Establishment of Vietnam-Venezuela diplomatic ties marked
The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela on December 15 held a ceremony to celebrate the 31st founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (December 18).
Vietnamese Ambassador Le Viet Duyen. (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela)
Hanoi (VNA) – TheVietnamese Embassy in Venezuela on December 15 held a ceremony to celebrate the31st founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between the twocountries (December 18).
VenezuelanDeputy Minister ofForeign Affairs RubenDario Molina, President of the Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship Association CarolusWimmer, and President of the Venezuela-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce OswaldoHernandez, among others, attended the event.
Inhis remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Le Viet Duyen reviewed the achievementsVietnam has recorded over the past nearly 35 years of reform.
Healso highlighted the fruitful development of the friendship and comprehensivecooperation between Vietnam and Venezuela over the past 15 years, saying thetwo countries have signed more than 50 agreements in different spheres andimplemented 16 cooperation projects in such areas as oil and gas, agricultureand fishery.
TheVietnamese government and people always attach importance to the relationshipwith Venezuela, and support the government and people of Venezuela in thestruggle for national independence, sovereignty and development, he said.
Theambassador noted that the establishment of the Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship Associationand the Venezuela-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce in 2020 will contribute tobringing into full play the strengths and potential of the two countries,particularly in economy and trade, and enhancing the bilateral friendship inthe time ahead.
Notably,Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s invitation to Vietnam as the main guestcountry at the 17th International Book Fair of Venezuela (FILVEN) 2021 hasreflected that the two countries share values of peace, progress, humanitarianism,development and prosperity, Duyen said.
Onthis occasion, the ambassador announced the opening of Espacio Vietnam – aspace featuring Vietnam’s products, culture and cuisine in the host country./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela organised a cultural exchange programme in Caracas on August 28 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Venezuelan counterpart Ruben Dario Molina conducted the eighth deputy ministerial-level political consultation via a video conference on September 17.
The Embassy of Vietnam in Venezuela recently held a webinar on promoting Vietnam-Venezuela trade, investment and culture-tourism, with the participation of over 50 businesses of the two countries.
The Embassy of Vietnam in Venezuela together with the Venezuela-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce (CAVENVIET) organised a webinar on December 12 to launch an office to connect the two countries’ businesses and bolster bilateral trade and investment.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador Le Viet Duyen. (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela) 
