides effectively follow the agreement on further expanding and deepening inter-Party relations, especially by increasing high-level delegation exchanges and promptly sharing information on each Party's key activities.
Việt Nam deeply respects and will never forget the assistance provided by the people of the former Soviet Union and present-day Russia, particularly war veterans, during Việt Nam's past struggle for national liberation and its current national construction and development.
The Vietnamese community in Russia strives to build a united yet open community, integrate without losing its identity, and pursue success alongside a strong sense of responsibility.
The two sides agreed to further strengthen political trust; enhance substantive cooperation in defence, security and diplomacy, and push bilateral trade to US$100 billion in 2026 and $150 billion by 2030 in a balanced manner.
RoK’s People Power Party Chairman Jang Dong Hyeok said the PPP will offer all possible support to further push bilateral ties forward and expand trade and people-to-people exchanges.
Lauding the friendship and sound cooperation between the Communist Party of Việt Nam and the DPK in recent years, NA President Trần Thanh Mẫn called on both sides to continue effectively following their 2019 cooperation agreement, and foster political trust and mutual understanding by maintaining all-level delegation exchanges and meetings.
In the next phase of ties, Vincent Boulet, the French Communist Party (PCF)’s foreign affairs head, said joint cultural and educational projects should be scaled to draw in younger generations, strengthening social bonds and laying a solid foundation for the comprehensive strategic partnership.
The visit provides an opportunity for the top leaders of the two countries to hold in-depth discussions on strategic issues, establish a long-term vision and create a new milestone and political impetus to elevate the Việt Nam-Russia relationship comprehensively
Regarding digital transformation in Party agencies, Politburo member Trần Cẩm Tú said the Standing Board highly appreciated the initial efforts to develop software for work management and assessment of task performance by officials under its management.
President of the National Assembly Trần Thanh Mẫn and Speaker of the Republic of Korea’s National Assembly Cho Jeong-sik have agreed to work to achieve US$100 billion in bilateral trade turnover this year.
Prime Minister Decision 30/2026/QD-TTg sets out a new legal framework for organising and managing international conferences and seminars in Việt Nam, including approval procedures and organisers’ responsibilities. Below is Part 1 of the decision.
The official visit to Việt Nam by Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing from September 4-6 was more than a step forward in bilateral ties, reflecting Việt Nam's increasingly active role in promoting peace and stability in Southeast Asia, according to Malaysia-based Southeast Asian history and defence researcher Enzo Sim.
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