Both officials acknowledged the robust development of the bilateral relations, particularly in political and diplomatic exchanges. The bilateral economic and trade cooperation has also witnessed remarkable growth, with a 25 per cent increase in bilateral trade.

NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn stressed that Việt Nam wants to strengthen the friendship, solidarity and cooperation between the PDPU and the CPV, as well as between the two nations, based on mutual trust and support.

State President Lương Cường urged the Phú Thọ public security force to uphold their tradition of solidarity and maintain close coordination with other relevant forces to not only secure this year’s commemoration but also contribute to successfully fulfilling the wider tasks entrusted by the provincial leaders.

The top legislator expressed his hope that after graduation, many students studying the Vietnamese language at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies would become diplomats, entrepreneurs, teachers, interpreters, or researchers on Việt Nam, serving as a vital link in fostering cooperation between the two countries.

April 7 is recognized by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as World Health Day. Each year, the day focuses on a specific theme to raise awareness and encourage global action on health challenges. This year's theme is "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures," aiming to strengthen maternal and child health protection to minimize disease and mortality risks. Vietnam has made significant efforts to protect the rights of women and children, particularly in maternal and child healthcare, aligning with sustainable development goals.

State President Lương Cường, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Đỗ Văn Chiến, Minister of National Defence Phan Văn Giang, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Văn Chính, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyễn Khắc Định were among those who attended the ceremony.

The visit is a vivid testament to the excellent cooperation between the two countries across multiple domains, from politics to economy, trade and investment, culture, defence, security, education - training, and transport, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Spain Đoàn Thanh Song.

They also agreed that parliamentary cooperation between the two countries will further contribute to implementing the Việt Nam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework, thus promoting collaboration between the two countries in the fields of economy, trade, education- training, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.

The two sides agreed to continue strengthening close and effective cooperation between the two legislatures in the time ahead.

The NA Chairman emphasised that no country or society can achieve sustainable development without placing people at the centre of all policies.

“Before the phone call, the question was whether Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs were negotiable or non-negotiable. Now we know — they are negotiable,” Thayer said. “This will have a major positive impact on the market.”

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on April 6 chaired a regular Cabinet meeting and a teleconference between the Government and localities to assess the socio-economic situation in March and the first quarter of this year, and outline key tasks for April and the time ahead.

PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam’s recent concrete and practical actions have been highly positive and appropriate, demonstrating its goodwill in fostering balanced and sustainable economic and trade cooperation with the US.

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn held talks with President of the Senate of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbaeva in Tashkent on April 5 afternoon (local time) following an official welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese leader.

A delegation comprising representatives from the Embassy of Việt Nam, affiliated agencies, and the Vietnamese community in Laos, led by Ambassador Nguyễn Minh Tâm, on April 5 paid tribute to Khamtay Siphandone, former President of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and former President of the Laos.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on April 5 chaired a meeting between standing cabinet members and leaders of ministries, sectors, and localities to promote balanced, sustainable, and mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation with the US, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new tariff policy.

In Malaysia’s capacity as ASEAN Chair for 2025, under the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) pillar, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Zafrul Abdul Aziz will chair a Special ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting on April 10 to discuss the US’s new reciprocal tariff imposition.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will pay an official visit to Việt Nam from April 8-10, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

ational Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn, his spouse Nguyễn Thị Thanh Nga and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese NA arrived in Tashkent on April 5 afternoon, beginning their attendance at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) and official visit to Uzbekistan.

A delegation of Đà Nẵng city led by Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Lê Trung Chinh came to the Consulate General of Laos in the city to pay tribute to Khamtay Siphandone, former President of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and former President of Laos, who passed away on April 2.