(VNA) - Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung reiterated that Vietnam places strong emphasis on strengthening and advancing its ties with the DPRK in a more practical and effective way, in line with the aspirations of the two nation’s people, while contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

(VNA) - Participants welcomed Vietnam’s initiative on a common ASEAN response strategy to developments in the Middle East and other extra-regional crises, and agreed to develop a leaders’ statement on a unified response, expected to be submitted to the 48th ASEAN Summit in May this year for adoption.

(VNA) - The Party, State, and people of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia will continue the exchange of visits and delegations at all levels, especially at the high-level and via Party and State channels, to enhance understanding, strengthen trust, improve cooperation effectiveness, and jointly address emerging issues.

(VNA) - Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung stressed the need for both sides to enhance the effectiveness of cooperation, promote bilateral trade in a more balanced and sustainable manner, and facilitate market access for each other’s goods.

(VNA) - The minister highlighted the positive development of the traditional friendship between Vietnam and the DPRK across multiple fields, particularly following the historic visit to Vietnam by DPRK leader Kim Jong Un in March 2019 and the state visit to the DPRK by Party General Secretary To Lam in October 2025.