Vietnam and Finland should enhance collaboration in the fields of renewable energy development, information and technology, education and training, and renovation, said Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Pham Minh Chinh.
Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Pham Minh Chinh (R) and First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Mauri Pekkarinen (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Finland should enhance collaboration inthe fields of renewable energy development, information and technology,education and training, and renovation, said Politburo member and head of theParty Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Pham Minh Chinh.
Chinh, who is leading a high-level delegation from the Party Central Committeeto visit the North European country from November 11-14, made the suggestion whileholding talks with First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Finland MauriPekkarinen on November 13.
Expressing his delight to visit Finland when the two countries are celebrating the45th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, Chinh highlightedVietnam’s socio-economic achievements after 30 years of reform, and spokehighly of the development of the bilateral relations with Finland.
He hoped that Finland will support Vietnam’s candidacy as a non-permanentmember of the United Nations Security Council in 2020-2021 term as well as worktogether with Vietnam to bolster the Vietnam-Finland relations in a deeper andmore practical manner.
Chinh took the occasion to thank the Finnish Parliament, Government and peoplefor their assistance for Vietnam through development projects in the pastyears. He said that Vietnam wishes to receive more official developmentassistance from Finland to realise its sustainable development goals andrespond to global climate change.
Mauri Pekkarinen, for his part, said he desires to promote extensive ties withVietnam, affirming that Finland supports cooperative relations between theSoutheast Asian country and the EU, particularly the early signing andratification of the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement.
Touching upon international issues of mutual interests, including the East Seaissue, the two sides agreed that all disputes should be settled by peacefulmeans in line with international regulations, especially the 1982 UnitedNations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982).
Earlier, Chinh had a meeting with Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintila,during which bilateral cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, investment,education and training was on the table.
During their stay in Finland, the delegation also had working sessions with theMinistry of Justice, Ministry of Finance and Academy of Finland, and competentauthorities in the country on building a streamlined and efficient apparatus,training officials and fighting corruption.
Besides, they met with Chairman of theFinnish Communist Party Juha Pekka Vaisanen, and toured some educationfacilities to discuss cooperation opportunities under Vietnamese Government’s Project165 which funds overseas training of government officials.-VNA
Finland’s education and the best-selling book “Finnish Lesson 2.0” were main topics of a talk held on January 13 in Hanoi as part of activities to celebrate the 100th independence day of Finland.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh voiced his hope that Vietnam and Finland will take advantage of their strengths and potential to foster effective bilateral cooperation.
The IPP Grand Harvest Day took place in Hanoi on July 6, concluding the four-year implementation of the Vietnam-Finland Innovation Partnership Programme (IPP) Phase 2.
A seminar co-hosted by Vietnam and Finland in the framework of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) High-level Political Forum has spotlighted the importance of access to safe water and smooth water supply especially in urban areas.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology and Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in science, technology, and innovation in Hanoi on October 16.
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.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Pham Minh Chinh (R) and First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Mauri Pekkarinen (Photo: VNA) 
