Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, now on a working visit to the US and the United Nations, received US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington DC in May 13 morning (local time).

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee’s 11th session closed on May 13 after three days of sitting, scrutinising socio-economic reports, allocation of State budget in 2021 - 2025, and investment plans for highway construction projects.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 13 called on the defence ministries of Vietnam and Indonesia to bolster consultations and support each other at multilateral forums, and maintain the common stance of ASEAN on regional issues, including the East Sea.

The official visit to Laos by Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue holds great significance and will actively contribute to the great relationship between the two legislative bodies and their countries, said Chairman of the Lao NA Saysomphone Phomvihane during an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the trip from May 15 to 17.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with US President Joe Biden on May 12 (US time) as part of his trip to the US for the ASEAN-US Special Summit held in Washington D.C.

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted the visiting Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party's (LPRP) Central Committee and President of the Lao People’s Supreme Court Viengthong Siphandone in Hà Nội on Friday.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 13.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his optimism for breakthroughs to be created in the ASEAN-US strategic partnership.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and leaders of ASEAN countries attended a reception hosted by President Biden at the White House on the evening of May 12 (US time).

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted visiting Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP)’s Central Committee and President of the Lao People’s Supreme Court Viengthong Siphandone in Hanoi on May 13.

Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang and his visiting Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto agreed to intensify bilateral defence relations in the time ahead in their talks in Hanoi on March 13.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has had a meeting with US President Joe Biden on May 12 (US time) as part of his trip to the US for the Special ASEAN-US Summit held in Washington DC.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and leaders of other ASEAN countries had a working lunch with US lawmakers in Washington DC on May 12 (US time).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of other ASEAN countries had a working lunch with US lawmakers in Washington D.C. on May 12 (local times).

Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh stressed Vietnam’s commitment made at COP26 to achieving net zero emission by 2050 while receiving UK and EU diplomats in Hanoi on May 12.

PathetLao Daily, a publication of the Lao News Agency, ran an article on May 13 about the upcoming visit by Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, saying the trip reflects the Vietnamese Party and State’s respect for the ties and special political trust with Laos.

Newly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Hai Hung presented his letter of credentials to Italian President Sergio Mattarella in a May 12 ceremony, during which both sides showed interest in strengthening the bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with Chief Executive Officer of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Scott A. Nathan on May 12 (US time) as part of his trip to the US.

Soldiers of Việt Nam’s Engineering Unit Rotation 1 participating in peacekeeping mission at the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) have recently deployed field reconnaissance to prepare for the rainy season and build barracks.

The Government of Việt Nam views the economic, trade, investment and financial relations with the US as a strong driver for the bilateral comprehensive partnership, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính told US Trade Representative Katherine Tai in their Washington DC meeting on May 12 morning (US time).