The 15th international conference on the East Sea wrapped up in Ho Chi Minh City on October 26, with four discussion sessions and a keynote speech on the second sitting.

While in the RoK, Politburo member Trần Tuấn Anh held working sessions with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yoo In-chon, Mayor of Busan city Park Heong-joon, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Chang Ho-jin, and First Vice Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Youngjin Jang.

Mongolia always treasures the development of its relationship with Việt Nam and considers Việt Nam a bridge to foster its relations with countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and a key partner of Mongolia in the region.

A high-ranking delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), led by Politburo member and Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh paid a working visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from October 23-25.

President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh hosted a reception in Ulaanbaatar on October 26 for Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam who have been on an official visit to the country.

Vietnam recognised and highly evaluated the decision of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China) to ease visa rules for Vietnamese citizens, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has said.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on October 26 provided updates on the jeep incident at Cu Lan village tourist area in Lac Duong district, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong that killed four tourists from the Republic of Korea and injured one Vietnamese.

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue has sent a letter of congratulations to Nukaga Fukushiro on his election as Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan.

The annual international conference on the East Sea held by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, now entering the 15th year, (DAV) has become an indispensable forum for all those who are interested in maintaining peace, stability and development in the East Sea, according to DAV Deputy Director Dr. Nguyen Hung Son.

Vietnamese citizens in Israel are still safe amidst complicated developments in the Middle East, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has said.

Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar and the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have received information from the authorities in Myanmar about the nearly 200 foreign citizens, including Vietnamese citizens, that have been rescued from the notorious cyber-scam casinos at the northern border.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara on October 26 agreed to work to elevate their countries’ strategic partnership to a new height.

So far, Vietnamese citizens currently residing in Israel remain safe, according to the foreign ministry spokesperson

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree emphasised that this is his first official foreign visit in his new position, and affirmed that Việt Nam is a close friend and one of Thailand's most important partners in the region.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai met visiting State Secretary of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research Dominique Paravicini in Hanoi on October 26.

The vote of confidence on 44 officials holding the positions elected or approved by the 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA) was held seriously and in line with regulations, reflecting the increasing democracy of parliamentary activities.

The agreement is expected to contribute to further promoting comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, bringing positive impacts in many areas.

The vote of confidence on 44 officials holding the positions elected or approved by the 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA) was held seriously and in line with regulations, reflecting the increasing democracy of parliamentary activities.

Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Khac Dinh on October 25 delivered a speech at a plenary session of the 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings held in Luanda from October 23 to 27.