Prime Minister meets leaders of countries, int’l organisations on sidelines of SCO Summit
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held meetings with leaders of Cambodia, Malaysia, India, the UN, and ASEAN on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin, China on September 1.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin, China, on September 1. (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA)🐈 - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held meetings with leaders of Cambodia, Malaysia, India, the UN, and ASEAN on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin, China, on September 1.
Meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, PM Chinh thanked President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and President of the Cambodian Senate Samdech Techo Hun Sen for attending Vietnam’s upcoming 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945–2025), highlighting the close and united relations between the two countries.
He proposed further strengthening political trust, upholding bilateral cooperation mechanisms, and creating favourable conditions for investment and business activities of enterprises from both sides, towards lifting two-way trade to 20 billion USD in the coming time. The Vietnamese Government leader also committed to promoting transport connectivity, simplifying cross-border procedures, and boosting tourism cooperation between the two nations.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Tianjin on September 1 (Photo: VNA)
The two sides agreed to accelerate the demarcation of the Vietnam–Cambodia land border, and complete the Phnom Penh–Bavet expressway, and inaugurate the Tan Nam–Meun Chey border gate pair. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of common concern.
At the meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Ibrahim Anwar, PM Chinh praised Malaysia’s leadership as ASEAN Chair in tackling regional issues, strengthening solidarity, and enhancing ASEAN’s credibility and and central role. He expressed his hope to further expand cooperation between the two nations in Halal industry, rice trade, maritime affairs, and other areas.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with his Malaysian counterpart Ibrahim Anwar in Tianjin on September 1. (Photo: VNA)
For his part, Ibrahim proposed strengthening fisheries cooperation, expressing his hope that PM Chinh will attend the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia next October.
The two leaders agreed on measures to intensify cooperation, including the early adoption of an action plan to perform the Vietnam–Malaysia comprehensive strategic partnership in 2025-2030, promoting collaboration in defence, energy, and tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
Meanwhile, PM Chinh and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi welcomed the strong development of the Vietnam–India comprehensive strategic partnership, emphasising the untapped potential to deepen the relationship and make it increasingly practical and effective. They agreed to create breakthroughs in economic, trade, and investment cooperation by fully leveraging their geo-economic advantages and market potential; to make defence and security cooperation a strategic focus in bilateral relations; and further expand science and technology cooperation as a key pillar of their partnership.
Meeting with the Vietnamese Government leader, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed the current global situation and multifaceted challenges, called for stronger international cooperation in responding to climate change, and emphasised the need to reform and streamline the UN system to improve its effectiveness.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025 on September 1. (Photo: VNA)
PM Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s strong commitment to multilateralism and order based on international law and UN Charter, emphasising the country’s full and serious implementation of its obligations in responding to climate change. He called on the UN to support ASEAN’s central role in the regional architecture and further boost cooperation with the bloc. He also showed his hope that Guterres will attend the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi this October.
In discussions with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s determination, together with other ASEAN member states, to successfully implement the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. He expressed his belief that under the Secretary-General’s leadership, the ASEAN Secretariat will continue to effectively support Vietnam and other member countries in maximising the benefits of regional integration.
The two sides agreed to continue prioritising ASEAN unity and cohesion; boost intra-bloc trade and investment; leverage new growth drivers; enhance practical cooperation for the people; promote subregional development; expand infrastructure, transport, institutional, and human connectivity; tap the potential of remote areas; and support inclusive and balanced growth./.
PM Nikol Pashinyan affirmed that Armenia attaches great importance to its traditional friendship with Vietnam and wishes to further deepen cooperation in all areas, particularly economy, trade, investment, and education.
Vietnam always considers the development of ties with China an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority in its foreign policy, PM Chinh said.
PM Pham Minh Chinh’s presence as a guest at the 2025 SCO Summit highlights China’s recognition of Vietnam’s role and stature, as well as its high evaluation of the Southeast Asian nation’s development path and foreign policy of peace, independence, and self-reliance.
NA Chairman Man’s official visit to Malaysia and attendance at AIPA-46 highlight Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy priority of valuing friendly neighborliness and comprehensive strategic partnership with Malaysia.
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with relevant bodies, will submit a proposal to designate April 7 annually as "Public Health Day," with completion targeted for the first quarter of 2026.
On September 16, at talks with First Vice President of the Belgian Senate Andries Gryffoy, NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to developing friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Belgium. She noted that bilateral ties have grown positively in various fields over the past five decades, especially since the establishment of their strategic partnership in agriculture in 2018.
Upon learning of the passing of Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, on behalf of the leaders of the Vietnamese Party and Government, on September 17 sent a message of condolences to his Cuban counterpart Manuel Marrero, the Government of Cuba, and the family of the late official.
Petronas has partnered with the state-owned Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam) in a wide range of joint projects, and the two sides are now expanding into new fields such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and renewable energy.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man welcomed the support of member parliaments for draft resolutions initiated by Vietnam and submitted for adoption at AIPA-46.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh on September 16 had a working session with Abdelkader Toumi, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Batna province, which is twinned with Dien Bien province of Vietnam, and representatives of Algerian enterprises to seek ways to expand cooperation in various fields.
The third nationwide conference on public investment promotion, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man's meetings with the Cambodian National Assembly President and the Timor-Leste National Parliament Speaker, and Vietnam ranking 44th among the 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2025 are among news highlights on September 17.
According to Decision No. 2346-QD/TW, dated September 15, 2025, the Da Nang Party Committee for the new term consists of 75 members, including 73 re-elected members. The Secretary of the municipal Party Committee for the 2020-2025 term was appointed as the Secretary of the municipal Party Committee for the 2025-2030 term.
The first Congress of the Party Organisation of the Central Party Agencies will focus on two main tasks: reviewing the implementation of the Resolutions for the 2020-2025 term, and setting the directions, goals, tasks, and solutions for the new term; and delivering feedback on the draft documents to be submited to the 14th National Party Congress.
With a journey from post-war reconstruction to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Vietnam has proven that anything is possible with vision, unity, and determination.
Urban growth and rural development are inseparable and strategic missions that must complement each other, adding modern urban areas drive the nation’s growth while prosperous and sustainable rural areas provide solid foundations, said Party chief To Lam.
Vietnam and Brunei were suggested to maintain exchanges at all levels, especially at high level, and cooperation mechanisms such as consultations between armed forces and the Joint Working Group on military and defence cooperation.
General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, asked the congress to select talented and passionate cadres for the new tenure to ensure the successful implementation of the 20th Congress’s resolution, thus contributing to national construction and defence.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held bilateral meetings with Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sudary and Timor-Leste National Parliament Speaker Maria Fernanda Lay in Kuala Lumpur on September 17 on the sidelines of the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46).
Vietnam and Australia have established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reflecting the depth of their bilateral ties and opening up broad prospects for more extensive, practical, and effective cooperation in the years ahead.
Vietnamese leaders' receptions for the Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man's meeting with the Vietnamese community in Malaysia, and Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh's meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng are among news highlights on September 16 evening.
Vietnam will continue assisting Timor-Leste in effectively participating in ASEAN’s activities and keeping pace with the bloc’s development, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
