At the ASEAN–Canada Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the two sides noted the positive development of the bilateral relationship since it was elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2023. The meeting adopted an action plan to implement the ASEAN–Canada Strategic Partnership for 2026–30, providing a framework for bilateral cooperation.
The two countries' foreign ministers agreed to closely coordinate preparations for upcoming high-level visits and meetings; deepen cooperation in priority areas, particularly science and technology, education and training, and economic resilience; and facilitate projects supporting development cooperation.
Việt Nam will continue working closely with New Zealand and other ASEAN member states to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two sides, contributing to regional and global peace, stability and development.
Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu reaffirmed Japan’s long-term commitment to ASEAN in the spirit of a “heart-to-heart” partnership and pledged to continue supporting the intra-bloc unity and ASEAN’s central role.
To turn leaders' vision into concrete results, Vietnamese top diplomat urged both sides to make breakthroughs in economic cooperation and to raise two-way trade to US$45 billion by 2035.
The most meaningful way to commemorate those who sacrificed and contributed to the country is to safeguard the achievements of the revolution and continue building a peaceful, independent, democratic, prosperous, civilised and happy Việt Nam advancing towards socialism
Executive Acting Secretary General of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party reaffirmed the LDP’s and the Japanese National Diet’s strong support for expanding practical and comprehensive cooperation with Việt Nam. He underscored Japan’s commitment to accompanying and supporting Việt Nam in achieving its strategic autonomy goals.
Referring to the directions set by Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during their July 21 phone talks, FM Lê Hoài Trung called for closer coordination to translate those commitments into action
Việt Nam's Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung welcomed continued US support for ASEAN's principled position on the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea), while calling on the US to continue contributing to an open, inclusive, transparent, resilient and rules-based regional architecture with ASEAN at its centre.
ASEAN member states welcomed China’s continued support for ASEAN centrality and its active participation in ASEAN-led mechanisms. Both sides agreed to step up cooperation in addressing non-traditional security challenges, including transnational crime, cybercrime, online fraud, terrorism and drug trafficking.
The two sides agreed to roll out activities under the ASEAN–India Year of Maritime Cooperation 2026, with preparations under way for the second ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise, scheduled for September 2026.
The editorial highlighted General Võ Nguyên Giáp’s strategic leadership, the strength of people’s warfare and the decisive contribution of the Việt Nam–Laos combat alliance.
According to the amended law drafting committee, the current Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms does not contain specific definitions for e‑cigarettes and heated tobacco products, nor does it prohibit these two product groups.
The senior official proposed annual exchanges between the CPV and Japan’s LDP while calling for continued support for Vietnamese nationals in Japan.
Việt Nam–Canada cooperation in defence, security, development assistance, education and training, and people-to-people exchanges has also been actively promoted, achieving positive progress
The committee will advise the Prime Minister on policies, legislation, strategies, programmes, projects and plans related to civil defence, disaster response, search and rescue, and disaster emergency management.
In her opening remarks, Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro highlighted the significance of the meeting amid growing global uncertainty and unpredictability, saying that decisions made at this time's meetings will help shape the future of the region.
