The Vietnam – Germany strategic partnership has been developing in a dynamic and effective fashion, their top diplomats – Pham Binh Minh and Frank-Walter Steinmeier – noted during talks on Oct. 31.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and German Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier at a press conference in Hanoi on Oct. 31 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🌄 – The Vietnam – Germany strategic partnership has been developing in a dynamic and effective fashion, their top diplomats – Pham Binh Minh and Frank-Walter Steinmeier – noted during talks in Hanoi on October 31.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said Vietnam always treasures the friendship and cooperation with Germany. He considered the official visit by the German Federal Foreign Minister, from October 30 to November 1, a contributor to the bilateral relationship intensification, especially amidst the fifth founding anniversary of their strategic partnership.
Congratulating Vietnam on its achievements in socio-economic development and international integration, Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the Germany Government wants to bolster cooperation with Vietnam in all spheres. He highly valued the country’s growing role and stature in the Southeast Asian region.
The officials agreed that Vietnam and Germany will increase delegation exchanges at all levels, especially high-ranking level, continue to effectively implement the meeting mechanism of the two foreign ministries’ strategic management group, and further coordinate to carry out the Vietnam-Germany action plan.
Both sides also agreed to encourage and facilitate bilateral trade and Germany’s investment in Vietnam, particularly in manufacturing, high technology, clean and renewable energy, infrastructure, and finance-banking.
They will promote the official signing of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, thereby creating a framework for stronger trade and investment partnerships between the two nations to raise their trade to the targeted 20 billion USD by 2020.
The two sides expressed their delight at the fruitful cooperation in education-training. They agreed to enhance collaboration in vocational training and build some vocational training centres meeting Germany’s standards in order to help Vietnam with development and international integration.
At the talks, Minh acknowledged the German Government’s ODA provision, which has supported his country during socio-economic development. He asked the EU nation to continue its assistance in the fields Vietnam prioritises and Germany is strong, such as infrastructure building, clean and renewable energy, environmental protection, and climate change response.
The countries will continue coordinating closely and supporting each other at multilateral forums and international organisations, including Germany’s advocacy of the reinforcement of Vietnam’s cooperation with the EU, they said.
Regarding some regional and international affairs, the two sides raised concerns about recent complex developments in the East Sea, underlining the dispute settlement through peaceful measures, with full respect to diplomatic and legal processes on the basis of international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
During his visit, the German Foreign Minister met with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and, together with Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, co-chaired a roundtable conference on measures to boost the countries’ investment and business partnerships.-VNA
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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.
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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.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and German Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier at a press conference in Hanoi on Oct. 31 (Photo: VNA)
