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The messages praised the US for its achievements over the past quarter millennium and its role as a leading world power.

The meeting focused on public investment, national target programmes, budget tasks and preparations for the 2026-2027 school year.

The HCM City-based Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command in co-operation with the city Fatherland Front Committee and local authorities, on July 3 launched the "Coast Guard accompanies fishermen" programme in An Thới Đông Commune.

2026 marked the first time the Pacific Partnership programme and the Pacific Friendship programme have been held simultaneously in Quảng Trị, demonstrating the increasingly substantive and effective cooperation between Việt Nam and the US, while reaffirming the province's active role in promoting international cooperation for community welfare and sustainable development.

The two sides agreed to expand cooperation in defence, security, education and training, telecommunications, information technology, infrastructure development and logistics. They also supported closer links between the business communities of the two countries, including the possible establishment of a Vietnam-Ghana Business Council.

Giang praised officers and professional soldiers deployed to Venezuela in the aftermath of the powerful twin earthquakes that struck the Latin American country on June 24 night, causing heavy casualties and widespread devastation.

The draft revised Land Law has been added to the 2026 legislative programme and will be submitted to the NA for consideration at its second session this October.

A Quảng Trị official described the PP–PF programme as a practical initiative that enhances mutual understanding, builds trust and expands cooperation in humanitarian assistance, disaster response and community support.

The Vietnamese diplomat proposed the ACT Chief Minister consider signing a friendship and cooperation agreement with Hà Nội, laying an important foundation for expanding ties across a wide range of areas between the two capitals in the future.

The latest handover underscores nearly five decades of humanitarian cooperation between Việt Nam and the United States on accounting for personnel missing in action, with both sides reaffirming their long-term commitment to addressing the legacy of war.

Lieutenant Colonel Lương Trường Vinh will assume the position of Senior Liaison Officer and Head of the Military Observers’ Office within UNMISS.

Việt Nam highlighted the importance of international cooperation, information and experience sharing, technical assistance and capacity building, particularly for developing countries.

PM Hưng called for a revolutionary, elite and modern military capable of mastering advanced weapons systems and adapting to new combat conditions.

With natural disasters and climate change expected to remain unpredictable in 2026, Deputy PM Hồ Quốc Dũng asked for practical response plans prioritising the protection of lives and property.

The newly appointed US Ambassador to Việt Nam, Jennifer Wicks, officially commenced her diplomatic mission after presenting a copy of her credentials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.

Brazilian Ambassador to Việt Nam Marco Farani was praised for his role in the elevation of Việt Nam–Brazil ties to a Strategic Partnership and in broadening collaboration across trade, agriculture, science and technology, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges.

Taking effect as of July 1, the Law on Mutual Legal Assistance in Civil Matters, adopted by the National Assembly on November 26, 2025, is expected to establish a comprehensive legal framework for handling cross-border civil matters, strengthening judicial cooperation, and improving the efficiency of legal assistance between Vietnam and foreign jurisdictions. Below is Part 1 of the Law.

The Vietnamese delegation will be led by General Phan Văn Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence. Meanwhile, the Lao delegation will be headed by General Khamliang Outhakaysone, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence.