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The PM affirmed that Việt Nam always attaches importance to the traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership with Venezuela.

Việt Nam hopes its relations with Venezuela will achieve important progress, especially in economy, trade and investment, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn told his Venezuelan counterpart Yván Gil Pinto during their talks in Hà Nội on June 8.

The 30th anniversary of the Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations and the upcoming 75th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations in 2025 mark significant moments for both sides to honour past achievements, seize present opportunities, and build a roadmap towards a future based on shared values, trust and mutual benefit.

The UK's accession to the CPTPP will further reinforce Việt Nam's role with the UK in the region, enhance Việt Nam's position in international economic cooperation, and strengthen bilateral relations with the UK.

During the National Assembly sessions in the last week of May, deputies highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of administrative procedures.

A delegation of the Nhan dan (People) newspaper paid courtesy calls on Bounthong Chitmany, Permanent member of the Secretariat of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and Vice President of Laos, and Khamphan Pheuyavong, Chairman of the LPRP Central Committee’s Commission for Propaganda and Training, in Vientiane.

At the meetings, Deputy Foreign Minister Đỗ Hùng Việt actively participated in and made significant contributions to the discussions, particularly on implementing the bloc’s priorities for 2024 and orientations for building a strategy to realise the ASEAN Political-Security Community Blueprint 2045.

President Tô Lâm affirmed that the EU and its member countries are important partners of Việt Nam, whose relations with them have been developing dynamically as seen in increased mutual visits and high-level meetings as well as the fruitful implementation of agreements, cooperation and dialogue mechanisms.

To enhance connectivity and economic integration among Eurasian countries, Deputy Prime Minister Trần Lưu Quang proposed the development of transnational transport corridors from East to West and North to South.

Presenting the Government’s proposal on the draft at the NA’s ongoing 7th session, Minister of Public Security Sen. Lt. Gen. Lương Tam Quang said after 12 years of enforcement, there’s now an urgent need to revise and supplement this law to institutionalise the Party’s viewpoint on the human trafficking combat, ensure the legal system’s consistency.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Maris Sangiampongsa, agreed to maintain close ties between the two foreign ministries to help further strengthen the Việt Nam - Thailand strategic partnership.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Delegation to the National Assembly (NA) and NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn handed over the 40-year Party membership badge to Nguyễn Đức Hải, member of Party Central Committee and the NA Party Delegation and Vice Chairman of the legislature.

In his congratulatory letter, US President Joe Biden reaffirmed the US’s commitment to support a strong, independent, self-reliant, and prosperous Việt Nam.

Deputy PM Trần Lưu Quang affirmed Việt Nam's consistent foreign policy and active participation in international cooperation frameworks and initiatives, and economic connectivity, for peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.

He stressed that the VPN must continue to fulfill its pivotal role in building a robust national defence on the sea and a comprehensive people's war posture at sea.

This year, more than 61,000 people, including 3,919 foreigners, paid tribute to the late President at his mausoleum during the five-day National Reunification (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holidays, starting from April 27.

The diplomat praised Việt Nam's sacrifices to secure its independence and current commitment to an independent foreign policy, similar to New Zealand.

Đà Nẵng's progress under Resolution 119/2020/QH14 is evident, but challenges remain, particularly in governance structures and finances.