Friendship
Can Tho Prepares to Host Vietnam - US Friendship Festival 2025
The Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Vietnam-US Friendship Association of Can Tho City and relevant departments and agencies, held a meeting to discuss preparations for the Vietnam-US Friendship Festival program on August 22.
Friendship
Can Tho Approves Humanitarian Program Funded by Project Vietnam Foundation (USA)
The People’s Committee of Can Tho City has issued a decision approving the non-project document for a humanitarian program providing medical and dental check-ups and treatments, scholarships, gifts, and wheelchairs for students and people with disabilities. The program is funded by Project Vietnam Foundation (PVF), a US-based organization.
Friendship
Story of Vietnam in Alisher Mukhamedov's Heart
On April 30, 2025, in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, the public was stunned to witness for the first time precious photos of President Ho Chi Minh's visit to the country in 1959. After more than half a century, these photos stand not only as historical marks but also as a bridge connecting the past with the present, of which the initiator and persistent builder is Alisher Rustamovich Mukhamedov, Chairman of the Uzbekistan-Vietnam Friendship Association, a special friend of Vietnam.
Vietnamese Navy Joins Friendship Parade in Malaysia
A delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy together with officers and sailors of Frigate 016 - Quang Trung took part in a street parade as part of the 3rd ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX-3), hosted by the Royal Malaysian Navy on August 17, in George Town (Penang, Malaysia).
Cuban President Expresses Gratitude for Support from the Vietnamese People
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez expressed his profound gratitude for the strong support of the Vietnamese people for Cuba on August 16, describing it as “an honorable gift” from a hardworking, heroic, and widely admired nation.
Botz László - Hungarian Officer and International Mission in Vietnam
In 1973, at the age of 29, young officer Botz László arrived in Vietnam as part of the Hungarian delegation of the International Commission for Control and Supervision (ICCS) tasked with overseeing the implementation of the Paris Agreement. That peacekeeping mission opened the door to his lifelong attachment to the S-shaped country - a loyal affection that he has continued to nurture for more than half a century.
Swiss Friends and the Vietnamese Flag on top of Notre Dame Cathedral
In 1969, while the world’s attention was fixed on the Paris Conference, three young Swiss men quietly raised the flag of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam atop the Notre Dame Cathedral. More than fifty years later, two of them, Olivier Parriaux and Bernard Bachelard, set foot in Vietnam for the first time. They did not come seeking recognition, but to affirm a simple truth: their journey with Vietnam has never ceased.
Diverse Proposals to Promote Hanoi - ASEAN People-to-people Cooperation
Applying digital technology, enhancing youth exchanges, expanding sustainable urban cooperation, promoting multimedia communications - These are among the proposals raised at the "People-to-people Diplomacy of Hanoi: 30 Years Accompanying and Promoting Vietnam-ASEAN Relations" seminar, aiming to further boost Hanoi-ASEAN people-to-people diplomacy towards greater depth and effectiveness.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long: Viet Nam Peace and Development Council Is Key Organization in People-to-People Diplomacy
On the morning of August 16, at the 5th Congress for the 2025-2030 term of the Viet Nam Peace and Development Council, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long attended and affirmed: The Viet Nam Peace and Development Council has effectively promoted its streamlined organizational model and its flexible, creative, and efficient working methods, becoming an important organization in people-to-people diplomacy.
National-level Launching Ceremony to Aid Cuban People with Food, Medical and Essential Supplies
On August 13 in Hanoi, a national-level launching ceremony was held for a program to support the Cuban People themed “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Friendship.” The 65-day campaign (from August 13 to October 16, 2025) aims to mobilize a minimum of 65 billion VND to provide medical supplies, essential goods, and support for sustainable development initiatives, contributing to efforts that help the Cuban people overcome current challenges.
Vietnam-Algeria Friendship Association for 2025-2030 Term: Promoting Economic Cooperation and People-to-People Exchanges
On August 12 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Algeria Friendship Association (the Association) held its 4th National Congress for the 2025-2030 term to review activities from 2016 to 2025 and outline directions for strengthening economic, cultural, and people-to-people cooperation, thereby contributing to consolidating the friendship between the two countries. Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van was elected President of the Association for the new term.
Vietnam and Cuba Sign Agreement On Judicial Cooperation
From August 11–12, a delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice, led by Party Central Committee member and Minister Nguyen Hai Ninh, paid a visit to Cuba to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the judicial sector.
New Momentum for Vietnam-Myanmar Relations Through People-to-People and Economic Cooperation
On August 11 in Hanoi, President of the Vietnam-Myanmar Friendship Association Chu Cong Phung received Wai Linn, the newly appointed Chargé d’Affaires of Myanmar in Vietnam. The two sides agreed to continue close coordination to promote people-to-people exchanges and economic cooperation, thereby contributing to strengthening the friendship between the two countries.
Ample Room to Further Enhance Vietnam-Bolivia Economic and Trade Relations
Bolivia is ready to open its mining sector to Vietnamese enterprises and expand exports of agricultural and forestry products, including quinoa, soybeans, corn, logs, and raw timber, to Vietnam.
Party General Secretary strengthens Vietnam–RoK ties in Seoul meeting
During a meeting on August 10 in Seoul with 100 representatives from the RoK’s intellectuals, associations, people’s organisations, businesses, and non-governmental organisations operating in Vietnam, Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his gratitude to Korean friendship, economic, cultural associations, universities, research institutes, individuals, and NGOs for their significant contributions to nurturing the Vietnam–RoK relationship.
Advancing Vietnam-Bulgaria Bilateral Relations Towards Greater Substance and Effectiveness
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Bulgaria (1950-2025), Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet paid a courtesy call and held talks with Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev at the headquarters of the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Angolan Media: President Luong Cuong’s Visit Boosts Bilateral Cooperation Between the Two Countries
On the afternoon of August 6, Angolan media outlets simultaneously reported on the State visit of President Luong Cuong and his spouse to Angola at the invitation of President João Lourenço and his spouse.
Vietnam and Egypt Pledge to Deepen Bilateral Defense Cooperation
On August 4, at the headquarters of the Egyptian Ministry of Defense in Cairo, General Abdel Mageed Saqr, Egypt’s Minister of Defense, emphasized his country’s desire to cooperate with Vietnam in the field of national defense.
Da Nang Hosts Vietnam-RoK Festival to Deepen Bilateral Ties
The Vietnam-RoK Festival 2025 officially opened at East Sea Park in Da Nang on the evening of August 1st, marking the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK). The event was organized by the Da Nang People’s Committee in collaboration with relevant partners.
10 Years of Friendship between Nam Tra My and Hamyang District (RoK): Testament to Solidarity and Shared Development
On the afternoon of August 1, a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Nam Tra My Commune (Da Nang) and Hamyang District (RoK) took place in Nam Tra My. The event affirmed the solidarity, exchange, and cooperative development between the two sides.
Vietnam, Uruguay Strengthen Political, Economic, and Multilateral Cooperation
During her working visit to Uruguay from July 31 to August 2, Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina and Uruguay Ngo Minh Nguyet held high-level meetings with leaders of the Communist Party of Uruguay, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare. Both sides agreed to enhance political relations, expand economic cooperation, accelerate trade negotiations between Vietnam and MERCOSUR, and bolster coordination at multilateral forums.
Promoting Vietnam-Malaysia Tourism Cooperation
On August 1 in Hanoi, the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board and Vietnam Airlines officially signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to boost tourism exchange between the two countries.
Strengthening Vietnam - Switzerland Friendship Relations
On the occasion of the 734th anniversary of the Swiss National Day (August 1, 1291 – August 1, 2025), the Union of Friendship Organizations of Can Tho City, in coordination with the Vietnam-Switzerland Friendship Association of Can Tho, organized a delegation to visit and extend congratulations to the Consulate General of Switzerland in Ho Chi Minh City.
