Mongolian President’s Vietnam visit expected to strengthen bilateral friendship, cooperation
The upcoming State visit to Vietnam by President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh is expected to contribute to promoting the friendship, solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
President Vo Van Thuong (R) receives Secretary of the National Security Council of Mongolia Jadamba Enkhbayar in Hanoi in May. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The upcoming State visitto Vietnam by President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh is expected tocontribute to promoting the friendship, solidarity and comprehensive cooperationbetween the two countries.
The visit, from November 1-5, takes place in thecontext that the two countries will celebrate the 70th anniversary of their diplomaticrelations in 2024.
Mongolia was one of the first countries to establishdiplomatic relations with Vietnam (November 17, 1954) and Vietnam was the firstin Southeast Asia that Mongolia set up diplomatic ties with.
Late President Ho Chi Minh visited Mongolia in May1955 on his first overseas trip after peace was restored in Northern Vietnam.
Over the past nearly seven decades, the friendship hasbeen continuously strengthened and developed strongly. Although the bilateral tradehas remained modest, statistics show that it has made progress, increasing from81 million USD in 2021 to 85 million USD last year, and the value stood at 65million USD in the first seven months of this year.
The two countries have maintained mutual support atinternational forums as well as the exchange of visits by their high-rankingleaders.
Since 1979, they have held 18 IntergovernmentalCommittee meetings, and worked to enhance the bilateral cooperation. Notably,they have reached many cooperation agreements in culture, education, andscience-technology.
During his visit to Vietnam in May, Secretary of theNational Security Council of Mongolia Jadamba Enkhbayar affirmed that Mongoliais proud to be a friend of Vietnam whose position and reputation are beingadvanced in the region and the world, and that Vietnam holds a very importantposition in Mongolia's foreign policy in Southeast Asia.
Vietnamese and Mongolian defence ministries sign a cooperation agreement in Ulaanbaatar earlier this month. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese and Mongolian leaders shared the view thatthe cooperation, particularly in trade and investment, has yet to matchpotential and needs of both sides, noting ample room remains for them to furthertheir collaboration.
Vietnam can supply Mongolia withagricultural-aquatic products and construction materials, while the SoutheastAsian nation has demand for coal, metals and especially materials in service ofgarment-textile, in which Mongolia has strengths.
At a reception for Enkhbayar on May 17, President VoVan Thuong suggested the two countries work harder to elevate the relationship andcomprehensive cooperation in the new period.
To that end, the two countries should increaseall-level delegation exchanges, foster mutual understanding and trust, and takemeasures to facilitate exchanges between their citizens, he said.
At a meeting the Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber ofCommerce and Industry (VCCI) in September, Mongolian Ambassador to Vietnam JigjeeSereejav emphasised potential for cooperation in husbandry, agriculture,tourism and pharmaceuticals, among others.
He held that the establishment of a Vietnam -Mongolia Business Council would help strengthen the bilateral business andtrade cooperation, adding within the framework of Khurelsukh’s visit, theMongolian Embassy will organise a business forum./.
Minister of Public Security To Lam met with visiting Mongolian Minister of Justice and Home Affairs Khishgee Nyambaatar in Hanoi on September 11, agreeing to beef up the sides’ cooperation across various fields.
President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh hosted a reception in Ulaanbaatar on October 26 for Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam who have been on an official visit to the country.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia Doan Khanh Tam has called the upcoming visit to Vietnam by President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh a milestone in the bilateral ties in the context that the two countries will celebrate the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year.
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.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
President Vo Van Thuong (R) receives Secretary of the National Security Council of Mongolia Jadamba Enkhbayar in Hanoi in May. (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese and Mongolian defence ministries sign a cooperation agreement in Ulaanbaatar earlier this month. (Photo: VNA) 
