Vietnam's April 30 remains one of the most memorable days for national liberation and anti-colonialism movements globally, marking a crucial milestone in human history while concluding the longest war of the 20th century.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam on October 25 hosted Ambassador of Ecuador Arturo Cabrera-Hidalgo in Canberra on October 25, during which he expressed his hope for enhance collaboration with the South American country.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on September 26 attended the fifth ASEAN-Pacific Alliance Ministerial Meeting, and had bilateral meetings with the President of Palau and Foreign Ministers of Ecuador and Ukraine.

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has asked the Government to strengthen the control of temporary imports for re-export of shrimp from India and Ecuador.

A delegation from the Communist Party of Vietnam attended the Latin American Progressive Meeting in Quito, Ecuador, from September 28-30.

President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc have extended condolences to President of Ecuador Rafael Correa over the substantial losses caused by the April 16 earthquake.

Vietnam shares the losses and pain of the Government and people of Ecuador from the recent earthquake which killed hundreds of people, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Hai Binh has said.