In an interview with Viet Nam Times Magazine on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and the Philippines (July 12, 1976 - July 12, 2026), Philippine Ambassador to Viet Nam Francisco Noel R. Fernandez III stated that the elevation of bilateral ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership reflects the strong commitment of both countries to further advancing dialogue and cooperation across the political, economic, and cultural spheres, thereby delivering tangible benefits to the people and businesses of both countries.

After several consecutive days of operations in Playa Grande, the epicenter of the earthquake in Venezuela's La Guaira State, Vietnam's search and rescue team has recovered a total of 45 victims' bodies from collapsed structures while carrying out a wide range of humanitarian and medical assistance for affected residents. The team's efforts have not only been recognized by the Venezuelan authorities but have also attracted the attention of numerous international media outlets.

The Embassy of Vietnam in Bulgaria, concurrently accredited to North Macedonia, in collaboration with the Vietnam Cultural and Tourism Association in Europe (VNCT), the Vietnam Cultural Center in France, and the organizers of the Skopje Summer Festival, successfully hosted the "Vietnam Day in Skopje 2026" event on June 30, at the National Opera and Ballet Theatre in the center of Skopje.

People-to-people diplomacy needs to shift decisively from friendship exchanges to resource connectivity, closely aligning with the development goals of the Capital and the country. This orientation was emphasized by leaders of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enhance the effectiveness of people-to-people diplomacy and contribute to achieving the Capital's development objectives in the new period.