# Vietnam regional and international diplomacy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-regional-and-international-diplomacy > Updated: 2026-10-10T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 44. Developments: 4. Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has undertaken a series of high-level diplomatic missions to strengthen regional and international ties. In mid-September 2026, the Prime Minister attended the 18th BRICS Summit in India, emphasizing Vietnam’s commitment to peace and sustainable development. From October 8 to 10, 2026, Prime Minister Hung conducted his first bilateral tour since assuming office, visiting Laos and Cambodia to promote trade, investment, and regional stability. In Laos, the Prime Minister met with President Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith. Lao officials described the visit as a “historic turning point” intended to deepen “strategic cohesion” between the two economies. This mission resulted in the signing of 11 cooperation documents and 17 agreements focusing on strategic infrastructure, such as the Hanoi-Vientiane expressway and the Vientiane-Vung Ang railway, as well as the establishment of the Lao-Vietnamese Friendship University. During the Cambodian leg of the tour, Prime Minister Hung held talks with Prime Minister Hun Manet, Senate President Hun Sen, and National Assembly President Khuon Sudary. The leaders set a shared goal to increase bilateral trade turnover to US$20 billion and committed to coordinating the ‘Vietnam – Cambodia Friendship Year’ in 2027. Economic discussions highlighted Vietnam’s 223 investment projects in Cambodia, totaling roughly US$3.4 billion. Notable developments included THACO AGRI receiving adjusted investment certificates for projects in Kratie and Ratanakiri totaling US$648 million, and the success of Vinamilk’s Angkormilk project in Phnom Penh, which has reached a total investment of US$51.7 million and recorded cumulative revenue of US$573 million between 2015 and 2025. The visit also included meetings with the Cambodian monarchy and the Vietnamese community of over 100,000 people. ## Claims - Bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and Laos reached approximately US$3 billion in 2025, a 32% increase from 2024. (disputed by 2 sources) - Bilateral trade turnover reached approximately 11.4 billion USD in 2025. (disputed by 2 sources) - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is conducting an official visit to Laos and Cambodia from October 8 to 10, 2026. (corroborated by 19 sources) - The visit follows invitations from Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. (corroborated by 11 sources) - This is Le Minh Hung's first bilateral working trip in his capacity as head of government. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Le Minh Hung is the first foreign leader to visit Laos after the country restructured its Prime Minister and National Assembly Chair positions. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith was elected by the 10th National Assembly on October 5. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is conducting an official visit to Cambodia to promote cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Vietnamese community in Laos consists of approximately 100,000 people. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Prime Ministers of Vietnam and Cambodia aim to increase bilateral trade turnover to 20 billion USD. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The two sides agreed to coordinate the organization of the Vietnam – Cambodia Friendship Year 2027. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Vietnam PM Le Minh Hung completes official visits to Laos and Cambodia Vietnamese PM Le Minh Hung completed an official visit to Laos and Cambodia, aiming to boost bilateral trade to 20 billion USD and strengthening strategic cooperation through multiple new agreements. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-and-cambodia-aim-for-20-billion-usd-in-bilateral-trade ### 2026-10-08: Le Minh Hung conducts official visits to Laos and Cambodia Vietnamese PM Le Minh Hung is conducting an official visit to Laos and Cambodia (Oct 8-10, 2026) to boost bilateral trade, infrastructure connectivity, and strategic cooperation in the region. 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-strengthens-diplomatic-ties-through-visits-to-panama-and-laos ### 2026-10-06: Le Minh Hung to visit Laos and Cambodia to strengthen regional ties Vietnamese PM Le Minh Hung will visit Laos and Cambodia in early October 2026 to strengthen regional ties, following a high-level diplomatic visit from Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino to Vietnam. 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/le-minh-hung-to-lead-official-visit-to-laos-and-cambodia ### 2026-09-20: Vietnam Prime Minister advances diplomacy at BRICS Summit and bilateral meetings Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended the BRICS Summit in India and met with the King of Thailand, strengthening multilateral ties and bilateral strategic partnerships with India and Thailand. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-prime-minister-advances-diplomacy-at-brics-summit-and-bilateral-meetings --- Cite as: Vietnam regional and international diplomacy. 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