Kuwait is the first stop on PM Prime Minister Chinh’s working trip to three countries, including Algeria and South Africa. This is the first visit by a Vietnamese Prime Minister to Kuwait in 16 years, and timed a head of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (January 10) next year.

A book on Viet Nam–Cuba relations was launched in Ha Noi on November 12, as part of activities marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (December 2, 1960 – December 2, 2025).

Viet Nam and Jordan have great potential to deepen cooperation not only for the benefit of their people but also for the interests of ASEAN and the Middle East, Party General Secretary To Lam said on November 12 during his meeting with King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, departed Ha Noi on October 28 for a three-day official visit to the UK.

Party General Secretary To Lam's official visits to Finland from October 20 to 22, and to Bulgaria from October 22 to 24 were a great success, producing significant outcomes and opening a new chapter in Viet Nam’s relation with the two countries, according to Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.

Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held talks with Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin in Ha Noi on September 28, right after hosting an official welcome ceremony for the Russian leader.

The Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) in preparation for the 19th Viet Nam–Singapore Connectivity Ministerial Meeting (CMM) was held on September 22 in Ha Noi in a hybrid format, with the participation of delegates from both countries.

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong’s attendance at the 80th anniversary of the world people’s victory over fascism and working trip to China from September 2-4 helped strengthen strategic trust between the two countries, and reaffirm Viet Nam’s commitment to peace.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang hosted a tea gathering on August 28 for ambassadors and chargés d’affaires from the UK, Switzerland, Norway, and EU member states in Ha Noi on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam's August Revolution, National Day and the diplomatic service, and 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties of Viet Nam and the EU.

By 8:00 am on August 15, donations for Cuba via account No. 2022 at the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank had topped 117 billion VND (over 4.45 million USD) from nearly 590,000 people, far exceeding the 65-billion-VND target.

State President Luong Cuong sent greetings to President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake on July 21 on the occasion of the 55th founding anniversary of the diplomatic ties between the two countries (July 21, 1970 – 2025).

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh arrived in Paris on July 10, beginning her five-day working visit to France, and attending the 50th meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) General Assembly.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 13 sent a congratulatory message to Gombojav Zandanshatar on his election as the Prime Minister of Mongolia.

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.