VOV.VN - Vietnam’s foreign affairs in 2025 were marked by an intense pace of senior-level diplomacy, with frequent bilateral visits and active participation by Party and State leaders in major multilateral forums.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse paid a state visit to Indonesia, an official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat, and an official visit to Singapore from March 9 to 13. The working trip was described as historic as Vietnam simultaneously upgraded ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships with both Indonesia and Singapore.
During the five-day trip, the General Secretary held more than 40 engagements, including talks and meetings with senior leaders, aimed at expanding economic cooperation and strengthening Vietnam’s strategic influence within ASEAN.
In the photo, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosts a state welcome ceremony for Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam in Jakarta, featuring a 21-gun salute.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse paid state visits to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, an official visit to Russia where they attended events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and a state visit to Belarus from May 5 to 12.
The four-country trip was described as a key milestone in implementing Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralism and diversification, as well as its proactive and comprehensive international integration. The trip also underscored Vietnam’s commitment to fostering long-term, practical and mutually beneficial cooperation with traditional partners, while reaffirming enduring ties and goodwill with friendly nations.
In the photo: Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse attend a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War at Red Square in Moscow. (Photo: VNA)
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse paid a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10 to 13, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. General Secretary Lam became the first state guest received by the RoK’s new administration. During the four-day visit, he took part in nearly 30 substantive engagements. The two sides also signed 50 cooperation agreements involving ministries, agencies, organisations, businesses and localities of both countries, reflecting growing depth and breadth in bilateral ties.
In the photo, RoK President Lee Jae-myung hosts a state welcoming ceremony for Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam, featuring a 21-gun salute, in Seoul.
Party General Secretary To Lam paid a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) from October 9 to 11 where he attended events marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea.
The visit marked an important milestone in bilateral relations, contributing to enhanced cooperation between the two ruling parties and the two countries. It was seen as aligning with the aspirations of the peoples of Vietnam and the DPRK, while also supporting peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and globally.
In the photo, DPRK leader Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of State Affairs Commission, hosts a welcoming ceremony for Party General Secretary To Lam in Pyongyang.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse paid official visits to Finland and Bulgaria from October 20 to 24, underscoring Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with traditional partners as well as with countries in Northern Europe and the Balkan region.
The visits yielded significant outcomes, including the upgrading of Vietnam’s relations with both Finland and Bulgaria to the level of Strategic Partnership, reflecting closer political ties and expanded cooperation across multiple fields.
In the photo, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev hosts a welcoming ceremony for Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse paid an official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from October 28 to 30, marking one of Vietnam’s key diplomatic engagements in 2025.
The visit underscored the growing stature of Vietnam–UK relations within the broader foreign policy frameworks of both countries. During the three-day trip, General Secretary To Lam took part in more than 20 high-level and substantive engagements.
On the occasion, the two sides agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reflecting deeper political trust and expanded cooperation across multiple sectors.
In the photo, Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Party General Secretary To Lam paid a state visit to Laos from December 1 to 2, where he attended events marking the 50th anniversary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s National Day and co-chaired a high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.
The visit reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of giving the highest priority to its special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos. During the trip, the two sides signed several key cooperation documents, providing a legal framework and setting out new directions for bilateral collaboration.
In the photo, Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse attend the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the National Day of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. (Photo: VNA)
President Luong Cuong paid a state visit to Laos from April 24 to 25, marking his first official visit to the neighbouring country since taking office. During the two-day trip, President Cuong held around 15 high-level engagements.
The visit delivered a strong message of reaffirming the enduring value of the Vietnam–Laos special relationship, as well as both sides’ determination to elevate bilateral ties to a new stage of development that is closer, more substantive and more effective.
In the photo, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong poses for a photo with Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith.
Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong and his spouse paid state visits to Egypt and Angola from August 3 to 9, marking a significant step in Vietnam’s outreach to Africa.
During the trip, Vietnam and Egypt established a Comprehensive Partnership, the first such framework between Vietnam and a country in Africa. The visit also set out orientations to develop Vietnam–Angola ties into a model “partnership for cooperation and shared development,” reflecting efforts to promote South–South cooperation.
President Luong Cuong also made his first visit to the Arab League, where he delivered a policy address, underscoring Vietnam’s intention to deepen engagement with the Arab world.
In the photo, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi meet the press following their talks.
President Luong Cuong paid a working visit to China from September 2 to 4, where he attended events marking the 80th anniversary of the world’s victory over fascism and held talks with Chinese leaders. The visit aimed to further deepen the Vietnam–China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and the strategically significant Vietnam–China community with a shared future.
During the trip, President Luong Cuong held highly productive talks with Chinese Communist Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping.
In the photo, President Luong Cuong attends the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the world’s victory over fascism at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. (photo: VNA).
President Luong Cuong and his spouse paid a working visit to the United States from September 21 to 24, where he attended the high-level general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly and held a series of bilateral engagements.
The trip took place as Vietnam and the United Nations marked their 80th anniversaries, while Vietnam and the United States commemorated 30 years of normalised diplomatic relations. Over the four-day visit, President Luong Cuong conducted nearly 70 substantive and effective engagements.
During the visit, Vietnam and Tuvalu signed a joint communiqué establishing diplomatic relations.
In the photo, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong meets UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
President Luong Cuong attended the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week and held bilateral engagements in the Republic of Korea from October 29 to November 1. During the visit, President Luong Cuong took part in discussions and delivered key remarks at APEC leaders’ meetings, as well as at the APEC CEO Summit 2025. He also held a series of meetings with leaders of APEC member economies on the sidelines of the event.
In the photo, President Luong Cuong attends a welcoming dinner for APEC leaders hosted by RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse paid official visits to Poland and the Czech Republic, attended the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, and held bilateral engagements in Switzerland from January 15 to 23.
The Europe trip helped elevate Vietnam’s bilateral cooperation with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland, while enabling Vietnam to maximise opportunities for economic engagement and investment promotion on the sidelines of the WEF.
In the photo, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shakes hands with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter during talks in Switzerland, where the two sides agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse paid a working trip to France where he attended the third United Nations Ocean Conference and conducted bilateral engagements, and then paid official visits to Estonia and Sweden from June 5 to 14.
The trip, which featured nearly 90 activities across three European countries, left a strong imprint at both bilateral and multilateral levels, underscoring Vietnam’s message as a proactive, responsible and forward-looking partner ready to engage, contribute and take a leading role in emerging global issues.
In the photo, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse conclude their working trip to France.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the 2025 BRICS Plus Summit and held bilateral meetings in Brazil from July 4 to 8, marking Vietnam’s first participation in the BRICS summit as a Partner Country.
During the trip, the Prime Minister delivered remarks at two of the three most important high-level sessions of the summit and held bilateral meetings with around 20 leaders of countries and international organisations. Vietnam and Brazil also signed six cooperation agreements, further strengthening bilateral ties.
In the photo, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse conducted official visits to Kuwait and Algeria, attended the G20 Summit, and held bilateral activities in South Africa from November 16 to 24.
During the trip, Vietnam upgraded its relations with Kuwait, Algeria, and South Africa to Strategic Partnership status, marking the country’s first strategic partnerships in the Middle East and Africa among 70 countries. At the G20 Summit, the Prime Minister delivered remarks at various high-level sessions and held meetings with about 30 world leaders and representatives of international organisations.
In the photo, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the opening day of the G20 Summit.
In 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made two visits to Laos to co-chair the 47th and 48th Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee meetings (January 9-10 and December 2-3) and took part in meetings between the two parties’ Politburos. He also traveled twice to Malaysia to attend the 46th and 47th ASEAN Summits (May 24-28 and October 25-28) and visited China for the WEF Tianjin Summit (June 24-26) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit (August 31-September 1).
In the photo, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and UN Secretary-General António Guterres depart Hanoi for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit.
From April 2-8, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse attended the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU-150) and conducted official visits to Uzbekistan and Armenia.
Chairman Tran delivered a keynote speech at the IPU-150 plenary session and completed a schedule of substantive bilateral engagements. The trip strengthened Vietnam’s longstanding friendly relations with Uzbekistan and Armenia.
In the photo, Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man delivers a speech at the IPU-150 assembly.
From July 22-30, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse attended the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Switzerland where he conducted bilateral activities, and then made official visits to Morocco and Senegal.
The trip enhanced political understanding and trust at the highest levels and opened new avenues for cooperation between Vietnam and the host countries, particularly through parliamentary channels.
In the photo, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man poses for a photo alongside other leaders at the opening session of the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.
From September 16-20, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse attended the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46) and made an official visit to Malaysia.
Chairman Man reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to working closely with AIPA to turn ASEAN’s vision and aspirations into reality. The visit included a range of substantive activities that strengthened political trust and promoted practical, effective cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia across multiple sectors.
In the photo, Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at AIPA-46 General Assembly.
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Vietnam’s diplomatic sector to enhance the country’s international standing and actively shape its role in global affairs, highlighting the importance of soft power in reflecting Vietnam’s growing stature and capabilities.
VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has returned to Hanoi, successfully concluding a working trip to Finland and Bulgaria that marked new milestones in Vietnam’s diplomatic outreach and international partnerships.
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the diplomatic sector to proactively deepen relations with neighboring countries, major powers, Southeast Asian nations, traditional allies, and key and potential partners.
VOV.VN - Amid fast-evolving geopolitical, economic, technological, and environmental challenges, Vietnam is working to adapt its multilateral diplomacy to strengthen its international position and actively participate in shaping multilateral institutions for peace, cooperation, and sustainable development.
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