PM Chinh meets Vietnamese community in Belgium, European countries
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met representatives of the Vietnamese community in Belgium and other European countries on December 13 (local time), as part of his official visit to the country.
PM Pham Minh Chinh is with representatives of Vietnamese community in Belgium and other EU countries. (Photo: VNA)
Brussels (VNA)ꦆ – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhmet representatives of the Vietnamese community in Belgium and other European countries onDecember 13 (local time), as part of his official visit to the country.
Head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the EuropeanUnion (EU), Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao said that the 13,000-strong community formed inthe 1960s regularly meets and organises activities, especiallycultural and culinary ones, helping the host country's government and peopleunderstand and recognise the image of Vietnamese people who succeed in theircareers, integrate well into the community, and maintain their own identity. Besides promoting Vietnam’s images, culture, and Vietnamesepeople in the host country, the Vietnamese community in Belgium also activelylooks towards the homeland through fundraising activities to support victims offlood and other natural disasters, and Agent Orange, as well as join hands in the COVID-19pandemic fight. Hoang Dinh Thang, President of the Union of Vietnamese inEurope, said that as the EU is an important partner of Vietnam, more exchangeand cultural activities should be taken to strengthen relations and promote thecountry's image in the EU. Pham Huy Hoang, Chairman of the young Vietnamese intellectualsnetwork in Europe, said that many of them are knowledgeable in fields,especially in those that Vietnam is having high demand, for example innovation, digital transformation, green economy, and circular economy. He called for financial support for his network and othersimilar networks so that they can operate effectively and take advantage of theintellectual resources for national construction.
PM PhamMinh Chinh speaks at a meeting with Vietnamese community in Belgium on December 13. (Photo: VNA)
The PM saidthat most of the about 5 million overseas Vietnamese living and working in 130countries around the world are successful, asserting their position and gaining positive assessments from local authorities. He described this as a great pride and priceless assets of the Vietnamese nation. He informed the community ofachievements in national construction and development, especially those overthe past 35 years of the Doi moi (renewal) process, adding that the effective implementation of the “safeadaptation, flexible COVID-19 control” policy since early this year generatespositive results in socio-economic recovery. Chinh hailed the Vietnamese community in Belgium for theircontributions to the host country as well as the Vietnam- Belgium relations, and asked the VietnameseEmbassy in Belgium and other agencies to further support overseas Vietnamese toovercome difficulties and challenges./.
For nearly half a century (1973-2022), the cooperation relationship between Vietnam and Belgium has made positive developments in all fields, especially politics-diplomacy, trade, and agriculture.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Brussels on December 13 for the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit and an official visit to Belgium at the invitation of President of the European Council Charles Michel and Belgian PM Alexander De Croo.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with his Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh in Brussels on December 13, as part of his trip to Belgium to attend the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit.
Vietnam always considers Belgium a partner of leading importance in the European Union (EU), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told his Belgian counterpart Alexander De Croo during their talks in Brussels on December 13 (local time).
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.
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.
PM Pham Minh Chinh is with representatives of Vietnamese community in Belgium and other EU countries. (Photo: VNA) 
PM PhamMinh Chinh speaks at a meeting with Vietnamese community in Belgium on December 13. (Photo: VNA) 
