State President Luong Cuong gave a reception in Hanoi on March 4 for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mongolia Ganzorig Damdin, during which he affirmed that Vietnam consistently attaches importance to, and wishes to continue strengthening the traditional friendship with Mongolia across all fields in line with the two sides’ capacities and needs.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, at the sacred moment of transition between the old and new year, State President Luong Cuong, on behalf of Party and State leaders, has delivered a message of greetings to all compatriots, comrades, and soldiers nationwide, and the Vietnamese community abroad as well.
On the morning of January 22, as part of the official agenda for the 14th National Party Congress, Member of the Politburo and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Luong Cuong, who is also the Chairman of the National Defense and Security Council and the Commander-in-Chief of the People’s Armed Forces, attended a group discussion with the delegation from the Central Public Security Party Organization.
The 14th National Party Congress is a momentous event for the country and a historic turning point toward the 100th founding anniversary of the Party (February 3, 1930-2030), concentrating the will, aspirations, and determination of our entire Party, people, and armed forces with the spirit of strategic self-reliance, self-strengthening, and confidence to advance strongly into a new era, for a peaceful, independent, democratic, prosperous, civilised, and happy Vietnam steadily progressing towards socialism.
On January 20 morning, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam officially opened at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.
The year 2025 closed on a positive note, with Vietnam’s international prestige rising, bilateral and multilateral relations strengthened, and its role in global forums increasingly prominent.
State President Luong Cuong stressed the importance of further strengthening political trust, stepping up delegation exchanges and high-level contacts, and closely coordinating in defence and security cooperation, while proposing that both sides work together to widely disseminate the historical significance of bilateral relations among younger generations.
South African President Ramaphosa’s visit to Vietnam is seen as a major step forward in Vietnam–South Africa relations, reflecting the two countries’ special appreciation and determination to elevate their partnership. It also provides an opportunity for both sides to review collaboration, identify new areas of cooperation, and chart future directions for economic, trade, and investment ties.
The elevation of Vietnam-France ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership provides opportunities for deeper cooperation between France and Vietnam, and between ASEAN and the EU.
State President Luong Cuong stressed the importance of economic restructuring in conjunction with a shift in the growth model, and of maximising the province’s unique advantages while ensuring the efficient mobilisation and allocation of resources.
State President Luong Cuong paid a pre-Tet visit to the Mobile Police Command under the Ministry of Public Security in Hanoi on January 22, during which he praised the force for its excellent performance in 2024 and great contributions to the country’s achievements amid difficulties and challenges.
State President Luong Cuong on December 26 received newly-appointed ambassadors of Cuba, Zimbabwe and Bolivia, who came to present their credentials.
State President Luong Cuong attended a national political-military conference in Hanoi on December 26, during which he underlined the need for the entire army to continue sticking to the all-people defence and people’s war strategy to protect the Fatherland in the new context, following the principle that the people are the root.