Vietnam, Egypt celebrate 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties
The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt on July 26 held a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Egypt diplomatic ties (September 1, 1963 – September 1, 2023).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Nguyen Huy Dung speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: vov.vn)
Cairo (VNA)🐲 – The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt on July 26held a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment ofVietnam-Egypt diplomatic ties (September 1, 1963 – September 1, 2023).
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang attended the event aspart of his official visit to Egypt.
🧜 Speaking at the ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to EgyptNguyen Huy Dung highlighted the development of the friendship and cooperativerelationship between Vietnam and Egypt over the past 60 years.
Egypt was the first country in Africa-Middle East toestablish diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1963. The two nations have many similarities in history and share a common aspiration forfreedom and independence, the diplomat said, stating that they are symbols of resilience andindomitability in the struggle for national liberation. The ambassador emphasised that the bilateral relationshipbetween Vietnam and Egypt has constantly developed,especially after high-level visits by leaders of the two countries in 2017 and2018. On the occasions of the Vietnam visit by Egyptian President Abdel FattahEl-Sisi in 2017 and the visit to Egypt in 2018 by President Tran Dai Quang, thetwo countries signed nearly 20 bilateral cooperation documents. The ambassador said that the two sides are actively andeffectively implementing those agreements.
Delegates attend the celebration. (Photo: vov.vn)
He affirmed that Egypt is one of the important trade partners and a potentialmarket of Vietnam in the Africa-Middle East region with two-way trade turnover surpassing 600 million USD in 2022. The two countries aim to increasethe trade turnover to 1 billion USD in the coming time. Ambassador Dung emphasised that Vietnam and Egypt have greatpotential to strengthen cooperation in all fields, especially economy, trade,logistics, culture, education, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges. The twocountries have also promoted local cooperation in recent years. Affirming the growingeconomic ties between the two countries despite the impacts of the COVID-19pandemic, Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Hazem El-Tahrysaid the two sides are also making efforts to strengthen the legal frameworkfor bilateral cooperation by updating existing agreements and finalising newones.
El Tahry said that cultural exchange is an important pillarof the Vietnam-Egypt relationship, and suggested that the two countries step upcultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges to enhance mutualunderstanding between the two peoples.
🔜 On the sameday, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang met with officials and employees ofthe Vietnamese Embassy and the overseas Vietnamese community in Egypt./.
The Vietnam-Egypt relations have witnessed strong progress across all fields over the past six decades, stated Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Nguyen Huy Dung in a May 10 interview broadcast live on the state-owned Egyptian foreign language channel Nile TV.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt and Palestine Nguyen Huy Dung presented his credentials to Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas in an online ceremony held at the Palestinian Embassy in Cairo on June 25.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception for Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Amal Abdel Kader Elmorsi Salama in Hanoi on July 7, during which the guest affirmed to do her utmost to create a breakthrough for the two countries' ties in order to raise bilateral trade to 1 billion USD as set by the nations' leaders.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang had meetings with Speaker of the Egyptian Senate Abdel-Wahab Abdel-Razek and First Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives Ahmed Saad El-Din Mohamed Abd El-Rehim on July 26 as part of his official visit to Egypt.
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.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Nguyen Huy Dung speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: vov.vn) 
Delegates attend the celebration. (Photo: vov.vn) 
