Since its founding, the Communist Party of Việt Nam has convened a series of National Congresses, each marking an important turning point in the country’s revolutionary cause. In recent decades, the Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth National Congresses have set strategic directions for renewal, integration and the new period of national development.
Streets and central squares throughout the city have been uniformly decorated with flags, banners and posters to welcome the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam.
Highlighting the positive developments in bilateral cooperation in 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng appreciated the efforts and contributions of relevant agencies of both countries, including those of the ambassador and his embassy. She expressed her hope that both sides will continue to step up efforts to further enhance the effectiveness of cooperation this year.
Japan’s Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Hayashi Yoshimasa expressed sympathy over the heavy losses Việt Nam has suffered from recent natural disasters and floods, and appreciated Vietnamese workers in Japan for their positive contributions to the development and prosperity of both countries.
On the same day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung also sent a congratulatory message to Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala on the occasion of his appointment as Tonga’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.
ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn said that under Việt Nam’s leadership this year, in its capacity as chair of the sixth ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting, the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 is being finalised and will be adopted.
On the occasion, Cambodian Ambassador Chea Kimtha expressed gratitude to Việt Nam’s Party and State, particularly Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, for standing alongside the Cambodian army and people in overthrowing the Pol Pot genocidal regime.
In Hà Nội, to ensure adequate healthcare coverage, the Department of Medical Service Administration has requested hospitals and medical institutes with inpatient facilities to keep between five and 10 emergency beds on standby to receive patients.
The ministers agreed to continue effectively implementing the commitments reached by the two countries’ leaders during Vietnamese Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s visit to Singapore in March 2025, as well as an action programme to implement the countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for 2025–30. d.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính yesterday reaffirmed Việt Nam’s commitment to proactive and responsible ASEAN digital cooperation while attending the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting in Hà Nội.
The diplomat also highlighted a proposed shift toward a new growth model centred on science – technology, innovation and digital transformation.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called for a decisive shift towards deeper, higher-quality international integration, urging Việt Nam to move from participation to a more proactive role in shaping global and regional cooperation as the country enters a new phase of development from 2026.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung said that ASEAN needs to continue reinforcing its solidarity and central role, strengthening resilience and strategic autonomy, and responding swiftly and efficiently to challenges and flashpoints, thereby safeguarding peace, security, and stability for economic development in the region
Diplomacy has made significant contributions to national development, particularly amid unpredictable international fluctuations, according to former deputy foreign minister Đoàn Xuân Hưng.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm said entering a new era, the military logistics and technical sector must take the lead in scientific and technological innovation, actively absorbing the most advanced achievements of human knowledge and applying them to military logistics, defence technology.
Việt Nam's top leader, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, called on both sides to continue coordination on land border demarcation, marker placement and border management
Regardless of rapid and complex changes in global and regional landscapes, Việt Nam and Laos will maintain close coordination to further consolidate and preserve their rare relationship of special solidarity and trust
Up to 1,586 delegates, representing over 5.6 million Party members nawtionwide will attend event.
