Vietnam attends 22nd Sao Paulo forum in El Salvador
A Vietnamese Party delegation led by head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan attended the 22nd Sao Paulo forum during their working visit to El Salvador
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🔜 – A Vietnamese Party delegation led by head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan attended the 22nd Sao Paulo forum during their working visit to El Salvador from June 23-26.
The forum attracted nearly 500 delegates from 103 political parties and organisations from over 20 countries worldwide, discussing the people’s role and power in protecting revolutionary achievements and topics regarding culture, youth, sports, the environment and gender equality.
In his speech at the opening session, Quan shared the “people-oriented” experience and lessons by the Communist Party of Vietnam over the past 86 years.
He expressed belief that the forum will make more important contributions to strengthening solidarity among left-wing Parties and revolutionary movements across Latin America and the Caribbean.
On the sidelines of the forum, Quan chaired a talk featuring the outcomes of the 12 th National Party Congress of Vietnam and the socio-economic achievements Vietnam has gained during the 30 years of conducting renovation.
He also held bilateral meetings with delegates of the Communist Party of Cuba, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, the Sandinista National Liberation Front of Nicaragua, the United Left Movement of Dominica, the Peruvian Communist Party and the Labour Party of Mexico to discuss ways to boost ties.
During the visit, Quan had a meeting with President of El Salvador Sanchez Ceren and held talks with Secretary General of the National Liberation Front Party (FMLN) Medardo Gonzales.
The Vietnamese official affirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance on ceaselessly strengthening friendship, solidarity and cooperation between the two Parties and peoples in the spirit of mutual trust and support.
Quan expressed hope that the ruling FMLN will direct relevant agencies to back Vietnam’s bid for a seat at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2016-2018 tenure and to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2020-2021. He also urged the El Salvador government to recognise Vietnam as a market economy as soon as possible.
The host leaders expressed wish to further all-around bilateral cooperation and pledged to work closely with Vietnam at multilateral forums.
Earlier, Quan also met President of the Export and Investment Promotion Agency Sigfrido Reyes and Minister Roberto Lorenzana, during which the two sides discussed measures and mechanisms to boost economic, trade and investment ties.-VNA
Vietnam will join efforts with El Salvador to increase exchange, cooperation and practical activities to boost friendship and mutual understanding between the two countries’ people.
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has described Chairman of the El Salvador Legislative Assembly’s visit to Vietnam as an important development milestone in the two nations’ and legislatures’ ties, contributing to linking Southeast Asia and Central America.
A conference on Vietnam has been held at the National University in San Salvador city, El Salvador, by the El Salvador – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group.
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.
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan (Source: VNA)
