Việt Nam News

"International rules and norms, including those codified in UNCLOS provide for the peaceful resolution of disputes. The use of coercion, intimidation and force in violation of international law is a danger to all," Canadian Ambassador to Việt Nam remarked

Việt Nam sent 15 extradition requests abroad. Of these, one case resulted in a successful extradition, two were denied, one individual voluntarily surrendered, and 11 are under consideration.

As President of the International Association of Cities and Ports (IACP), Philippe affirmed he will support connecting Việt Nam’s ports with the world port system.

The leader affirmed that Việt Nam always considers France a key European partner, and choosing France for his first visit to Europe in his position as the top Vietnamese leader demonstrates the strong determination of the Vietnamese Party and State to further strengthen multifaceted cooperation with France.

Top leader highly valued the city's consideration of this plaque as a heritage site, and thanked French people, loyal friends of Việt Nam, who have always strived to preserve historical sites that mark President Hồ Chí Minh's journey to find a way to salvage the country.

Mauritania's leader congratulated Việt Nam on the country's achievements so far, regarding Việt Nam as a success example for African countries, including Mauritania. He expressed his belief that Việt Nam will be an active bridge for AU-ASEAN cooperation.

Party chief & President Tô Lam said he has asked France to continue to pay attention and create favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community in France to live, study and work stably and integrate with the host society, and contribute to the development of France and the relationship between the two countries.

Vietnamese leader congratulated Cambodia on its selection as the host of the 20th Francophonie Summit in 2026 and expressed Việt Nam's commitment to help Cambodia to successfully organise this important event.

The Government leader acknowledged, highly valued, and thanked the noble gestures and important contributions by people nationwide as well as ministries, sectors, and localities to this humanitarian movement.

To improve the efficiency of multilateral institutions, including the OIF, Lâm pointed out the importance of promoting reforms to respond to swift changes of the world situation and the Francophone space.

He expressed his sentiments over the support that the two countries have given to each other to overcome the impacts of the recent natural disasters which reflects the fraternal bonds between the two nations.

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm called for Trudeau and the Canadian Government’s continued creation of favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community to live and work in the country.

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm thanked Switzerland for assisting CHF$1 million (US$1.16 million) and sending experts and equipment to help Việt Nam address consequences of Typhoon Yagi.

The Vietnamese President said he appreciates the sound relations and cooperation between Việt Nam and the OIF as well as the contributions by the organisation and Mushikiwabo’s contributions to bolstering the Francophone solidarity and cooperation for peace, stability and development.

The Ministry of Transport proposed the North-South route of Việt Nam should be 1,541km long, have a designed speed of 350km per hour, and comprise 23 passenger stations and five cargo ones.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs hopes to continue promoting the implementation of cooperative activities with the Ministry for Public Servants, Simplification and Transformation of Public Action in the next phase.

The NA leader said the legislature has approved laws relating to land, housing, real estate, and credit institutions, asking HCM City to review its issued documents to put the laws in place.

He took the occasion to call on the OVs to continue promoting their roles in bridging the relations between Việt Nam and Francophone countries so as to bring practical benefits to the nation.