Arakelyan said the partnership between the two NA offices holds an important role within the framework of the strong friendship and cooperation between the two countries and their parliaments.
In recognition of the close and special relationship between Việt Nam and Laos, authorities announced that official mourning will be observed from April 4 to 5.
Appreciating Khamtay Siphandone's significant contributions to the bilateral relations, PM Phạm Minh Chính extended his deepest condolences to the Lao Government leaders and the bereaved family.
Over the past 50 years, the two countries have maintained fine relations through both Party and State channels. High-level exchanges have strengthened these ties, including Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính's meeting with President Ndayishimiye on the sidelines of the 78th UN General Assembly in September 2023, and Secretary General of the National Council for the Defence of Democracy – Forces for the Defence of Democracy Révérien Ndikuriyo’s working visit to Việt Nam in July 2024.
Việt Nam will continue to coordinate and engage in discussions with the US in a constructive and cooperative spirit to find practical solutions that contribute to the stable and sustainable development of bilateral economic relations
Lao former President Khamtay Siphandone was also one of the Lao leaders who maintained close and strong relations with Vietnamese leaders at all times.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính was chairing the first meeting of the steering committee for international financial centres (IFCs) in Việt Nam on Thursday.
It is essential to bring into full play international economic commitments, agreements and links, particularly new-generation Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), to enhance mutually beneficial interests and avoid dependence on certain partners.
Armenia and Việt Nam will broaden collaboration in various areas, especially economy, health care, tourism, infrastructure, and transport connectivity, thereby maximising the potential of each nation.
All members of the Federation Council and parties in the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation share a deep fondness for Việt Nam and a firm commitment to strengthening the traditional friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Public entertainment and celebratory events will be suspended.
Belgium reiterated steadfast support for Việt Nam. One of the key demonstrations of this commitment is the Belgian Chamber of Representatives' adoption of a resolution in support of the AO/dioxin victims in Việt Nam.
The chairwoman of the Armenia-Việt Nam parliamentary friendship group voiced her hope that Việt Nam will soon open an embassy in Armenia, and that the two countries will reach an agreement on visa exemptions to facilitate people-to-people exchanges
Expressing sorrow over Khamtay's passing, Party leader Tô Lâm extended his heartfelt condolences to the high-ranking leaders and people of Laos, and the late leader’s family.
During the talks between Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn and Armenian counterparts, both parliamentary leaders agreed that bilateral relations had witnessed positive developments across multiple fields, yet there remained untapped potential for further cooperation.
Japan continues to be Việt Nam's top economic partner, and cooperation in new fields such as green transition and digital transformation has progressed with many specific projects.
Several cases involve exceptionally large monetary values and thousands of stakeholders.
The Ordinance on the Management and Protection of the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum Historical Site prioritises recruiting highly qualified professionals, including experts with deep technical knowledge and top-performing graduates, into the management and protection force.