President welcomes Ambassadors of UAE, Sri Lanka, Chile
President Vo Van Thuong on April 18 received the Ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka and Chile to Vietnam who came to present their credentials.
UAE Ambassador Bader Almatrooshi (R) presents his credentials to President Vo Van Thuong. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong on April 18 received theAmbassadors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka and Chile to Vietnamwho came to present their credentials.
Welcoming UAE Ambassador Bader Almatrooshi, Thuong extendedhis best wishes to the diplomat during the holy month of Ramadan - the month offasting for Muslims. He expressed his hope that the diplomat will act as abridge boosting the two countries’ relations.
Bader Almatrooshi suggested the two countries promotecooperation in socio-culture and education.
The UAE is currently Vietnam’s leading trade partner in theMiddle East, with annual two-way trade of 8 billion USD, he said, adding thathis country wants to expand collaboration with Vietnam in various fields, aspotential remains huge.
He proposed both sides step up high-level contacts totighten political ties, especially on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
President Thuong stressed the need for appropriate measures to soon bringtwo-way trade to 10 billion USD, adding hehopes the UAE will promote investment in Vietnam, particularly in education,culture and tourism.
President Vo Van Thuong receives Sri Lankan Ambassador Sajeewa Umanga Mendis. (Photo: VNA)
At his reception for Sri Lankan Ambassador Sajeewa UmangaMendis, Thuong affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to developingits traditional friendship and multifaceted collaboration with Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan diplomat appreciated Vietnam’s socio-economicdevelopment achievements, and showed his hope that the two sides will maintaincooperation and experience sharing, and boost people-to-people exchanges.
The Vietnamese and Sri Lankan officials pose for a photo. (Photo: VNA)
Thuong emphasised the importance of promotinghigh-level contacts and people-to-people diplomacy to intensify friendship andmutual understanding; and stepping up the implementation of existingcooperation mechanisms.
They agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in trade andinvestment, and share experiencein poverty reduction, human development, education, health and culture.
Receiving Chilean Ambassador Sergio Narea Guzman, the leader expressed his delight at the development of theVietnam-Chile relations through the regular exchange of delegations andpeople-to-people diplomacy.
President Vo Van Thuong receives Chilean Ambassador Sergio Narea Guzman. (Photo: VNA)
The two sides also need to promote existing cooperationmechanisms, support each other at multilateral forums, and share views andvisions on international and regional issues.
With a two-way trade of more than 2 billion USD, there remainsan ample room for bilateral cooperation, noted Thuong.
The Chilean ambassador expressed his hopethat the two nations will expand collaboration in all fields, especiallypolitics, economics and people-to-people exchanges./.
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Vietnam always attaches importance to the traditional friendship and solidarity with friends and important partners in Latin America, including its comprehensive partnership with Chile, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on March 27.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Ministerial Declaration on starting negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) between the two nations right after Vietnam completed its procedures.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also a Politburo member and Secretary of the Government Party Committee, attended the 4th Party Congress of the EVN Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure on August 10, directing EVN to ensure power supply to meet the country’s development demands with double-digit growth set for the coming years.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
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.
UAE Ambassador Bader Almatrooshi (R) presents his credentials to President Vo Van Thuong. (Photo: VNA) 
President Vo Van Thuong receives Sri Lankan Ambassador Sajeewa Umanga Mendis. (Photo: VNA) 
The Vietnamese and Sri Lankan officials pose for a photo. (Photo: VNA) 
President Vo Van Thuong receives Chilean Ambassador Sergio Narea Guzman. (Photo: VNA) 
