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33rd Diplomatic Conference: Ministers stress need to safeguard national interests to the fullest
Vietnam must consistently pursue its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, self-strengthening, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, and diversification and multilateralisation of external relations, while promoting deep, comprehensive and effective international integration to safeguard the national interests to the fullest extent.
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Deputy Public Security Minister Dang Hong Duc promoted to Senior Lieutenant General
Presenting the decision, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, who is also Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Chairman of the National Defence and Security Council, said the promotion reflects the Party, State and people's trust in the armed forces and recognises Duc's contributions to the development of the People's Public Security force and national defence.
Top leader urges unified action to implement Party Central Committee's strategic decisions
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam urged the entire Party and political system to firmly grasp the guiding principles, new elements and interconnections among the Party Central Committee's decisions and strategic shifts, stressing that correct understanding is the foundation for unified action.
OP-ED: Transition to new development stage: Action is decisive factor
NA Standing Committee reviews draft law on preventing proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
Vietnam, China strengthen exchanges between military academies
Vietnam, Laos discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation at high-level talks
First-ever Vietnamese officer appointed to senior position in UN peacekeeping mission
Jul 04, 2026 10:09
After more than 12 years of participation in UN peacekeeping operations, the Ministry of National Defence has deployed nearly 1,400 personnel from the Vietnam People’s Army to missions, UN headquarters, and liaison offices in Belgium.
Top leader calls for modern artillery-missile force capable of meeting new challenges
Jun 29, 2026 15:33
He urged the Artillery-Missile Command to develop a force that is strong in political, ideological and organisational foundations, with absolute loyalty to the Party, the nation and the people, thorough understanding of the Party's military and defence guidelines and directives on safeguarding the Fatherland and building a revolutionary, regular, elite and modern army.
NA Chairman witnesses signing of coordination regulations in defence, security, foreign affairs
Jun 25, 2026 22:23
The signing of the coordination regulations represents a concrete step in implementing the Party’s major policies and orientations on building a socialist rule-of-law state, improving the legal system, and enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the legislature’s operations.
Vietnam, Canada seek to promote defence cooperation
Jun 24, 2026 10:26
Expressing his satisfaction with the positive and increasingly substantive development of the Vietnam – Canada Comprehensive Partnership, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang noted that based on the existing agreements, bilateral defence ties have been effectively advanced across a range of areas, including delegation exchanges, dialogue and consultations, training, United Nations peacekeeping operations, defence industry and maritime security.
Senior Party official commends Central Military Commission’s reform, innovation efforts
Jun 10, 2026 23:04
Military units at all levels have carried out organisational reforms in a coordinated manner, particularly in enhancing the capacity of military command units at the commune, ward and special administrative zone levels. Difficulties arising during the implementation of the two-tier local administration model were promptly addressed, helping ensure the fulfilment of defence and military tasks.
Vietnam, Philippines boost defence ties after partnership upgrade
Jun 03, 2026 22:36
The two sides agreed to step up high-level visits and meetings, effectively maintain defence policy dialogue and military consultations, strengthen cooperation among military services and arms, promote exchanges between young officers, expand professional training and experience sharing, and enhance coordination in handling maritime issues.
Vietnam, Russia seek to deepen defence cooperation
May 22, 2026 22:52
To elevate bilateral defence cooperation more substantively and effectively in line with agreements reached by senior leaders of both countries, the two sides agreed to continue implementing cooperation contents already agreed upon. Priority areas include effectively carrying out signed cooperation documents; exchanging and signing new agreements in line with the needs of both sides; sharing experience; cooperation in humanitarian mine clearance, military history education and communications; training cooperation; and promoting cooperation between the Vietnam–Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Centre and units under the Russian Ministry of Defence.
NA Chairman calls for stronger legislative reform in defence, security and foreign affairs
May 14, 2026 22:29
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has urged the NA’s Committee for National Defence, Security and External Relations to accelerate reforms in legislative thinking, improve law-making quality, and strengthen oversight of international commitments and parliamentary diplomacy in the remaining months of 2026.
Top leader chairs first meeting of National Defence - Security Council in 2026-2031 term
Apr 28, 2026 14:34
The meeting marked an important starting point as the country accelerates the implementation of the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and consolidates the state apparatus for a new development phase, with higher requirements for political stability, national defence, security, and safeguarding national sovereignty.
Vietnam – Laos military solidarity described as “special of the special”
Apr 23, 2026 21:28
General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith noted that within the overall bilateral relationship, cooperation and solidarity between the two militaries stand out as a particularly special pillar.
Vietnam deploys first joint military operations officer to UNISFA
Mar 27, 2026 20:04
The Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony in Hanoi on March 27 to present decisions of the State President and the Minister of National Defence assigning two officers to undertake duties at the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and the European Union Training Mission (EUTM).
Vietnamese, Chinese defence ministers hold talks in Quang Ninh
Mar 18, 2026 22:41
The Vietnam–China Border Defence Friendship Exchange, since its launch in 2014, has become a bright spot in bilateral defence relations, evolving steadily in both scope and substance.
Party chief hosts Chinese ministers of foreign affairs, national defence, public security
Mar 16, 2026 22:43
Party General Secretary To Lam welcomed the Chinese ministers’ joint visit and the inaugural “3+3” dialogue mechanism, stressing its importance in strengthening political trust, enhancing strategic cohesion, and promoting the stable development of Vietnam–China relations.
Prime Minister calls for greater self-reliance in developing defence industry
Mar 12, 2026 21:50
Under the close and coordinated leadership of the Party, State, Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, Vietnam’s defence industry has made remarkable progress in the 2021–2025 term, contributing significantly to the country’s overall development.
PM calls for proactive, timely, effective response to new global developments
Mar 04, 2026 22:08
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh warned of potential impacts on the country’s macroeconomic stability, particularly inflation and growth, as well as on energy security and logistics due to rising prices, possible supply chain disruptions, the safety of Vietnamese citizens abroad, national defence and security, public order and foreign affairs while chairing a government meeting.
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