Plenty of room for Vietnam-Africa partnership to thrive: Deputy Foreign Minister
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc's attendance and remarks at the open debate on cooperation between the UN and African Union (AU) on October 28 are of remarkable significance, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu told reporters.
Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc's attendance and remarks at the open debate on cooperation between the UN and African Union (AU)on October 28 are of remarkable significance, Deputy Foreign Minister PhamQuang Hieu told reporters.
It shows Vietnam’s sense of responsibility towards theUN and UN Security Council (UNSC)’s activities as well as the internationalcommunity’s common concerns, Hieu said, adding that it also demonstratesVietnam’s strong interest in Africa and the AU, and the country's will to share difficultiesand step up cooperation with African countries.
The president’s speech and proposals were held in high regard by participating heads of UN member states and organisations, he stated.
According to the Deputy Minister, through the event, Vietnam has further promotedits active role and contribution as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, following itssuccessful performance as rotating president of the UNSC in April, 2021.
He went on to say that Vietnam has maintainedgood friendship with all African countries, built on the solidarity among theirliberation movements during the 1950s – 1960s. Entering the 21st century, Vietnam and African countries have constantly consolidated andexpanded their win-win partnerships in various areas, he continued.
Good political ties have provided a push for cooperationbetween the two sides in economics, trade and other major fields; and bothsides have closely coordinated and supported each other at multilateral forums,like the UN, he said.
There is plenty of room for the partnership between the twosides to thrive further, he noted, voicing his hope that the multifaceted tieswill be further deepened, contributing to peace, cooperation and development ofeach side and region.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends the virtual high-level open debate on UN-AU cooperation on October 28. (Photo: VNA)
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 28 attended thevirtual high-level open debate on UN-AU cooperation at the invitation of hisKenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta, who holds the rotating Presidency of the UNSecurity Council (UNSC) in October 2021.
The debate took the theme “Renewing solidarity tosuccessfully deliver peace and security in a changing conflict environment”./.
Vietnam supports joint efforts by the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) to promote peace in Africa, Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head of the Vietnamese mission to the UN, has said.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh addressed a debate of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) regarding the cooperation between the UN and the African Union (AU), held on December 4.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend and deliver a speech at a high-level open debate on cooperation between the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU), which will be held virtually October 28.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the virtual high-level open debate on cooperation between the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) on October 28, at the invitation of his Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta, who holds the rotating Presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) in October 2021.
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.
Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu. (Photo: VNA)
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends the virtual high-level open debate on UN-AU cooperation on October 28. (Photo: VNA) 
