Hanoi willing to forge all-faceted ties with Hungary
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung has told Hungarian Ambassador Ory Csaba that the Vietnamese capital city is willing to extensively cooperate with Hungary in all spheres.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (R) receives Hungarian Ambassador Ory Csaba on December 21 (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of the Hanoi People’sCommittee Nguyen Duc Chung has told Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Ory Csabathat the Vietnamese capital city is willing to extensively cooperate withHungary in all spheres.
Meeting with the diplomat on December 21, Chungappreciated Hungary’s support to Vietnam during the national development andprotection, along with the ambassador’s sentiment towards his city.
He noted with satisfaction the cooperationbetween Hanoi and Hungarian localities.
Hanoi hopes to bolster trade and investmentpartnerships with the European nation, he said, adding that it will provide thebest possible conditions for Hungarian businesses to seek cooperation andinvest in the city.
Ory Csaba highlighted the sound traditionalrelations between Vietnam and Hungary, as well as between Hanoi and Budapestcapitals.
The Hungarian Government treasures and always wishes to intensify collaboration with theSoutheast Asian nation, he said, noting that his embassy will work closely withHanoi to step up cultural, economic and social cooperation between the twocountries.-VNA
Vietnam and Hungary signed a mutual legal assistance agreement on criminal matters, in Hanoi, on March 16, in the presence of President Truong Tan Sang.
The recent judicial cooperation will help Vietnam and Hungary step up their affiliation in other fields, said Hungarian Minister of Justice Laszlo Trocsanyi.
Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung recently discussed the Red River-based Water Plant project with Hungarian diplomats, according to Ha Noi Moi newspaper.
The Vietnam-Hungary Friendship Association (VHFA) organised an exchange programme at the Tuoi Tre (Youth) Park on September 18 on the occasion of the two countries’ National Days.
Deputy Foreign State Secretary Szilveszter Bus of Hungary affirmed Hungary endorsed Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement and will soon pass it to lay a foundation for furthering economic-trade cooperation
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
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.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (R) receives Hungarian Ambassador Ory Csaba on December 21 (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn) 
