Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on April 20 wrapped up a two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi(VNA) - Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on April 20 wrapped up atwo-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc.
During her visit,State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi held talks with Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc; paid a courtesy visit to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong; and metwith National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. On this occasion, thetwo nations issued a joint statement.
Through themeetings, the two sides agreed to enhance political and diplomatic cooperation byincreasing visits and meetings at all levels through Party, government,parliament and people-to-people channels.
The two sidesconsented to accelerate the organisation of the 9th session of the Vietnam-MyanmarJoint Commission and early approve the Action Plan to implement the Vietnam –Myanmar comprehensive partnership for 2018 – 2023.
The two sides agreedto boost bilateral trade-investment ties based on mutual benefits towardsachieving 1 billion USD or higher in two-way trade.
Apart fromefforts to effectively implement bilateral agreements, they agreed to expand cooperationto other spheres such as training, military healthcare, search and rescueactivities, and sport exchange.
The two sidesconcurred to hold a defence policy dialogue at the deputy minister level in2018, and speed up negotiations to soon sign a crime prevention agreement andother agreements on extradition and transfer of sentenced persons.
Vietnam andMyanmar want to further promote key cooperative areas like finance,telecommunications, energy, agro-forestry-fishery, and people-to-peopleexchange. The two sides welcomed the enhancement of cooperation in transport,tourism, justice, education, and culture, and agreed to sign agreements in abid to create legal frameworks for cooperation in specific spheres.
The two sidesagreed to foster collaboration at regional and international forums, and promisedto successfully building the ASEAN Community, which plays a central role in theregional security architecture, and to sustainably and effectively using MekongRiver’s water resources.
Vietnam andMyanmar pledged to support the full and effective implementation of the Declarationon the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and the early completion of aCode of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
On the occasion,PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi witnessed thesigning of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of post,telecommunications and information technology, and another on informationcooperation.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and State Counselor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi agreed to further deepen bilateral trade and investment on win-win basis towards achieving 1 billion USD or higher in two-way trade during their talks in Hanoi on April 19.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong reiterated Vietnam's consistent policy that attaches importance to strengthening and expanding the friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Myanmar.
Myanmar's State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who is also Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the President’s Office, paid an official visit to Vietnam from April 19-20 at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. On this occasion, the two nations issued a joint statement.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi (Photo: VNA) 
