The new administrative map will include six centrally governed cities and 28 provinces.
Việt Nam consistently attaches importance to its traditional friendship with Belarus and wishes to further strengthen cooperation across all fields for the mutual benefit of the two nations, and for peace, cooperation, and development in the region and around the world.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, Việt Nam and Belarus have maintained and developed the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with increasingly high political trust.
Both sides expressed their determination to fully tap into the potential, advantages, and available opportunities for bilateral cooperation, preserve and strengthen their traditional friendship, and elevate Việt Nam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a new level.
The visit showed that Việt Nam wants to further strengthen political trust between the two countries, identify orientations to bring the traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia to new heights, strengthen the cooperative relationship between the Communist Party of Việt Nam and major political parties in Russia.
Meeting with the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the overseas Vietnamese in Russia, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm said that despite many difficulties, the Vietnamese community in Russia is still one of the leading Vietnamese communities abroad in charity activities, solidarity and mutual support.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm said that the Communist Party of Việt Nam-the Communist Party of the Russian Federation relationship also plays an important role in strengthening and developing the international communist and workers' movement.
NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn noted that the overhaul, which includes merging administrative units and establishing a two-tier local administration model, has been broadly supported by officials, Party members, and the public.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has written an article highlighting the private economic sector as new momentum for economic development in Việt Nam.
The activities took place within the framework of General Secretary Lâm's official visit to Russia where he also attended the ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War (May 9).
Russia always treasures and strengthens its "very reliable" relations with Việt Nam, highly evaluating Việt Nam's stance on matters related to Russia at international forums
General Secretary Central Committee Tô Lâm and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the press conference following their talks at the Kremlin have witnessed the exchange of several bilateral cooperation agreements in numerous fields.
General Secretary Tô Lâm and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed their delight at the positive development of the Việt Nam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in many fields, especially cooperation in economy, trade, energy, education - training, science - technology, and innovation.
The Vietnamese Embassy in India advised citizens to stay updated with new developments via the host country’s reputable media outlets while not coming to conflict-affected or unsafe areas, especially Jammu and Kashmir, where the conflict occurs.
In his speech, General Secretary Lâm underscored the special bonds between the two countries for the past more than 100 years. In the 1920s, when Việt Nam’s revolutionary movement was seeking its path, the Soviet Union became the lighthouse shedding light on the path to national liberation of Việt Nam.
The Government leader emphasised the necessity of Gia Bình airport to complement Hà Nội's Nội Bài International Airport and to support the country’s development in the new era
The Russian leader highlighted the significance of Lâm’s visit, especially when the two nations are celebrating major historical milestones, noting it contributes to further deepening the traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations, including parliamentary cooperation.
State President Lương Cường on May 10 sent a message of congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on being elected as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.