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.

Viet Nam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively engaging in discussions with partner countries to improve citizen protection efforts and strengthen the fight against organised crime in Cambodia and beyond, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on October 16.

Viet Nam welcomes Timor-Leste’s upcoming official admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press conference in Ha Noi on October 16.

Party General Secretary To Lam has urged the Party Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to continue closely coordinating with central and local agencies to proactively, cohesively, and effectively carry out foreign affairs and international integration tasks.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pledged to work closely with ministries, sectors, localities, and domestic organisations to develop more programmes aimed at implementing the “Day for Honouring Vietnamese Language in Vietnamese Communities Abroad” initiative, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang stated.

On the occasion of the diplomatic sector's 80th anniversary (August 28, 1945–2025), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang shared key milestones and contributions of consular and citizen protection affairs to Viet Nam’s diplomacy, as well as strategic directions for elevating these efforts in the new development phase.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a flag-hoisting ceremony in Ha Noi on August 8 to mark the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967 – 2025).

Viet Nam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a reception in Ha Noi on July 28 to mark the 30th anniversary of its accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the bloc's 58th founding anniversary.

According to the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, 140 Vietnamese citizens were temporarily detained by Cambodian authorities in Phnom Penh on July 14 due to suspected involvement in online scam activities.

On July 16, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated with ministries, branches and localities to open Viet Nam Summer Camp 2025 in Dak Lak to create opportunities for the young generation of overseas Vietnamese to learn about their roots and connect with their homeland.

Viet Nam has invited the defence ministers of Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Cuba, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan to attend the celebration of the 80th National Day anniversary on September 2; and five countries – Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Belarus – to send forces to participate in the parade at the National Day celebration.

The Foreign Ministry spokeperson was responding to a reporter's question regarding July 12, 2025, which marked the 9th anniversary of the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the East Sea arbitration case between the Philippines and China under Annex VII of UNCLOS.