Rachel Stohl, Senior Vice President of Research Programmes at the Stimson Centre, said Vietnam and the US have gone from former foes to comprehensive strategic partners, and are working together for peace and for the benefit of their peoples.

Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Hanoi on May 15, beginning her two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly received a touching gift from young Vietnamese learners in Belarus after presenting them with a bookcase of Vietnamese titles.

The assigned agencies must gather public opinions, ensuring that all feedback is recorded in accordance with the scope of the amendments to the 2013 Constitution for reporting to the National Assembly for consideration, said Party leader To Lam.

General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, along with the high-level Vietnamese delegation, returned to Hanoi this morning, successfully concluding their visits to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, the Russian Federation, and Belarus.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the recent proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to restart direct negotiations with Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of peaceful dialogue and respect for international law.

Party Chief To Lam expressed delight over the signing of a Joint Declaration with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership - marking a historic milestone in Vietnam-Belarus ties.

The General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army is overseeing the organization and training of military and militia forces for the grand parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

General Secretary To Lam and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko signed a joint declaration on the establishment of a Vietnam - Belarus Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam will work collaboratively with all parties to ensure a successful review process that meets international expectations.

The two PMs will co-chair the fourth Vietnam - Thailand Joint Cabinet meeting from May 15 to 16.

Vietnam attaches importance to its traditional friendship with Belarus and wishes to further strengthen cooperation across all fields for the mutual benefit of the two nations, and for peace, cooperation, and development.

As part of General Secretary To Lam’s visit to Russia, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly visited two prominent art institutions: S.A. Gerasimov All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography ( VGIK) and V.I. Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute.

Vice Chairwoman of the NA's Committee for Legal and Judicial Affairs Nguyen Phuong Thuy said the proposed shortening of the NA’s term is to meet practical requirements.

Belarus greeted General Secretary To Lam and his spouse with a traditional ceremony as they began a state visit.

At a gratitude meeting in Moscow, General Secretary To Lam reaffirms enduring friendship and strategic vision for the Vietnam-Russia partnership.

On the occasion of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost being elected the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the papal name Leo XIV, President Luong Cuong on May 10 sent a congratulatory message.

General Secretary To Lam met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a private high-level discussion at the Kremlin on May 10.

On the evening of May 9, during a state banquet hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin for high-level leaders attending his inauguration, General Secretary To Lam engaged in bilateral meetings with several foreign heads of state and government.