Top legislator meets parliamentary leaders of Singapore, Azerbaijan, Belarus
Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on November 21 met Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-jin, Speaker of the Azerbaijani National Assembly Sahiba Gafarova, and Deputy Chairman of the Representatives Chambers of the Belarusian NA Valeriy Vatslavovich Mitskevich in Phnom Penh.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (fourth from right) and Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-jin (fifth from right) (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman VuongDinh Hue on November 21 met Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament TanChuan-jin, Speaker of the Azerbaijani National Assembly Sahiba Gafarova, andDeputy Chairman of the Representatives Chambers of the Belarusian NA Valeriy VatslavovichMitskevich in Phnom Penh.
In his meeting with TanChuan-jin, Hue affirmed that Vietnam treasures and wishes to furtherdevelop its strategic partnership with Singapore.
The two countries’ resumption of high-level delegationexchanges after the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to creating newmotivation for bilateral cooperation and post-pandemic socio-economic recovery,he added.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of theestablishment of bilateral diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversaryof the strategic partnership, the two sides agreed to maintain the exchange ofhigh-ranking and all-level delegations in all channels, organise parliamentarycooperation activities, and expand collaboration in digital and green economy.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the Azerbaijani National Assembly Sahiba Gafarova (sixth from left) posing for a photo (Photo: VNA)
Receiving Sahiba Gafarova, Hue expressed his hopethat they will have more meetings and contacts bilaterally andon the sidelines of regional and international inter-parliamentary forums,given that this is the first-ever meeting of the top leaders of thetwo countries’ NAs.
Vietnam always attaches importance to its relations withtraditional friends, including Azerbaijan, and appreciates the country’s greatand precious support for Vietnam’s past struggle for national independence aswell as its present nation building and development cause.
There remains an ample room for bilateral cooperation invarious fields, Hue stated, appreciating the two sides’ coordination andsupport at multilateral parliamentary cooperation mechanisms such as the Inter-ParliamentaryUnion (IPU) and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).
He expressed his hope to boost cooperation between the twoNAs to make it one of the important pillars in the bilateral relations.
Sahiba Gafarova said she is delighted to meet her Vietnamesecounterpart in the context of the 30th anniversary of theestablishment of bilateral diplomatic ties, considering it a chance to discussmeasures to strengthen the traditional friendship.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue meets Deputy Chairman of the Representatives Chambers of the Belarusian NA Valeriy Vatslavovich Mitskevich (Photo: VNA)
During Hue’s meeting with Valeriy Vatslavovich Mitskevich,he affirmed Vietnam always treasures its relations with traditional friends,including Belarus.
To deepen the bilateral cooperation, the two sides agreed tointensify cooperation in economics, trade, investment, tourism andpeople-to-people exchanges; and consider parliamentary collaboration animportant channel in the Vietnam-Belarus relations.
Valeriy Vatslavovich Mitskevich took the occasion to congratulateVietnam on its election to the United Nations Human Rights Council./.
Vietnam and Azerbaijan have potential to boost cooperation in various fields, particularly in economy, trade and investment, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told visiting Azerbaijan Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov at their meeting in Hanoi on July 19.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the country and Belarus at a reception for the new Belarus Ambassador to Vietnam, Uladzimir Baravikou, on October 11.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed Singapore support Vietnam in building a digital platform and promoting digital transformation while meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 12 on the occasion of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (fourth from right) and Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-jin (fifth from right) (Photo: VNA) 
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the Azerbaijani National Assembly Sahiba Gafarova (sixth from left) posing for a photo (Photo: VNA) 
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue meets Deputy Chairman of the Representatives Chambers of the Belarusian NA Valeriy Vatslavovich Mitskevich (Photo: VNA) 
