At the meeting, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung thanked the UK for its high-level participation in the ASEAN Future Forum and reaffirmed Viet Nam’s support for stronger ASEAN–UK ties. Marking five years of the ASEAN–UK Dialogue Partnership, he stressed Viet Nam’s determination to effectively fulfil its role as ASEAN Coordinator for relations with the UK for the 2024–2027 period.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul on June 8 affirmed their determination to effectively implement the agreements reached, further deepening the Viet Nam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a substantive and effective manner.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on June 2 received a delegation from the National Defence and Armed Forces Committee of the French National Assembly, led by its Chairman Jean-Michel Jacques, during their working visit to Viet Nam.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and State President To Lam and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed to further enhance the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation mechanisms and elevate strategic cooperation in line with the newly established Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Relations between Thailand and Viet Nam are becoming increasingly close and dynamic, emerging as a model of a new-generation ASEAN partnership built not only on political and economic cooperation but also on strong people-to-people, cultural and social ties, according to an article published by Bangkokbiznews on May 26.

The upcoming state visit to Singapore by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam is expected to propel Viet Nam–Singapore relations into a new phase of cooperation, with a stronger focus on emerging areas and shared responses to global uncertainties, according to Singaporean Ambassador to Viet Nam Rajpal Singh.

Quang said the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and relevant agencies are willing to work closely with the US side to address existing challenges, advance substantive and mutually beneficial cooperation, and ensure balanced interests for businesses and citizens of both countries.

Japanese media on May 2 extensively covered Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s visit to Viet Nam, highlighting her key activities, including meetings with key Vietnamese leaders.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae visited and delivered a keynote policy speech at the Viet Nam National University (VNU) - Ha Noi on May 2, conveying a strong message about the future of the Viet Nam–Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and announcing important updates to Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) Vision.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae held talks in Ha Noi on May 2 following an official welcome ceremony.

Viet Nam attaches great importance to the increasingly close and effective Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Japan, as well as the close and foundational ties between their Communist Parties, Ambassador Do Hung Viet has said.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and State President To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly presided over an official welcome ceremony in Ha Noi on April 22 for President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung and his spouse Kim Hae Kyung, who are on a state visit to Viet Nam.

The two sides discussed specific cooperation programmes to help strengthen collaboration in technical infrastructure and promote sustainable transport within the framework of the Viet Nam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

During Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Russia on March 22-25, Viet Nam and Russia reached strong consensus on deepening political trust and mutual understanding, building on their long-standing traditional friendship.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc hosted a reception in Ha Noi on March 24 for visiting EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela, during which both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation under the newly established framework, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and sustainable development in the region and beyond.

Russian media on March 23 gave extensive coverage to the official visit to the Russian Federation by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh from March 22–25, highlighting key activities and agreements reached during the trip.

Viet Nam attaches importance to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the US, with cooperation in science, technology, innovation and digital economy serving as one of the key groundbreaking pillars, Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang said on March 17.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his Korean counterpart Cho Hyun discussed measures to further promote cooperation between Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in their phone talks on March 10.

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung has underscored the special significance of Party General Secretary To Lam’s trip to Washington D.C. to attend the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace from Fenbruary 18 – 20, describing it as a milestone in Viet Nam’s high-level multilateral diplomacy.

The diplomat said it was his honour to be appointed Ambassador of Viet Nam to France and thanked the French ministry for the cordial reception and the goodwill demonstrated in accepting the credentials upon his arrival in Paris.