Since Việt Nam joined the IPU in 1979, the Vietnamese NA has consistently demonstrated active and responsible participation, contributing positively alongside other parliaments in sharing experiences in policy and law-making.
Politburo member, Minister of Public Security General Lương Tam Quang attended and delivered an important speech at the Organised Immigration Summit held in London, the UK on Monday.
This is the first state visit in over 50 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations.
More than 13,000 people are expected to join a grand military and civilian parade in HCM City on April 30 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief stated that Việt Nam's relevant ministries, sectors and agencies are actively addressing the US' current concerns. He emphasised Việt Nam's commitment to encouraging the import of US products that Việt Nam needs, particularly farm produce, liquefied natural gas, and high-tech products.
President of Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye and his spouse is going to pay an official visit to Việt Nam this week.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn underlined the need to fully leverage the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and urged Belgium to expedite the ratification of the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
The diplomat also mentioned the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV)’s foreign relations, highlighting its ties with the Socialist Party, the Workers' Party, and the ruling Fidesz Party of Hungary.
NA Secretary-General Lê Quang Tùng said the 9th session will address a broad agenda, including constitutional amendments, 44 legislative items, and 12 key issues tied to socio-economic development, State budget, oversight, and other key matters.
Hosting the Lao delegation, Major General Phạm Mạnh Thắng, Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, affirmed that Việt Nam is willing to share its experiences with Laos in UN peacekeeping operations, which is in line with the policy of the Vietnamese Party, State, Government, and the Việt Nam People’s Army.
The international bridge will connect the two countries and will be completed early, before June 30, 2026, a full three months ahead of the original contract schedule.
The PM encouraged universities from both countries to work closely with major US corporations to develop specific cooperation programmes. Việt Nam has pledged to allocate up to one-fifth of its total State budget to education and training.
The Vietnamese team will immediately begin their work in Mandalay once their specific tasks are assigned, while preparing accommodation and organising reconnaissance teams to begin search operations in line with the agreed contents in the discussions with Myanmar officials.
Major General Phạm Văn Ty, head of the Vietnamese rescue mission, extended deep condolences to Myanmar over the heavy losses caused by the March 28 earthquake.
The visit is expected to boost political trust and expand collaboration in key areas, notably trade, investment, and agriculture. It will reinforce the Việt Nam-Belgium Strategic Partnership in Agriculture, established in 2018, while advancing cooperation in education, science-technology, and cultural exchanges.
Starting from March 31, the Vietnamese forces will commence search and rescue operations in the affected areas, while relief supplies will be distributed to communities in need.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn remarked that the two nations share deep-rooted solidarity, friendship, and cooperation, forged through their years of struggle for independence and freedom.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has suggested prioritising public investment, public-private partnership (PPP) projects and finding proper solutions to handle issues without wasting investment resources, while promoting double-digit economic growth.
