Vice President welcomes Special Envoy of President of Azerbaijan
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 23 for Elchin Amirbayov, Special Envoy of the President of Azerbaijan, reaffirming Vietnam's commitment to bolstering its friendship and cooperation with traditional friends, including Azerbaijan.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (R) and Special Envoy of the President of Azerbaijan Elchin Amirbayov. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 23 for Elchin Amirbayov, Special Envoy of the President of Azerbaijan, reaffirming Vietnam's commitment to bolstering its friendship and cooperation with traditional friends, including Azerbaijan.
Xuan expressed her delight at the positive trajectory of bilateral ties, noting the frequent exchange of delegations at various levels, the effective functioning of bilateral mechanisms, mutual support at multilateral forums, and robust strides in economic-trade collaboration.
One of the standout areas of cooperation is education, with Azerbaijan playing a pivotal role in training Vietnamese personnel in oil and gas, communications and the navy, she said.
Xuan underscored the importance of continuing collaboration in various areas, particularly cultural and people-to-people exchanges and mutual support at regional and United Nations multilateral forums.
Vietnam is ready to support Azerbaijan's run for membership in the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), she said, adding that the Vietnam-Azerbaijan Inter-Governmental Committee for Economic-Commercial and Scientific-Technical Cooperation should soon review existing mechanisms and consider establishing new ones to further enhance bilateral cooperation.
On global and regional issues, she reaffirmed Vietnam's consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, multilateralisation and diversification of external relations, as well as supporting an environment of peace, national sovereignty, and the right of self-determination for all nations.
Amirbayov, for his part, expressed a desire to foster traditional friendship between the two countries, especially in economy, trade, investment and culture where there remain potential for growth.
He underlined the significant role of education, with thousands of Vietnamese students having studied in Azerbaijan, becoming key members of friendship associations and vital bridges between the two nations.
The guest also suggested facilitating all-level visits and cooperation in oil and gas sector.
Describing Asia as a top priority in Azerbaijan's foreign policy, he said Azerbaijan attaches importance to its relations with ASEAN countries, including Vietnam. He expressed hope that Vietnam would support Azerbaijan’s bid to become a TAC member.
💛 Both sides also agreed on orientations to further developing bilateral ties across politics-diplomacy, economy, trade, education, and the exchange of experience and methods for clearing bombs, mines and unexploded ordnance./.
A delegation of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) led by Deputy General Director Doan Thi Tuyet Nhung attended the second Shusha Global Media Forum in Shusha city, Azerbaijan, on July 20-22.
Azerbaijan highly values and prioritises its relations with Vietnam, considering Vietnam a crucial partner in Asia-Pacific, Deputy Chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) and head of YAP’s Central Office Tahir Budagov has said.
Vietnam always attaches importance to consolidating the friendship and cooperation with traditional partner countries, including Azerbaijan, said Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung.
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.
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.
