Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero in Hanoi on 7 October during the Panamanian President’s official visit to Vietnam. Earlier that morning, National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man also held talks with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero, focusing on stronger parliamentary ties and closer cooperation between the two countries.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero in Hanoi on 7 October during the Panamanian President’s official visit to Vietnam. Earlier that morning, National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man also held talks with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero, focusing on stronger parliamentary ties and closer cooperation between the two countries.
The 25th General Assembly of the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries (VECONAC) was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 5 October. The 25th General Assembly of VECONAC adopted several important resolutions and admitted Timor-Leste as its 11th member.
Vietnam and Canada have agreed to upgrade their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. The agreement was reached during talks between Party General Secretary and President To Lam and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the evening of 24 September, Vietnam time.
From agricultural and aquatic products to processed goods, the need for more direct and convenient transport routes from the Mekong Delta to international markets is becoming increasingly clear. The Nanning–Can Tho direct river-sea container route adds another shipping option. But to maintain stable operation, cargo sources and the connectivity of the entire logistics chain remain important factors.
On 25 September, during a state visit by Party General Secretary and President To Lam to Canada, the two nations elevated bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. Built on eight pillars, the landmark upgrade places trade, investment, and high technology front and centre.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam delivered a policy speech at the Parliament of Canada. The Vietnamese top leader outlined the foundations of bilateral ties, Vietnam’s development path and new opportunities for cooperation to deliver substantive benefits for the people of both countries.