Vietnam, Malaysia Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man highly valued the ambassador’s significant contributions to cooperation between the two countries, including parliamentary ties, which have helped enhance the Vietnam–Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang noted with satisfaction the strong development of Vietnam-Malaysia relations, highlighted by the historic elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November 2024. He congratulated Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence on successfully hosting ASEAN military and defence meetings during its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship, contributing to strengthening ASEAN centrality and promoting the bloc’s goals of peace, cooperation and sustainable development in the region and the world. General Secretary and President Lam congratulated the ambassador on the successful completion of his mission in Vietnam and wished him further success in his new position, expressing confidence that he will continue contributing to Malaysia's diplomacy and the development of bilateral ties. The article also briefly mentions other diplomatic and development-related news, including: an international scientific conference in Vientiane focusing on Laos' economic self-reliance and Vietnam's Doi Moi lessons; congratulatory letters exchanged between the Prime Ministers of Vietnam and Thailand on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations; a call by NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man to the US Ambassador to promote high-level visits and dialogue; Deputy Tran Viet Anh's argument for updating planning and management for coastal development; the growing need for strengthened coordination between two unnamed countries due to international changes; NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man congratulating Algeria's new Speaker of the People's National Assembly; a leader stressing infrastructure as a decisive factor in national competitiveness; a review of the day's events by the Vietnam News Agency; Politburo member Tran Cam Tu's remarks on work management software for Party committees; Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh's proposal for Ring Road 5 project around Hanoi; Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Tien Hai's comments on Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh's economic roles; an exhibition in Hanoi celebrating 50 years of Thailand-Vietnam diplomatic relations; Ambassador Hung's remarks on the evolution of Vietnam-Thailand relations; a draft resolution on performance indicators for NA's oversight of judicial activities; General Secretary To Lam's upcoming state visits to Australia and New Zealand; Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's emphasis on digital literacy and online responsibility; a message from General Secretary To Lam at a conference; cooperation in social sciences between Vietnam and Laos; and training cooperation in defense between Vietnam and India. Information Source: VietnamPlus English