Prime Minister meets foreign, UN leaders in Indonesia
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr agreed to promote the connectivity and reciprocity of the two economies, at their meeting in Jakarta on September 7.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr agreed to promotethe connectivity and reciprocity of the two economies, at their meeting inJakarta on September 7.
Chinh conveyed regards from Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, State President Vo Van Thuong, andNational Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to the Philippine leader.
The Philippine President expressed his pleasure to visit Vietnam and meet Vietnamese leaders at an early date,aiming to strengthen the bilateral ties.
Bothrejoiced at the strong development of the relationship in all spheres, andemphasised the importance of the V✱ietnam-Philippines strategic partnership in regio🅠nal peace, stability, cooperation, and development.
The twosides agreed to continue their coordination and mutual support in regional andinternational issues of shared concern.
They alsoconsented to pay more attention to cooperation in such potential areas asagriculture, aquaculture, and oil and gas, and to consider expanding collaborationin new fields like digital economy, circular economy, green economy, andinnovation.
The leaders affirmed theirsupport for stronger cooperation in personnel training and labour to supportthe knowledge-based economy of the two countries, and concurred to soonexchange and sign an inter-government agreement on rice trade to help bothcountries ensure food security in the wake of complexities of the global supplychain over the past time.
They also compared noteson cooperation and coordination in maritime issues.
The Philippine leader committedfurther humanitarian treatment to detained fishermen in the spirit offriendship and strategic partnership, and support for Vietnam’s efforts to havethe European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning on illegal, unreported,and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted.
The same day, PM Chinh exchange♍d ideas with Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong and UNSecretary General Antonio Guterres on the worldsituation, major trends in peace, cooperation and development, and recentdevelopments in the region.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong (right) and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: VGP)
They pointed to variousdifficulties facing the world economy, the complex development of the strategiccompetition among big countries, regional hot spots, racial and religious problems, and populism, which are posing many challenges tomaintaining peace, stability and development.
PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam will worktogether with other countries to further promote multilateral cooperation andinternational solidarity, thereby contributing tไo peace, security anddevelopment in the region and the world.
The PM and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam are in Indonesia to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings./.
UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix has lauded Vietnam’s active engagement and strong performance in UN peacekeeping activities as well as the country’s commitments to implementing UN targets, espcially the ratio of female Vietnamese peacekeepers.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo co-chaired the 10th meeting of the countries’ joint commission on bilateral cooperation in Hanoi on August 2.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had a meeting on August 6 with Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, on the occasion of the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-44) held in Jakarta.
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, his spouse, and their entourage wrapped up their three-day official visit to Vietnam, made at the invitation of PM Pham Minh Chinh, on late August 29.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang recently signed a decision approving the investment policy for a project on building and operating the infrastructure of the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in the northern province of Thai Binh.
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.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong (right) and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: VGP) 
