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Multilateral diplomacy: Creating development space, elevating Vietnam’s global standing
Building on the legacy of Vietnam’s revolutionary diplomacy, the country’s growing strength and the combined efforts of the political system, Vietnam’s multilateral diplomacy is well positioned to make a decisive transition - from active participation to proactive contribution, from following international rules to helping shape them, and from consolidating Vietnam’s position to leveraging it for national development and safeguarding the Fatherland.
Politics-Diplomacy
Vietnam emerges as key force shaping ASEAN’s future: Malaysian expert
Amid growing geopolitical shifts that pose increasing challenges to intra-ASEAN consensus, Vietnam’s capacity to build workable common platforms has become more important than ever, particularly as Vietnam serves as a bridge among members at different levels of development and countries with differing strategic relationships with major powers, said Collins Chong Yew Keat, a foreign affairs, security and strategy analyst at the University of Malaya.
Vietnam urges EAS to step up practical cooperation benefiting people
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability and upholding international law and commonly accepted norms of conduct across all regions, including the East Sea.
Vietnam calls for deeper, more practical ASEAN-Russia strategic partnership
Vietnam, Australia agree to deepen cooperation in priority areas
Vietnamese, Philippine young coast guard officers hold first exchange programme
Vietnam's presence at ITLOS sends strong message on rule of law
Vietnam promotes legal cooperation and rule of law at global forum
Jun 25, 2026 17:24
Vietnam’s development and international integration have gone hand in hand with the improvement of its legal system, the incorporation of international commitments into domestic legislation, and legal reforms aimed at fostering development, openness and global integration. The country regards international law as an essential instrument for building fair, mutually beneficial relations among nations.
Vietnam’s first ITLOS judge a milestone in international integration: FM
Jun 20, 2026 22:08
The election of Lan Anh with strong support from UNCLOS member states reflects international recognition of Vietnam’s aspiration to contribute to upholding the rule of international maritime law in international relations.
Vietnam has first judge at International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
Jun 20, 2026 05:53
Lan Anh, Vietnam’s candidate, secured the highest number of votes among candidates from the Asia-Pacific region in elections held on June 18 at the 36th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) at the United Nations headquarters.
Vietnam promotes cooperation to ensure maritime safety, security
Jun 17, 2026 21:55
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has established a comprehensive legal framework governing maritime activities, ensuring a balance of interests among nations.
Vietnam presides over opening session of 36th meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS
Jun 16, 2026 22:52
Against the backdrop of mounting challenges facing the oceans, including climate change, marine pollution, biodiversity loss, maritime security concerns, and the impacts of emerging technologies, Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu called for stronger international cooperation and greater resource mobilisation to protect the oceans and ensure a peaceful, secure, and sustainable marine environment.
Vietnam, Germany look to unlock new potential in strategic partnership
Jun 12, 2026 21:48
Germany views Vietnam as one of its key partners in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as a dynamic partner with significant potential, said State Secretary of the German Federal Foreign Office Geza Andreas von Geyr.
ASEAN must remain central to regional dialogue, cooperation, trust-building: Vietnamese diplomat
Jun 10, 2026 23:05
Vietnam will continue working with ASEAN member states and China to implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and accelerate negotiations toward an effective and substantive Code of Conduct (COC) consistent with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), said Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang.
Top Vietnamese leader, Timor-Leste PM discuss expanding bilateral ties
Jun 10, 2026 23:04
The Timor-Leste PM expressed admiration for Vietnam’s rapid and sustainable development, saying that this is a source of inspiration for many countries, including his country.
Chairman of Italian Senate committee highly values relationship with Vietnam
Jun 10, 2026 17:35
Senator Giulio Terzi described the Italian Senate's ratification of the treaties on judicial and legal cooperation in criminal matters as a particularly significant step in the overall relationship between Italy and Vietnam.
Vietnam contributes to shaping regional agenda at 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue: Indian expert
Jun 06, 2026 11:58
Speaking to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in New Delhi, Pradhan noted that, drawing on his extensive experience in national security and international relations, as well as his deep knowledge of international law, the top Vietnamese leader identified three closely interrelated crises facing the world today: a crisis of the international order, a crisis of the development model, and a crisis of strategic trust.
Vietnam always respects freedom of navigation, overflight in East Sea: Foreign Ministry
Jun 04, 2026 23:14
Vietnam has full historical evidence and legal grounds to affirm its sovereignty over Hoang Sa in accordance with international law, said spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on June 4.
Vietnam affirms growing stature in global, regional affairs: Indonesian scholar
Jun 03, 2026 22:37
Veeramalla Anjaiah, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies in Indonesia, said the keynote address by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue came at a highly opportune moment and at a forum of particular significance to global and regional security.
Top Vietnamese leader’s Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address reflects strategic vision: Chinese scholar
Jun 02, 2026 22:36
The keynote address reflected the balance and wisdom of Vietnam’s diplomacy while also providing practical approaches for countries in the Asia-Pacific region to navigate emerging challenges.
Top Vietnamese leader’s Shangri-La address makes strong impact: Chinese scholar
Jun 01, 2026 16:51
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam reaffirmed and emphasised the central role played by ASEAN, stating clearly that Vietnam regards ASEAN as the most important strategic space, and that the Asia-Pacific regional security architecture should be led by ASEAN rather than becoming an arena for rivalry among major powers.
Vietnam’s hallmark at 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue: Active peace builder in volatile world
Jun 01, 2026 16:50
Vietnam called for an open, inclusive regional architecture with ASEAN at its core, insisting that all new initiatives be transparent, respect international law, complement one another, and avoid undermining ASEAN centrality or turning Southeast Asia into an arena for great power rivalry. It expressed full support for and readiness to cooperate with the Philippines - ASEAN Chair 2026.
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