52nd anniversary of Vietnam – Chile diplomatic ties celebrated in Hanoi
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) organized a ceremony in Hanoi on March 25 to mark 52 years of the diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Chile.
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet with delegates at the ceremony (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Union of FriendshipOrganisations (VUFO) organized a ceremony in Hanoi on March 25 to mark 52 yearsof the diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Chile.
Inher opening speech, VUFO President, Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, highlightedmajor milestones in the Vietnam – Chile relations, and expressed her belief inthe bright prospects of bilateral ties in the future.
TheVUFO and the Vietnam-Chile Friendship and Cooperation Association will coordinateclosely with the embassies of the two countries and their Chilean partners toorganize exchange and cooperation activities to enhance mutual understandingand promote cooperation in all fields between the two countries, she said.
DeputyForeign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc told the event that the establishment ofdiplomatic relations between the two countries on March 25, 1972, opened up anew chapter for the bilateral relations.
Hestressed that over the past 52 years, the two sides have recorded manyimportant cooperation achievements, including establishing the ComprehensivePartnership in 2007, signing the Bilateral Free Trade Agreement in 2011,initiating cooperation mechanisms, and together joining the Comprehensive andProgressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in 2018. The twocountries have regularly conducted many visits to build up trust and deepenbilateral relationship.
Two-waytrade between Vietnam and Chile has grown considerably, reaching 2.15 billionUSD in 2022 alone, up 9% year on year. Cooperation agreements in various fieldshave been effectively implemented, bringing about practical benefits for thetwo countries.
Inaddition, the two sides have closely coordinated and supported each other atinternational organisations and multilateral forums.
Vietnamis looking forward to welcoming Chilean President Gabriel Boric in his upcomingvisit to Hanoi which is expected to further deepen the Vietnam-Chile relations,Ngoc said.
Former Chilean PresidentMichelle Bachelet stated that bilateral cooperation has been promoted in manyfields and there is still room for further development. She expressed her hopethat the relationship between Vietnam and Chile would develop not only betweenthe two countries’ governments and legislatures, but also between theirlocalities and people./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Chile, in collaboration with Recoleta District authority in Santiago capital, the Chile-Vietnam Cultural Friendship Institute, and the Chilean artists' association, has organised a painting exhibition to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Chile diplomatic ties (1971-2021).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a telephone conversation on October 27 with Chilean President Sebastian Piñera on measures to beef up the Vietnam-Chile relations as well as bilateral cooperation in climate change response to make contributions to the upcoming 26th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP26).
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and the Foreign Ministry held a ceremony in Hanoi on December 20 marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam – Chile diplomatic ties (March 25).
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State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet with delegates at the ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
