Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung noted that bilateral ties have continued to develop positively, building on the strong foundation laid by late President Hugo Chavez and generations of leaders from both countries.
Lieutenant General Lê Văn Hướng, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Việt Nam People's Army, said in talks with General Sao Sokha, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces that under the 2026 cooperation plan between the two defence ministries, both sides have actively implemented agreed activities and achieved positive results.
The project to research and translate the Complete Works of Hồ Chí Minh from Vietnamese into Lao, comprising 15 volumes, is a key national project that has received close attention and direction from leaders of both countries.
Vietnamese Ambassador Ngô Minh Nguyệt noted that the two economies are complementary rather than directly competitive, providing a solid basis for sustainable bilateral cooperation.
The conclusion of the Politburo emphasises the goal of developing Bắc Ninh into a model green, smart, modern, civilised and prosperous city that preserves the distinctive cultural identity of the Kinh Bắc region.
General Secretary and President Tô Lâm commended the force for its steadfast loyalty to the Party and people, saying that it has served as a model in carrying out the 14th National Party Congress's resolution and the Party's strategic guidelines, and turned directives into concrete action.
Mohd Marmizi told the Vietnam News Agency that the visit reflected the strong and expanding relationship between the two forces, underpinned by mutual trust, friendship and a shared commitment to maintaining maritime security, safety and stability in common waters.
The Vietnamese side proposed that the two ministries implement the 2010 cooperation agreement and the 2025–2026 cooperation programme, while working toward the signing of a new framework for the next phase of collaboration.
This year’s workshop marks the return of TPP activities to Việt Nam – the first ASEAN country to host the programme’s activities and training courses in 2019 and the initiator of a rotating ASEAN hosting mechanism for TPP events.
Regarding tasks for the second half of the year, General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm urged the Central Military Commission, Party Committees and commanders at all levels of the military to work from the principle that safeguarding the nation from an early stage and from afar must begin with the ability to identify risks early, forecast developments accurately and act quickly.
Vietnamese diplomat Đỗ Hùng Việt called on UN Women to continue prioritising areas capable of generating long-term impact, including women’s economic empowerment and strengthening the group’s leadership and participation in emerging fields.
Since establishing diplomatic relations on June 24, 1967, Việt Nam and Cambodia have built a relationship rooted in neighbourly ties, solidarity and long-standing cooperation. Over the past 59 years, the two countries have deepened political trust, strengthened defence and security cooperation, expanded economic links and promoted people-to-people exchanges, laying the foundation for a new phase of closer, more practical and more effective collaboration.
The two sides agreed to expand people-to-people exchanges, youth programmes and 'Red Study Tour' activities linked to shared revolutionary history.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Mạnh Cường called for stronger cooperation in education, agriculture, trade, science and technology, climate response and people-to-people exchanges.
In terms of funding, 3 per cent of total State budget expenditure has been prioritised for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. More than VNĐ100 trillion ($3.8 billion) has been allocated for the sector in 2026.
A major international conference is planned at the Hồ Chí Minh National Academy of Politics this autumn, which is expected to provide a platform for sharing experience in institutional reform, digital transformation, sustainable development, and biotechnology capacity building.
The Party has consistently regarded the development of a contingent of officials, especially those at the strategic level, with sufficient qualities, competence and prestige as a decisive task, said top leader Tô Lâm.
National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn expressed his delight at the strong progress in Việt Nam-India relations in recent years, particularly following the visit by General Secretary and President Lâm and the elevation of bilateral ties to an enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership,
