Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Văn Giang and his Lao counterpart General Khamliang Outhakaysone co-chaired the event.
A ceremony reviewing the twinning programme between two border communities of Vietnam and Laos was held on Friday in Thủy Phong village in Việt Nam’s central province of Nghệ An, as part of the third Vietnam–Laos Border Defence Friendship Exchange.
Two-way trade reached US$7.8 billion in 2025, with the Philippines remaining one of Việt Nam's largest importers of rice. Cooperation in education, cultural exchanges and other areas has also continued to expand.
Vietnamese and Cuban officials paid tribute to six Cuban military officers killed in 1966, while highlighting the lasting defence partnership between the two countries through the launch of a Spanish-language historical volume.
Both sides agreed to explore opportunities under European Union cooperation programmes, particularly Erasmus+, to promote exchanges of lecturers and students, scientific research and the development of a highly skilled tourism workforce.
Organisers said the activities across the central, southern and northern regions aim to spread the message that the force will continue to uphold its proud traditions, unite in overcoming challenges, achieve new successes and fulfil its assigned tasks while contributing to the country’s long-term development goals.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm hosted separate farewell receptions in Hà Nội on Thursday for the outgoing ambassadors of Belgium, Norway, the Netherlands, and Brazil.
The mayor of Vienna proposed enhancing tourism promotion through roadshows and tourism forums, working towards launching direct flights between the two countries, and organising classical music performances in the capitals of both nations.
Việt Nam has signed more than 1,400 international commitments and agreements since the start of the 13th National Party Congress’s term. Over 350 new pacts have been inked since early 2026 alone, driven by high-level diplomatic activities.
The schools are also expected to help promote exchanges and cooperation among border localities, as well as between Việt Nam and neighbouring countries.
Việt Nam–EFTA trade deal marks a milestone in expanding Việt Nam's free trade agreement network and strengthening comprehensive connectivity between Việt Nam and Europe.
Deputy Chairman Nguyễn Hồng Diên asked for further work to complete the system of provisions, procedures and criminal-process steps so as to concretise the special criminal policies set out in this draft Resolution
The new designation means that alongside the Hồ Chí Minh monument and park, Vladivostok now has another public landmark bearing the name of Vietnam's revered leader.
At Border Marker No. 460, the two defence ministers jointly took part in the traditional ceremony of repainting the marker. Beyond its symbolic significance, the ceremony reflected the determination of the two Parties, States and armed forces to safeguard every marker of national sovereignty, preserve the achievements of border demarcation and marker planting, and develop the Vietnam–Laos border into a symbol of peace, stability, cooperation and development.
The ninth friendship exchange between the Vietnamese and Philippine navies helped strengthen mutual trust, practical cooperation and coordination in maritime security, search and rescue, and disaster response.
Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung said Việt Nam welcomes US support for a strong, independent and prosperous Việt Nam, while calling for continued cooperation based on mutual respect and benefit.
Authorities have recovered 1,312 sets of remains in Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia, while DNA samples from unidentified graves and relatives are being added to the national database.
The Government Office should take the lead and work with ministries and relevant agencies to take account of opinions, finalise documents and promptly issue a session resolution to ensure unified implementation.
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