Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held bilateral meetings with his Indonesian and Bruneian counterparts on June 16 in the framework of the Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting (SAIFMM) in New Delhi.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (L) meets Indonesian FM Retno Marsudi. (Photo: VNA)
New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnamese ForeignMinister Bui Thanh Son held bilateral meetings with his Indonesian and Bruneiancounterparts on June 16 in the framework of the Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting(SAIFMM) in New Delhi.
During their meeting, FM Son andIndonesian FM Retno Marsudi discussed measures to boost bilateral ties in thepost-COVID-19 period. They agreed to coordinate closely to prepare for high-levelvisits and the 4th conference of the Vietnam-Indonesia jointcooperation committee in 2022.
The two sides reached consensus on pushingcooperation between the two countries’ ministries, agencies and sectors,especially in economy-trade, so as to bring about practical benefits for peopleand businesses of both countries
The two sides also saw eye to eye on theapproach to and settlement of regional and international issues on the basis ofrespect for international law for the common goal of peace, stability,cooperation and development.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof. (Photo: VNA)
Meanwhile, Son and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei DatoErywan Pehin Yusof agreed to work together to hold activities celebrating the30th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relationship,promote high-level visits and organize the second conference of theVietnam-Brunei joint cooperation committee in the time ahead.
They consented to soon resume direct airservices between Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City and Brunei’s capital Bandar SeriBegawan to facilitate people to people exchange.
FM Son took the occasion to ask Brunei to further facilitate the import ofVietnamese goods, particularly farm produce, aquatic products and food meetingHalal standards.
The Bruneian minister proposed that the two sides enhance cooperation inaquatic and rice production in the context of the world facing a crisis in foodsecurity./.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held a phone talk with Brunei Second Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof on April 13, during which both agreed to regularly and effectively maintain the nations’ mechanism of joint committee on bilateral cooperation.
Vietnam pledged to work closely with ASEAN ministers, and give enthusiastic support to Brunei so that the country can successfully play the role as the ASEAN Chair in 2021, said Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan.
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang and his visiting Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto agreed to intensify bilateral defence relations in the time ahead in their talks in Hanoi on March 13.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 13 called on the defence ministries of Vietnam and Indonesia to bolster consultations and support each other at multilateral forums, and maintain the common stance of ASEAN on regional issues, including the East Sea.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received outgoing Bruneian Ambassador Pengiran Haji Sahari bin Pengiran Haji Salleh in Hanoi on May 17, congratulating the diplomat on fulfilling his duties during eight years in Vietnam.
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.
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.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (L) meets Indonesian FM Retno Marsudi. (Photo: VNA) 
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof. (Photo: VNA) 
