Highlighting Buddhism as a shared heritage that spiritually connects India and Vietnam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Vietnamese citizens to embark on a pilgrimage to India's Buddhist heartlands.

At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conducted a state visit to India from July 30 to August 1.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was warmly received by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace in India on August 1.

In a show of respect and mourning, the Thai government has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast on August 1-2, 2024, to honor the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of Vietnam.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi on July 31 as part of his State visit to India.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Vietnam-India Business Forum in New Delhi on July 31, as part of his state visit to India, during which he proposed the two sides work together to raise two-way trade to 20 billion USD in the coming time.

President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor Leste has begun his official state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President To Lam. Running from July 31 to August 3, the visit aims to deepen the bilateral ties and explore new areas of cooperation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings in New Delhi on July 31 with representatives of leading Indian groups specialising in infrastructure and pharmacy, calling on them to invest in big, high-tech projects in Vietnam.

At 10:40 PM local time (12:10 AM Vietnam time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's aircraft landed at Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi, marking the beginning of the official state visit to India.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, departed Hanoi this evening for an official state visit to India, marking his first visit to the country.

After a productive meeting, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and EC Vice President Josep Borrell Fontelles enjoyed coffee and explored renowned Vietnamese artworks at the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts.

Chief Executive of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Lee Ka-chiu will pay a working visit to Vietnam from July 31 to August 2.

Sailing vessel HQ 286 - Le Quy Don of the Vietnam People’s Navy arrived at Port of Muara of Brunei on July 29, beginning a working visit and exchange programme with the Royal Brunei Navy.

Vietnam has sent letters and messages to leaders of countries, international organisations, political parties and international friends to express gratitude for their heartfelt condolences over the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Timor Leste President José Ramos-Horta will pay a State visit to Vietnam from July 31 to August 3, as both countries seek to deepen their historical ties and explore new areas of collaboration.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has written an article to pay tribute to the legacy of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, saying that the country "has never had such fortune, potential, position and international prestige as it does today".

On the evening of July 27, President To Lam, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, received US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who visited Vietnam to extend condolences and pay respects to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

On the evening of July 27, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken led a delegation to visit the home of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi, offering condolences to his family on behalf of President Biden.

Memorial services for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong have drawn over 252,000 mourners, with services held in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and his hometown in Dong Anh.

On the afternoon of July 26, after the memorial service at the National Funeral House, the coffin of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was transported to Mai Dich Cemetery for burial.