Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, now in Indonesia to attend a ceremony for the President and Vice President of the country to take their offices, on October 20 met with the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia, the ASEAN Secretariat and the Vietnamese mission to the regional group.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh meets with the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia. (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Vice President Dang Thi NgocThinh, now in Indonesia to attend a ceremony for the President and VicePresident of the country to take their offices, on October 20 met with thestaff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia, the ASEAN Secretariat and theVietnamese mission to the regional group.
At the meeting, Ambassador to Indonesia Pham Quang Vinhreported to Thinh on their activities as well as the situation of theVietnamese community in the country.
Over the recent past, the bilateral strategic partnershipand cooperation have vigorously developed in all the fields, the diplomat said,stressing that Thinh’s visit affirms that Vietnam attaches importance to itsstrategic partnership with Indonesia, manifests support to the country inweathering all the difficulties an challenges, and attaches importance to therole an position of Indonesia in ASEAN and the international arena.
For his part, head of the Vietnamese mission to ASEAN TranDuc Binh said the mission is currently focusing on the preparations for Vietnamto take over the ASEAN chairmanship for 2020. The diplomat expressed his beliefthat with its rich experiences, Vietnam will have a successful chairmanship,contributing to the acceleration of the relations between the bloc and partnersas well as to the development of the ASEAN Community.
Thinh spoke highly of the achievements of the Vietnameseoffices in Indonesia which she described as contributing to the strengtheningand deepening of the bilateral strategic partnership.
She informed the participants of the situation in Vietnamand the outcome of the recent 11th plenum of the Party Central Committee.The Vice President also pointed out difficulties and shortcomings such as the lownational competitiveness, unsustainable economic growth, and social problems.
As for the extremely complicated development in the EastSea, Thinh stressed the Party and State’s consistent advocate of resolutely safeguardingnational sovereignty while maintaining an environment of security and peace fornational development.
On the Vietnam-Indonesia relations, the Vice Presidenthighlighted that next year, the two countries will mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations, and theyare also negotiating on the demarcation of the exclusive economic zones in theEast Sea.
In conclusion, Thinh expressed her belief that with theirrich experiences at international and regional forums, as well as in thecontext of the fine relations between Vietnam and Indonesia, Vietnamese officeswill continue closely cooperate with one another, thus helping strengthen the bilateraleffective and intensive relations and making active contributions to the nationaldevelopment./.
The National Assembly of Vietnam always supports the country’s friendship and strategic partnership with Indonesia – one important partner of Vietnam in ASEAN and the region, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the ASEAN Leaders’ Gathering (ALG) in Indonesia and pay a working visit to the country from October 11-12 at the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Indonesian President Joko Widodo have stressed the need to create breakthroughs in bilateral economic cooperation, making it the main pillar of the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia.
Deputy Minister of Defence, Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh and Secretary General of the Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence Vice Admiral Agus Setiadji co-chaired the first Vietnam-Indonesia Defence Policy Dialogue in Hanoi.
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.
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.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh meets with the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia. (Photo: VNA) 
