A diplomatic delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son visited Chile from March 17-19 and conducted the sixth political consultation between the two foreign ministries.
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A diplomatic delegation led by DeputyForeign Minister Bui Thanh Son visited Chile from March 17-19 and conducted thesixth political consultation between the two foreign ministries.
During the visit, Deputy Minister Son met with Speaker ofthe Chamber of Deputies of Chile Maya Fernandez Allende, and paid a courtesycall to Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero Espinoza.
He also participated in a political consultation withSecretary General for Foreign Policy of the Foreign Ministry of Chile PatricioTorres. He then met Vice Minister of Trade Rodrigo Yanez; President of theChile-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarian Group Karol Cariola; head of theChile-Vietnam Culture Institute Patricia Abrajua; and other Chilean officials.
On the occasion, he laid flowers at President Ho Chi Minh’sstatue in Santiago de Chile.
At the meetings, the two sides shared their delight at thegrowing Vietnam-Chile partnership in all fields.
Two-way trade in 2018 exceeded 1 billion USD, double that of2014 when the Vietnam-Chile free trade agreement took effect.
The Chilean side expressed admiration for Vietnam’sachievements as well as the rising prestige of the country, saying Chileconsiders Vietnam as an important partner in Asia-Pacific.
To mark the 50th founding anniversary ofbilateral diplomatic relations (March 25, 1971-2021), the two sides agreed to increasehigh-level delegation exchanges and maintain political consultation to facilitatebilateral ties.
The two sides reviewed the implementation of cooperationframeworks and agreements and agreed to coordinate to promote negotiations for severalnew deals to complete the legal framework for bilateral affiliation.
Both sides also discussed measures to strengthen cooperationin economy, trade, investment and promising areas such as agriculture, aquaticfarming, agricultural and aquatic product processing, climate change response, startups,innovation, training, tourism, and sports.
They will continue holding meetings of the Vietnam-Chile free trade council, while working closely during the implementation of theComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).They stressed the need to strengthen collaboration between the two parliaments andincrease diplomatic activities.
Vietnam and Chile agreed to continue supporting each otherwithin the frameworks of the United Nations, the World Trade Organisations andAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, while fostering the partnership between theASEAN and the Pacific Alliance.
The two countries shared their similar stance supporting thesettlement of international disputes through peaceful measures in line withinternational law.-VNA
Outgoing Ambassador of Chile to Vietnam Claudio Andres De Negri Quintana has been honoured with the “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” insignia of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has said Vietnam and Chile’s legislative bodies should enhance exchanges and experience sharing in law-building.
Vietnam considers Chile one of its most important partners in the Latin America region, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at a meeting with Chilean Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero Espinoza on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN in Hanoi on September 12.
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.
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA) 
