General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung sent congratulatory messages to Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and the Philippines (1976-2026).

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed satisfaction with the positive results of bilateral cooperation across multiple areas, including trade, investment, defence, education, health care, and labour cooperation.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico and Panama Nguyen Van Hai on August 20 presented his credentials to Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero, who expressed his belief that bilateral ties will continue to expand, especially in trade, logistics, maritime affairs, and cooperation at international forums.