Top Vietnamese leader attends opening session of 20th Francophonie Summit

Vietnam consistently attaches importance and gives high priority to strengthening ties with Cambodia, General Secretary and President To Lam affirmed, stating that it always supports a peaceful, stable and developing Cambodia, and regards Cambodia's prosperity as a source of joy for Vietnam.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam affirmed the Vietnamese Party, State and people’s consistent stance of solidarity, support and standing with the fraternal Cuban people.

Through side events such as FrancoTech and the Francophone Entrepreneurs Forum, businesses and investors from the two countries can expand cooperation in digital technology and innovation, gradually build joint supply chains and tap markets in French-speaking countries.

The vote took place during the morning sitting of the 16th legislature’s second session under the chairmanship of National Assembly Vice President Nguyen Hong Dien. The law will take effect on March 1, 2027.

The amendments aim to address institutional bottlenecks, strengthen decentralisation, streamline administrative procedures and business conditions, promote fair competition and protect consumer rights, while meeting management requirements amid the development of the digital economy and the two-tier local administration model.

PM Hung’s participation in the 49th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Manila from November 14-17 further underscores Vietnam’s proactive, active and responsible commitment to contributing to ASEAN.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's attendance at the 49th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Manila, the Philippines, from November 14-17 aims to concretise Vietnam's foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, resilience, multilateralisation and diversification, and reaffirm ASEAN's position as Vietnam's foremost strategic priority in its foreign policy.

Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russian Valentina Matviyenko expressed her belief that Russia-Vietnam friendship will grow ever stronger and bring prosperity to their people. The two countries will continue on the right path and achieve new milestones together.

In the morning session, lawmakers will vote on the draft Laws on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Metrology and the Law on Securities, and the Resolution on the 2025 State budget settlement.

OIF Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo highlighted the significance of the 7th Francophonie Summit in Hanoi in 1997, which she described as a milestone that laid the foundation for the modern Francophone community.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stressed that a key task now is to translate the orientations and agreements reached by the two countries’ senior leaders into effective cooperation programmes and projects.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from November 14 to 16.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the 49th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Manila, the Philippines, from November 14 – 17 at the invitation of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. of the Philippines, the Chair of ASEAN in 2026.

Under the memorandum, the two parties will promote exchanges between their specialised departments to share information and experience in policy-making and governance.

At their talks, General Secretary and President Lam and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae reaffirmed that Vietnam and Japan are each other's leading and long-term important partners, sharing many common interests, with the development of one country creating favourable conditions for the groth of the other. Vietnam is a priority partner in Japan's foreign policy and the implementation of its New Growth Strategy.

To further strengthen the Vietnam-Venezuela Comprehensive Partnership and make it more effective, Giang proposed both sides make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, promptly address difficulties and seize new opportunities to expand cooperation in areas with potential, including oil and gas, telecommunications, agriculture, education and training, and tourism.

In a warm and friendly atmosphere, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako expressed their pleasure at the positive, substantive and comprehensive development of Vietnam-Japan relations, as well as increasingly vibrant exchanges between the two countries’ leaders and people.

The draft law adds provisions on the principles governing its application in cases of legal conflicts between the Law on Food Safety and other laws. It sets out additional obligations for businesses operating through e-commerce, provides for a food safety information and data system, and requires food businesses to meet good hygiene practices and apply advanced food management systems.

At the event, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung presented the certificate recognising Sugi as Vietnam-Japan Special Ambassador for the 2026–2029 term.

Speaking during the visit, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam expressed his impression of Meiko's development history and long-term investment commitment. He acknowledged the company’s contributions to job creation, human resources training, community support and the promotion of Vietnam-Japan friendship.