Public security ministries of Vietnam, Laos strengthen all-round cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son expressed his delight at the recent positive developments in bilateral ties and proposed major directions to strengthen the partnership across politics and diplomacy, trade and investment, science and technology, education and training, sustainable development, and people-to-people exchange.

The trip is made at the invitation of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and President of Frannce Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal, and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Lao Party Central Committee's External Relations Commission committed to jointly developing a cooperation agreement for the 2026–2030 period; ensuring thorough preparations for high-level diplomatic activities and cooperation mechanisms; and intensifying information exchange and experience sharing in Party building and preparations for each country’s Party Congress.

The planned merger of Kon Tum and Quang Ngai aims to create a larger administrative unit with breakthrough potential, poised to become a vital growth pole in the Central – Central Highlands region and generate spillovers for the surrounding areas and the nation at large.

In June and the remaining months of the year, the office must hold a mid-year review of key missions, and formulate detailed plans for the latter half of 2025, he instructed.

As Vietnam’s second-largest province by area, the new province would also play a critical role in safeguarding national territory, ensuring political stability, and preserving the cultural identities of its diverse ethnic communities, particularly those in remote, mountainous, and ethnic minority areas.

In the context of an increasingly complex and unpredictable global and regional landscape, President Cuong called on all relevant forces and competent agencies to build on the gained achievements, and thoroughly grasp, closely follow, and effectively implement the policies and decisions of the Politburo, the Secretariat, the National Assembly, and the Government, as well as the directives of Party General Secretary To Lam on national defence, security, and foreign affairs.

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The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam's attendance at the national congress of Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) was a testament to the close cooperation between the two countries, and an opportunity to promote their practical cooperation projects in the fields of infrastructure development, education, digital transformation and youth capacity building - Tanzania's top development priorities in the new term.

Vietnam Airlines plays a core role in fulfilling the country’s political, defence, social welfare and diplomatic missions – from emergency situations to events of national importance.

Vietnam consistently pursues a foreign policy of actively engaging in and supporting international mechanisms and being a responsible member, with the aim of maintaining stability and fostering cooperation.

The dialogue aimed to promote the effective implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development, contributing to boosting rapid and sustainable national economic growth.

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Vietnam is refining its institutional framework, improve the business environment, and remove bottlenecks to unlock resources. The Government has identified administrative reform, streamlined procedures, and decentralisation as top priorities to position Vietnam as Southeast Asia’s best investment destination.

He called on all countries to join hands in writing a new chapter of Asia’s miraculous growth story, and overcoming challenges for global and regional peace, cooperation, and prosperity.

The Vietnamese Party chief stressed the need for both sides to thoroughly follow the contents already agreed upon, thereby improving the quality of the strategic advisory work in service of the two Parties’ leadership.

According to the researcher, this trip was expected to open a new chapter in the diplomatic ties between the two countries, particularly as they upgraded their relationship to the highest level of comprehensive strategic partnership in November last year during the visit of Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam to Malaysia.

The talks between the offices of the CPV and LPRP Central Committees, Vietnam's nomination of a candidate for the judge position at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, and Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang's farewell meetings with UN leaders are among news highlights on May 30.

During this phase, the NA voted to adopt eight resolutions, paving the way for amendments to several articles of the 2013 Constitution, preparing for the election of deputies to the 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, and making decisions on other urgent matters in line with the Politburo’s resolutions.