ASEAN welcomed New Zealand’s support in cybersecurity, maritime security, disaster relief, and transnational crime combat.
Ambassador He Wei expressed his hope that the VNA would continue to strengthen cooperation with Chinese media agencies to enhance the effectiveness of information dissemination, especially in 2025 - a significant year in bilateral relations.
Member countries welcomed Việt Nam's initiative to establish a periodic Mekong–Japan Business Forum to tap into the potential and contributions of businesses from both sides.
The Indonesian official proposed the two countries strengthen cooperation in food security, green economy, circular economy, renewable energy, science – technology,
Microfilm holdings of nearly three million images – comprising documents and artefacts relating to North-Vietnamese and Liberation forces prior to 1975 and kept at the Việt Nam Centre and Archive, Texas Tech University – constitute a valuable source of information on Vietnamese soldiers who died or went missing in the war.
The State leader praised Việt Nam Association for Promoting Education's nearly 30-year track record of advancing intellectual standards, developing workforce, and nurturing talents, which have been the backbone of Việt Nam's comprehensive education reforms.
Presenting a summary of the draft report, chairman of the NA's Committee for Culture and Education and standing deputy head of the Supervision Delegation Nguyễn Đắc Vinh stated that Việt Nam's workforce currently meets the requirements for continued socio-economic development.
Việt Nam’s Ministry of National Defence invited military units from five countries to participate in the parade as a gesture of friendship, solidarity and close bonds between the people and army of Việt Nam and its traditional allies.
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone encouraged Vietnamese businesses to expand investment in Laos, particularly in energy, mining, telecommunications, tourism, and high-tech agriculture.
The updated legislation designates nuclear technology as a national strategic priority, with a focus on new-generation nuclear power and small modular reactors (SMRs). These are expected to provide a flexible, low-carbon energy supply aligned with Việt Nam’s broader green and digital transformation goals.
The Slovak delegation showed their admiration and appreciation for Vietnam’s recent socio-economic development achievements under the leadership of the Communist Party of Việt Nam.
Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyễn Thanh Tịnh emphasised that Việt Nam continues to take its international obligations seriously, actively engaging in the reporting process and responding fully to all questions raised by the Committee.
Việt Nam has started preparations for the 2026 national and local elections, with top legislators calling for transparency, discipline and public engagement.
The Vietnamese delegates expressed appreciation for the support provided by the French Government and voiced hope that the France-Việt Nam Medical Federation will continue to serve as a bridge for deepening bilateral healthcare collaboration.
Việt Nam expressed support for Poland’s efforts to enhance relations with ASEAN, while Poland pledged backing for Vietnam’s strengthening ties with the European Union.
US Ambassador Marc Knapper voiced support for Việt Nam’s development goals, which include becoming a green economy by 2050, achieving high-income status by 2045, and evolving into a hi-tech economy.
The two sides agreed to continue coordinating preparations for upcoming important external activities, intensify cooperation across fields, and prepare thoroughly for the ministerial-level political consultation slated for late 2025.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn outlined three key priorities to reinforce ASEAN’s central role amid growing regional and global uncertainties.
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 and Diana Guzman, Chair of Prudence Foundation and Chief Sustainability Officer, Prudential plc (second from left) at the launch of Talk It Out in Vietnam)
