Việt Nam and Azerbaijan enjoy a long-standing traditional friendship, with diplomatic relations formally established on September 23, 1992.
The General Secretary and his spouse attended a Việt Nam – Kazakhstan friendship concert, met the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community there, and visited the Ethno-Village of Kazakhstan.
PM Phạm Minh Chính appreciated the US administration and Congress’s support for a strong, independent, resilient, and prosperous Việt Nam, calling on the USCC Chair and members to continue supporting the development of bilateral relations.
Amid the increasingly complicated and unpredictable developments in the region and the world, the seas and islands hold vital strategic significance for socio-economic development and international integration, serving as a particularly important strategic space for national defence and security.
The public consultation on the Constitution’s amendments officially began on May 6 and will conclude on June 5.
The event, broadcast live across the capital and major cities via public LED screen, also saw the presence of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
"UNCLOS offers not merely a legal framework but also a powerful vehicle for peace. It encourages nations to resolve differences, to dialogue, respect and adherence to international law for nations essential for global maritime security, peace and sustainable economic development."
Deputy PM Trần Hồng Hà said that Việt Nam always remembers the great support of the State and people of the Soviet Union and Russia during the resistance wars as well as the cause of national construction and defence.
Việt Nam and Azerbaijan share a long-standing bond, cultivated by President Hồ Chí Minh and Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev, and strengthened over the decades by successive leaders and their people.
Without Việt Nam's support at that time, no country could have helped Cambodia overthrow the bloody Pol Pot genocidal regime
General Secretary Tô Lâm and Yerlan Koshanov, Speaker of the Mazhilis - the lower house of Kazakhstan’s parliament - agreed that parliamentary cooperation has developed positively, contributing significantly to the overall bilateral relations.
Lawmakers heard a Government proposal and a verification report on the draft legislation, which introduces sweeping updates to the existing 2013 Law on Science and Technology.
Both nations need to continue upholding multilateralism, safeguarding the legitimate interests of developing countries, and proactively contributing to the international community’s efforts to address global challenges such as climate change, energy security, water security, and food security, and the fight against terrorism and transnational crime
The two nations have strengthened cooperation through a visa exemption agreement and tourism collaboration, resulting in increased people-to-people exchanges. Flight frequency has increased to 3-5 daily flights, contributing to a remarkable rise in Kazakh visitors to Việt Nam.
The President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), who is in Việt Nam to attend the regional workshop on the ITLOS’s role in resolving disputes related to the Law of the Sea, which it co-hosted with the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The visit underscores both sides’ strong wish to deepen ties and explore new areas of cooperation, said President Ilham Aliyev, adding that it is expected to be a pivotal moment in advancing Azerbaijan–Việt Nam relations in the current context.
During the talks, Prime Minister Chính congratulated his counterpart on the success of Australia's recent federal election and proposed that the two countries make full use of multilateral trade frameworks.
In addition to the upgrade in bilateral ties, Việt Nam and Kazakhstan also aim to promote cooperation in various sectors, including diplomacy, defence and security, science and technology, trade, energy, agriculture, tourism, among others.