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.

The five-day visit aimed to realise a cooperative agreement with Pinar del Río province and further promote collaboration between Vietnamese and Cuban localities.

The 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) concluded in Geneva on April 4, marking Việt Nam’s active participation and substantive contributions.

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn, his spouse Nguyễn Thị Thanh Nga and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese NA wrapped up their official visit to Armenia and left Yerevan on April 5 morning (local time) for Uzbekistan where they will attend the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) and pay an official visit to the country.

On behalf of the Party and State leaders of Vietnam, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man and his spouse will attend the 150th Assembly of the Inter - Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) and pay official visits to Uzbekistan and Armenia from April 2-8. Over the past 45 years since joining the IPU, the Vietnamese parliament has consistently expressed itself as a responsible member, which has actively contributed to the union’s activities. This participation and contributions to the IPU have significantly enhanced the position of the National Assembly in particular and Vietnam as a whole on the international arena.

Resolution 57 lays a roadmap to dismantle institutional constraints, modernise digital infrastructure, elevate human capital, strengthen enterprise-led innovation, and transform public governance through technology.

Việt Nam always values its friendship and cooperation with African countries, including Burundi, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Tô Lâm told President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye during a reception in Hà Nội on April 4.

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan on April 4 as part of his ongoing official visit to the West Asian country, in which he affirmed that Việt Nam always treasures its traditional relationship and multi-faceted cooperation with Armenia and stands ready to serve as a bridge to strengthen cooperation between Armenia and other ASEAN member states.

General Secretary Tô Lâm stressed Việt Nam's willingness to engage with the US to lower import tariffs on US goods to zero

Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Trần Quang Phương had a meeting with Deputy Speaker of the Armenian National Assembly Hakob Arshakyan in Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, on April 4.

National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn and his spouse Nguyễn Thị Thanh Nga visited the Yerevan State University on April 4 as part of their official trip to Armenia.

Armenian Ambassador to Việt Nam Suren Baghdasaryan has highlighted the significance of National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn's official visit to Armenia, describing it as a symbol of strengthening diplomatic and political-economic cooperation between the two nations.

Deputy PM Hồ Đức Phowsc highlighted a recent decree, issued on March 31, slashing 23 tariff lines on goods imported from the US, many now at 0 per cent, as proof of Việt Nam's goodwill.

President Ndayishimiye expressed his delight at visiting the fraternal Việt Nam and witnessing firsthand the country's remarkable historical achievements after nearly 40 years of renewal.