Vietnam attends Baku Summit of Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group in response to COVID-19
A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador to Russia and Azerbaijan Dang Minh Khoi attended the Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Contact Group in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, held in Baku on March 2.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia and Azerbaijan Dang Minh Khoi speaks at the Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Contact Group in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Baku. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA)ܫ – A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador to Russia and Azerbaijan Dang Minh Khoi attended the Summitof Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Contact Group in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, held inBaku on March 2.
The summit, chaired by Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, saw the participation of leaders, foreign ministers, andambassadors from NAM member countries as well as representatives frominternational organisations, observers, and guests of Azerbaijan that is takingNAM chairmanship. NAM member countries recognised the movement's contributions to COVID-19prevention and control. In the last three years, the pandemic haswidened the rich-poor gap, seriously affecting socio-economic development indeveloping countries, especially in Africa and small island countries.Furthermore, a third of the world's population has yet to receive the firstdose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Besides, it is forecast that the world will notbe avoidable to new pandemics in the future, so humanity must prepare forpotential pandemics and possible consequences. As the consequences of the pandemic are increasinglymulti-dimensional, geopolitical tensions, global economic crisis, andnon-conventional challenges, the countries emphasised the role of multilateralcooperation in general and NAM in particular in post-pandemic recovery. Representatives from countries called for the lifting ofrestrictions on vaccine exports, strengthening health capacity building,sharing experiences, and transferring biotechnology. At the same time, theyreaffirmed their commitment to promote the 2030 Sustainable Development Goalsand highlighted the urgency of developing a vision and strategy for NAM toensure the common interests of member countries during the post-pandemicperiod. At the summit, Ambassador Dang Minh Khoishared Vietnam’s experiences in COVID-19 prevention and control as well aspost-pandemic recovery. He emphasised the country’s policies of putting people at thecentre and its duo goals for both disease control and socio-economicdevelopment. To promote post-pandemic recovery, Vietnam suggested that NAMcooperation in the coming time should strengthen solidarity based on respectingthe sovereignty and diversity of members, upholding the voice of members atinternational forums, promoting cooperation mechanisms within the NAM frameworkand implementing people-centered recovery policies, Khoi said. The summit was closed on March 3 with the issuance of a summarystatement of chairing country. Azerbaijan will continue to hold NAMChairmanship until the end of 2023 before handing it over to Uganda./.
Vietnam and Azerbaijan have potential to boost cooperation in various fields, particularly in economy, trade and investment, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told visiting Azerbaijan Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov at their meeting in Hanoi on July 19.
Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on November 21 met Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-jin, Speaker of the Azerbaijani National Assembly Sahiba Gafarova, and Deputy Chairman of the Representatives Chambers of the Belarusian NA Valeriy Vatslavovich Mitskevich in Phnom Penh.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 1 received new Azerbaijani Ambassador Shovgi Kamal Oglu Mehdizade, during which the State leader affirmed that Vietnam always treasures the traditional friendship with the country and hopes to promote all-round ties to match the great potential and sound bilateral partnership.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia and Azerbaijan Dang Minh Khoi on February 7 presented his credentials to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev who affirmed that the bilateral relations are developing well in both bilateral and multilateral aspects.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia and Azerbaijan Dang Minh Khoi speaks at the Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Contact Group in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Baku. (Photo: VNA) 
