Vietnam fosters defence cooperation with Egypt, Japan
Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 14 for newly-accredited Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Amal Abdel Kader Elmorsi.
Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (R) receives Colonel Hara Takashi, Japanese Defence Attaché in Hanoi in the 2019-2022 tenure, and his successor Colonel Ishihara Masanao (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. HoangXuan Chien hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 14 for newly-accredited EgyptianAmbassador to Vietnam Amal Abdel Kader Elmorsi.
Welcoming the diplomat, Chien expressed his hope thatshe will pay attention to and support the maintenance and development ofdefence cooperation between Vietnam and Egypt, for the interests of eachcountry, and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the regionsand the world.
Stressing that Egypt is one of Vietnam’s active partnersin Africa and bilateral defence cooperation still holds great potential fordevelopment, Chien proposed both sides step up delegation exchanges, set up amechanism to share information on the political security and socio-economicsituation as well as customs and practices at UN peacekeeping missions inAfrica, and discuss the possibility of collaboration inaddressing post-war bomb and mine consequences.
Ambassador Amal Salama emphasised the importance of defencecooperation in the two countries’ relations, affirming that her country wantsto boost collaboration with Vietnam in this field.
She also suggested the two countries speed up theestablishment of a joint committee on defence cooperation, share experience incybersecurity, and collaborate in defence industry and training of Vietnamese and Arab languages for the two countries’ military officers.
On the same day, Sen. Lt. Gen. Chien received Colonel HaraTakashi, Japanese Defence Attaché in Hanoi in the 2019-2022 tenure, and hissuccessor Colonel Ishihara Masanao.
On behalf of the Defence Ministry’s leaders, he extended hiscondolences to Japanese people and the family of former Prime Minister ShinzoAbe over his death.
According to him, despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, defencecooperation between Vietnam and Japan has maintained growth and promoted itsrole as an important pillar in the bilateral relations.
He appreciated Colonel Hara’s contributions to the bilateralties during his tenure in Vietnam, while expressing his hope that Colonel Ishihara willhelp promote results achieved during the implementation of defence cooperationcontents, and have new initiatives to further boost the ties.
The Japanese officers showed their hope that Vietnam willorganise several events which were delayed due to the pandemic, including theInternational Maritime Review and International Defence Expo.
Colonel Ishihara said he wishes to be facilitated by the VietnameseDefence Ministry to fulfil his term in Vietnam so as tofurther develop the bilateral defence ties./.
Vietnam and Egypt are working together to boost bilateral trade in the hope of soon lifting the trade turnover to 1 billion USD, Ambassador Nguyen Huy Dung told a business forum held in the Egyptian city of Alexandria on June 16.
Vice Chairwoman of the National Assemby (NA)’s Council for Ethnic Affairs Dinh Thi Phuong Lan led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the eighth Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Egypt’s Sharm el Sheikh from June 15-16.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan and the Japan-Vietnam Economic Committee under the Japan Business Federation (KEIDANREN), held a mid-term review meeting for the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative (eighth phase) in Hanoi on July 5.
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam and the Embassy of Japan (EOJ) jointly launched in Hanoi on July 6 the global strategic partnership between UNDP and the Government of Japan to advance responsible business practices in Japanese companies and their supply chains in Vietnam.
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.
Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien (R) receives Colonel Hara Takashi, Japanese Defence Attaché in Hanoi in the 2019-2022 tenure, and his successor Colonel Ishihara Masanao (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
