State President Luong Cuong offered his congratulations to Indian President Droupadi Murmu, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent a congratulatory message to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese leaders on August 15 extended congratulations to their Indian counterparts on the 79th Independence Day (August 15, 1947–2025) of the South Asian country.
State President Luong Cuong offered his congratulations to Indian President Droupadi Murmu, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent a congratulatory message to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man sent a similar message to Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha (the lower house) Om Birla.
The same day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son extended congratulations to Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Vietnam and India set up diplomatic ties in 1972 and elevated the relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016./.
Party General Secretary To Lam congratulated Indian people on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day (August 15, 1947 – 2025), and praised the remarkable achievements the country has made over the years, particularly in socio-economic development, science and technology, and its increasing position in the region and the world.
An online seminar on strengthening trade relations through international trade fairs, held by the Vietnam Trade Office in India on June 25, saw the participation of nearly 50 Vietnamese seafood companies and 50 Indian enterprises in sectors of processed food, agricultural products, fruits, and spices.
The Department of Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention and Control under Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and the General Directorate of Counterintelligence under the Cuban Ministry of the Interior signed a cooperation agreement, marking a new step forward in cybersecurity cooperation.
PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam supports efforts to peacefully resolve all disputes in accordance with international law and practice, emphasising that Vietnam will continue to work with ASEAN member countries to promote the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on July 28, 2025, in order to promote ASEAN's central role for peace, cooperation and development in the region.
Their presence in the parade is not only a military exchange activity but also a vivid testament to the solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the Vietnam People’s Army and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.
Chairman Man affirmed that the 15th-tenure NA marks an important historical milestone, initiating fundamental institutional reforms and setting strategic, long-term objectives and major tasks for the country’s new development phase.
Deputy PM and FM Bui Thanh Son urged Yunnan to continue close coordination with Vietnamese localities in border management and protection under the three Vietnam – China land border documents and related agreements, properly resolve any issues arising, and strengthen cooperation on the sustainable use of the Mekong – Lancang River's water resources.
The Malaysia – Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA) opened its first office in Kuala Lumpur on August 14, marking a significant step toward building the Vietnamese community and strengthening the bilateral relations.
NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh described the book about 50 years of cooperation between the Vietnamese and Lao NAs as a valuable document that will improve the awareness of the younger generation about the sound ties between the two parliaments.
Vietnam will continue to contribute to taking Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) to new heights toward building a peaceful and prosperous future for the people, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son affirmed at the 10th MLC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Yunnan, China, on August 15.
During a reception for Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto in Hanoi on August 15, who came to bid farewell at the end of his tenure, State President Luong Cuong expressing appreciation for Finland’s long-standing, multifaceted support that has made important contributions to Vietnam’s development.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam has accompanied a delegation from central Hue city led by Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Phuong on a working visit to Tasmania, aiming to foster all-round cooperation with the island state.
By 8:00 am on August 15, donations for Cuba via account No. 2022 at the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank had topped 117 billion VND (over 4.45 million USD) from nearly 590,000 people, far exceeding the 65-billion-VND target.
The Ministry of Public Security will select the investor for Gia Binh International Airport in Bac Ninh province through a special bidding process prior to National Assembly approval.
Vietnam has always been a symbol of revolutionary spirit and national liberation, inspiring the Palestinian people’s struggle, Issam Makhoul, Politburo member of the Communist Party of Israel (CPI) and Head of the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash), has stated.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi underlined the importance of further strengthening bilateral relations in the time ahead.
Ho Chi Minh City and Busan agreed to advance concrete cooperative projects with a focus on sustainability, quality, and efficiency, thereby contributing to deeper Vietnam–RoK relations.
In his article, Arya affirmed India’s determination to elevate the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a new height, in line with India’s “Developed India @ 2047” vision and Vietnam’s 2045 development goals.
To commemorate this milestone, the Government plans to inaugurate and break ground on 250 projects with a total investment of 1.28 quadrillion VND (about 48.72 billion USD) on August 19. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assigned specific tasks to particular ministries and agencies during preparations and implementation of the events.
The Lao Party, Government, and public security force have always recognised that the achievements and victories of the force during the struggle for national liberation and in the current period of protecting and developing the country are closely linked to the solidarity and valuable assistance of its Vietnamese counterpart.
