The year 2023 marks a special milestone in the relationship between Vietnam and France when the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership.

At the invitation of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong, Governor-General of Australia David Hurley, is paying a State visit to Vietnam from April 3-6. This is the first official visit of a foreign head of state to Vietnam, in 2023 and the Governor-General of Australia is the first state guest of President Vo Van Thuong, in his new position.

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on April 4 for Governor-General of Australia David Hurley and his spouse who are paying an official visit to Vietnam.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy has hosted a press conference to announce the Vietnam-Italy Year 2023 and the celebration plan for the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (March 23, 1973) and 10 years of the strategic partnership between the two countries (January 2013-2023).

Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam has expressed his hope that new Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar, with his experience, will contribute to further strengthening friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the Netherlands.