International cooperation
20/05/2026
Viet Nam sees Sweden one of leading European partners in innovation, green development
Building on the strong foundations of bilateral cooperation, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung expressed Viet Nam’s wish for Sweden to remain one of its foremost partners in Europe in the fields of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and green development.
20/05/2026
Prime Minister receives Deputy US Trade Representative
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade Representative, in Ha Noi on May 20, during his working visit to Viet Nam.
15/05/2026
Viet Nam, UAE promote bilateral cooperation and expand economic-trade-investment partnership
At the 6th session of the Viet Nam–United Arab Emirates (UAE) Intergovernmental Committee, held in Abu Dhabi on May 12 (local time), the two sides discussed a wide range of measures aimed at promoting bilateral cooperation and expanding the economic, trade and investment partnership between the two countries.
14/05/2026
Viet Nam, Cambodia reaffirm commitment to long-standing friendship
Viet Nam and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation during a visit to Cambodia by Trinh Van Quyet, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC’s Commission for Communication, Education and Mass Mobilisation.
12/05/2026
PM applauds Yamanashi's enhancement of ties with Vietnamese localities
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received Governor of Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture Nagasaki Kotaro in Ha Noi on May 11, pledging support for Yamanashi’s continued promotion of substantive and comprehensive ties with Vietnamese localities, including Quang Tri, Lao Cai and Tay Ninh, with which the prefecture has already established relations.
10/05/2026
Viet Nam, Türkiye strengthen parliamentary cooperation
Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Numan Kurtulmuş affirmed that Türkiye considers Viet Nam an important partner in Southeast Asia, emphasising that similarities in historical depth, cultural identity, foreign policy orientations and family values provide a strong foundation for elevating bilateral ties to a new level.
08/05/2026
Sri Lanka stages welcome ceremony for top Vietnamese leader with 21-gun salute
The state visit to Sri Lanka by the top Vietnamese Party and State leader is expected to become an important political milestone, injecting new impetus and opening up a new phase in bilateral ties, with stronger political trust and broader, deeper, more effective and substantive partnerships.
07/05/2026
Viet Nam's top leader meets with Indian President
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam met with Indian President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on May 6 afternoon (local time) as part of his state visit to India.
06/05/2026
Official welcome ceremony held for top Vietnamese leader in New Delhi
India’s President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 6 morning co-chaired an official welcome ceremony with 21-cannon salute for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, who is on a three-day state visit to the country.
06/05/2026
Top Vietnamese leader receives Indian National Security Advisor in New Delhi
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam received Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi on May 5 afternoon (local time), as part of his state visit to the South Asian country.
06/05/2026
Party General Secretary, State President To Lam begins state visit to India
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam arrived in New Delhi on May 5 afternoon, beginning his state visit to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
04/05/2026
Top Vietnamese leader's India visit marks historic milestone in Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
According to the ambassador, the visit coincides with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2016–2026). Therefore, it is expected to provide an opportunity for leaders to review past achievements and shape future cooperation directions, especially in the context of both countries’ strong development trajectories and evolving regional and global changes.
International cooperation
20/05/2026
Viet Nam sees Sweden one of leading European partners in innovation, green development
Building on the strong foundations of bilateral cooperation, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung expressed Viet Nam’s wish for Sweden to remain one of its foremost partners in Europe in the fields of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and green development.
20/05/2026
Prime Minister receives Deputy US Trade Representative
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade Representative, in Ha Noi on May 20, during his working visit to Viet Nam.
15/05/2026
Viet Nam, UAE promote bilateral cooperation and expand economic-trade-investment partnership
At the 6th session of the Viet Nam–United Arab Emirates (UAE) Intergovernmental Committee, held in Abu Dhabi on May 12 (local time), the two sides discussed a wide range of measures aimed at promoting bilateral cooperation and expanding the economic, trade and investment partnership between the two countries.
14/05/2026
Viet Nam, Cambodia reaffirm commitment to long-standing friendship
Viet Nam and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation during a visit to Cambodia by Trinh Van Quyet, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC’s Commission for Communication, Education and Mass Mobilisation.
12/05/2026
PM applauds Yamanashi's enhancement of ties with Vietnamese localities
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received Governor of Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture Nagasaki Kotaro in Ha Noi on May 11, pledging support for Yamanashi’s continued promotion of substantive and comprehensive ties with Vietnamese localities, including Quang Tri, Lao Cai and Tay Ninh, with which the prefecture has already established relations.
10/05/2026
Viet Nam, Türkiye strengthen parliamentary cooperation
Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Numan Kurtulmuş affirmed that Türkiye considers Viet Nam an important partner in Southeast Asia, emphasising that similarities in historical depth, cultural identity, foreign policy orientations and family values provide a strong foundation for elevating bilateral ties to a new level.
08/05/2026
Sri Lanka stages welcome ceremony for top Vietnamese leader with 21-gun salute
The state visit to Sri Lanka by the top Vietnamese Party and State leader is expected to become an important political milestone, injecting new impetus and opening up a new phase in bilateral ties, with stronger political trust and broader, deeper, more effective and substantive partnerships.
07/05/2026
Viet Nam's top leader meets with Indian President
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam met with Indian President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on May 6 afternoon (local time) as part of his state visit to India.
06/05/2026
Official welcome ceremony held for top Vietnamese leader in New Delhi
India’s President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 6 morning co-chaired an official welcome ceremony with 21-cannon salute for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, who is on a three-day state visit to the country.
06/05/2026
Top Vietnamese leader receives Indian National Security Advisor in New Delhi
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam received Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi on May 5 afternoon (local time), as part of his state visit to the South Asian country.
06/05/2026
Party General Secretary, State President To Lam begins state visit to India
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam arrived in New Delhi on May 5 afternoon, beginning his state visit to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
04/05/2026
Top Vietnamese leader's India visit marks historic milestone in Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
According to the ambassador, the visit coincides with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2016–2026). Therefore, it is expected to provide an opportunity for leaders to review past achievements and shape future cooperation directions, especially in the context of both countries’ strong development trajectories and evolving regional and global changes.
