Sơn asked Rubio to once again convey the congratulations of leaders of the Party, State and Government of Việt Nam to President Donald J. Trump and Vice President James David Vance.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính cabled a congratulatory message to Maria Benvinda Delfina Levi on her appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Mozambique.
At their recent meeting, the two officials discussed the Việt Nam – Hungary relations and measures to enhance the ties in the coming time. They also agreed to coordinate with each other in carrying out activities to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations this year (February 3, 1950 - 2025).
A key outcome is that all the three European countries expressed a desire and agreed to upgrade and enhance their relations with Việt Nam. Specifically, Việt Nam and Poland aim to elevate their relationship to a Strategic Partnership; Việt Nam and the Czech Republic upgraded their ties to a Strategic Partnership; while Việt Nam and Switzerland elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership.
Beglov showed his belief that cooperation between Russia and Việt Nam holds promising prospects; ambitious projects; and potential for further expansion in cultural, humanitarian, and youth exchanges.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos will continue to serve as a bridge to bolster increasingly fruitful cooperative relations between the two sides, contributing to the effective implementation of high-level agreements between the two Parties and countries, as well as bilateral co-operation programmes and plans.
The visits took place at the time when Việt Nam and Poland, as well as the Czech Republic, prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties in early February.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Đỗ Hùng Việt on Thursday also visited and signed the condolence book at the Embassy of Mongolia in Hà Nội.
At the plenary sitting, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm delivered an opening speech. The PCC later worked on personnel affairs.
The Politburo is now submitting a comprehensive report on Resolution 18, proposing reforms to streamline the political system, such as reducing intermediaries in the Party, National Assembly, and Government systems, and potentially discontinuing district- and municipal-level police agencies within the Public Security apparatus.
Đinh Thế Huynh expressed his emotion and honour to receive the State and Party's decoration, and thanked his colleagues and various party organisations that shaped his revolutionary path and helped him complete his missions.
On social network X, Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter had a post on a day of bilateral working day and valuable discussions with several leaders including PM Chính.
Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Vũ stressed the need for Việt Nam to steadfastly pursue its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation, development, multilateralisation and diversification of foreign relations, while remaining prepared for complex global situations.
The leaders showed their respects and deep gratitude to President Hồ Chí Minh – a genius leader and national liberation hero who dedicated his whole life to the people and the country, and guided the Party and people to achieve glorious victories.
Rachel Isenschmid, a member of the Swiss-Việt Nam Economic Forum (SVEF), said that Việt Nam and Switzerland have agreed to prioritise collaboration in areas such as innovation, science and technology, and knowledge sharing in the near future.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính emphasised that ASEAN needs to enter the intelligent age with an ambitious mindset, ready to "think deep and do big," using science and technology, innovation and digital transformation as new driving forces to create breakthroughs for regional growth.
Việt Nam is ready to exert all efforts to bring peace and stability to Southeast Asia and Myanmar in particular, the Government leader noted.
Việt Nam hopes to work with the RoK to further develop their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, take practical actions to address the consequences of war, and strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two nations and their people