PM receives leaders of groups from Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf in Riyadh
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received leaders of major groups from Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf in Riyadh on October 18 as part of his trip to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations - Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN - GCC) Summit and visit the host country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives leaders of groups from Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf. (Photo: VNA)
Riyadh (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received leaders ofmajor groups from Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf in Riyadh on October 18 aspart of his trip to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations - GulfCooperation Council (ASEAN - GCC) Summit and visit the host country.
At the meetings, Chinh said that the sound developmentbetween Vietnam and Gulf countries in general and Saudi Arabia in particular isa firm foundation for the two sides’ businesses to expand cooperation.
The strengthening of win-win economic cooperation is one ofthe top priorities during this business trip to Saudi Arabia of the Vietnamesedelegation, he affirmed.
The PM also asserted that Vietnam will create favourable conditions and build asafe, transparent, highly competitive business and investment environment;protect the legal and legitimate rights and interests of foreign investors;maintain national defence, security, peaceful environment, political stability,and social order and safety so that investors can feel secure.
Leaders of Zamil, Lulu, and Ajlan & Bros appreciatedVietnam’s business and investment environment, especially its Government’sefforts to help enterprises overcome challenges and difficulties.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Abdulrahman Al Zamil, Chairman of Zamil Group. (Photo: VNA)
Abdulrahman Al Zamil, Chairman of Zamil Group which has beenpresent in Vietnam since 1993, said that the Saudi Arabian business community ishighly anticipating the Vietnamese leader’s visit and has appreciated thecountry’s improving business and investment climate.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Shehim Kottilingal, Director of LuLu Saudi Hypermarkets. (Photo: VNA)
Shehim Kottilingal, Director of LuLu Saudi Hypermarkets,proposed the two countries consider the opening of a direct air route tofacilitate the import of food and fresh vegetables and fruits from Vietnam.
PM Chinh suggested the group continue introducing moreVietnamese products, particularly farm produce, rice, fruits, electronicproducts, garment and footwear, in its hypermarket chain.
Meanwhile, Ali Al-Khatib, Deputy CEO for Investment andPortfolio of Ajlan & Bros Holding which leads Saudi Arabia and the PersianGulf in the garment and textile field, appreciated the Vietnamese economy’sdynamism and rapid development. He said that the group considers Vietnam as apriority market./.
A high-ranking delegation of Vietnam led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leaves Hanoi on October 18 to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations - Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN - GCC) Summit and pay a visit to Saudi Arabia from October 18 to 20 at the invitation of the King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Vietnam is ready to contribute to the success of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations - Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN - GCC) Summit held in Saudi Arabia, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dang Xuan Dung.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Saudi Arabia from October 18-20 is expected to create a new impetus for bilateral ties and open up new prospects for future cooperation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Riyadh on October 18 afternoon (local time) to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations - Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN - GCC) Summit and pay a visit to Saudi Arabia from October 18-20 at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives leaders of groups from Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Abdulrahman Al Zamil, Chairman of Zamil Group. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Shehim Kottilingal, Director of LuLu Saudi Hypermarkets. (Photo: VNA) 
