At the talks following the ceremony, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Văn Giang noted that since the beginning of 2026, senior leaders of the two countries have made visits and held meetings to provide orientations for bilateral cooperation, reaffirming the priority attached to Việt Nam-Cambodia relations.

PM Lê Minh Hưng praised the two countries’ defence ministries for effectively carrying out high-level agreements and shared understandings, helping maintain defence and security cooperation as a key pillar of bilateral relations.

General Khamlieng Outhakaisone, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, confirmed that his ministry would continue working closely with its Vietnamese counterpart to carry out high-level agreements between the two ministries, contributing to the consolidation of the two countries’ great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion.

Việt Nam urges the parties to resume negotiations and create favourable conditions for dialogue towards resolving differences by peaceful means, for the benefit of the people and for peace, stability and development in the region and the world

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng attended the 2026-27 academic year opening ceremony at the Việt Nam National University-HCM City (VNU-HCM) on October 13, urging the institution to spearhead strategic technology autonomy and talent cultivation.

Việt Nam is stepping up its crackdown on illegal fishing as it seeks to have the European Union lift its 'yellow card' warning by the end of 2026, with Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng calling for stricter fleet controls, better seafood traceability and tougher enforcement.

The NA president also visited Xiaomi’s electric vehicle production workshops and viewed CVTE’s interactive displays incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) for various applications.

They described ties between the Vietnamese NA and China’s NPC as an important part of bilateral relations and a channel for strengthening their political and social foundations. The two friendship groups have also served as bridges of friendship between the legislatures.

The substantial workload requires close coordination among NA agencies, the Government and relevant bodies to ensure the quality and timely submission of documents, consistency across the legal system and effective implementation of adopted legislation.