The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of National Defence, and the Ministry of Public Security held a joint meeting on August 3 to strengthen coordination in implementing Vietnam's external relations, defence and security tasks.

A joint session of the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was held in Ha Noi on the morning of August 3, as part of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference. The event aimed to review the implementation of their coordination mechanism, assess emerging issues from practical experience, and discuss measures to further strengthen inter-agency cooperation.

Khoi Nguyen 18 vessel, carrying 62 people, sank while operating in severe weather conditions in the East Sea/South China Sea, Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said, citing information from relevant authorities.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on June 25 witnessed the signing ceremony of coordination regulations between the NA’s Committee for National Defence, Security and Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Viet Nam stands ready to provide appropriate support for Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that struck the South American nation on June 24 evening, while closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of Vietnamese citizens there, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on June 25.

Viet Nam consistently maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of forced labour and remains firmly committed to complying with the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s rules and obligations under its free trade agreements, said spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.

Viet Nam’s proposals placed the highest priority on ensuring a peaceful and stable environment conducive for continued sustainable development and improving the well-being and happiness of the ASEAN people. They were praised by member states and incorporated into the core contents of the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on the response to the Middle East crisis.

Viet Nam remains committed to a balanced and people-centred approach to migration governance, according to Phan Thi Minh Giang, Deputy Director General of the Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaking at the second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) recently held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on March 3 reiterated Viet Nam’s opposition to the use of force against sovereign nations while responding to reporters’ questions regarding the recent escalation of severe tensions in the Middle East.

Viet Nam is deeply concerned about a new measure announced by the US to impose additional tariffs on goods from countries supplying oil to Cuba which will have serious impacts on Cuba’s economic and social activities as well as the lives of its people, Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on February 2.

As one of the first countries to recognise the State of Palestine, Viet Nam welcomes all efforts to bring lasting peace to the Gaza Strip for the benefit of the Palestinian people, on the basis of international law and the United Nations Charter.

Viet Nam is deeply concerned about information regarding the current situation in Venezuela, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on January 3.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 29 attended a national conference reviewing the performance of the diplomatic sector in 2025 and outlining key tasks for 2026, where he stressed the need for the strengthened implementation of a comprehensive foreign policy strategy at a higher level.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will organise a conference to review the implementation of Resolution 36-NQ/TW and other directions of the Politburo and Secretariat on overseas Vietnamese (OV) affairs over more than 20 years, aiming to propose appropriate policies and decisions for the new phase.

In light of increasingly complex developments in the armed conflict along the Cambodia – Thailand border, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 15 advised Vietnamese citizens currently in border provinces between the two countries to leave conflict areas immediately.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang chaired an annual meeting of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with diplomatic missions and resident foreign press agencies in Viet Nam in Ha Noi on December 12, during which she praised their cooperation and contributions to Viet Nam's accomplishments in 2025.

Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 6 attended the signing ceremony for the new regulations on coordination between the Ministries of Public Security, National Defence, and Foreign Affairs.

As a neighbour of both Cambodia and Thailand and a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Viet Nam is deeply interested in and welcomes the signing of the peace pact between Cambodia and Thailand on October 26, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang received her Chilean counterpart Gloria de la Fuente on October 24, affirming that the presence of the Chilean delegation in Viet Nam to attend the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrimes demonstrates Chile’s strong commitment to joining international efforts in combating cybercrime and transnational crime.

The visit will be made at the invitation of Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.