# Vietnam bilateral diplomatic expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-bilateral-diplomatic-expansion > Updated: 2026-08-18T02:18:08.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Vietnam has engaged in a series of diplomatic efforts to expand its international partnerships through high-level meetings. In late July 2026, CNDD-FDD Secretary-General Révérien Ndikuriyo visited Hanoi to meet with Vietnamese leaders. The visit resulted in a signed protocol of understanding aimed at strengthening ties between the ruling parties of Burundi and Vietnam. The agreement focuses on expanding cooperation in sectors such as investment, telecommunications, agriculture, and energy, building upon existing ventures like the Lumitel telecom project. In mid-August 2026, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung met with Uruguayan Deputy Foreign Minister Valeria Csukasi Cabrera in Hanoi. The discussions centered on deepening bilateral ties and addressing the gap between current trade levels and their full potential. Both nations explored acting as regional bridges, seeking to enhance connectivity between businesses and strengthen ties with major institutions including ASEAN, MERCOSUR, and CELAC. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Vietnam and Uruguay seek to deepen bilateral ties and regional cooperation Vietnamese and Uruguayan officials met in Hanoi to strengthen bilateral ties, boost trade potential, and enhance cooperation between ASEAN and MERCOSUR regions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-and-uruguay-seek-to-deepen-bilateral-ties-and-regional-cooperation ### 2026-07-30: Burundi and Vietnam deepen political and economic cooperation Burundi’s CNDD‑FDD and Vietnam’s Communist Party signed a cooperation protocol in Hanoi, expanding political ties and joint projects like the Lumitel telecom venture. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burundi-and-vietnam-deepen-political-and-economic-cooperation --- Cite as: Vietnam bilateral diplomatic expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-bilateral-diplomatic-expansion