Vietnam, Iran look to foster partnership in various fields
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Ardeshir Larijani on April 8 on the sidelines of the 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Doha, Qatar.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan meets Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Ardeshir Larijani on the sidelines 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman NguyenThi Kim Ngan met with Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Ardeshir Larijanion April 8 on the sidelines of the 140th Assembly of the Inter-ParliamentaryUnion in Doha, Qatar.
The Iranian top legislator recalled memories of his visit toVietnam in 2018 and expressed delight at the partnership development betweenthe two countries and parliaments.
NA Chairwoman Ngan congratulated the Iranian government and peoplefor maintaining socio-political stability and achieving economic progress.
Vietnam and Iran celebrated the fruitful outcomes from theninth meeting of the Joint Committee, while agreeing on various measures to enhancecooperation in different areas such as agriculture, aquaculture, energy,mining, oil and gas, telecommunications, and banking, she noted.
Ngan said she hopes that the two sides will continuecoordinating closely to organise the 10th meeting of the committee within theyear, and work out solutions to boost bilateral affiliation.
The Vietnamese NA leader also proposed that the two sideswork harder together to complete the target of 2 billion USD in trade. Shesuggested that the two countries prioritise the trade of each other’s strongproducts, deal with payment problems to support trading activities, encouragebusinesses of both sides to study each other’s market, and promote trade andinvestment partnership.
Agreeing with his Vietnamese counterpart, Ali ArdeshirLarijani held that banking cooperation is key to a successful partnership. However,Vietnam and Iran have yet to make any negotiations or discussions in the field,he noted, stressing the need for the two sides to develop collaboration.
Ngan said that Vietnam hopes Iran will continue itsprovision of scholarships for Vietnamese students in Persian studies and othersectors; maintain the exchange of lecturers and students among universities; andstrengthen ties in culture and tourism by holding painting exhibitions, filmscreenings, musical performances, and Iranian cultural days in Vietnam andVietnamese cultural days in Iran.
The Iranian Parliament Speaker said that he will assign hisassistants to work on the providing of scholarships to Vietnamese students andsend notice to the Vietnamese side in the next few months.
He added that following his return, he will discuss with theIranian Minister of Culture on the organisation of cultural days in eachcountry, and suggested that Vietnam and Iran increase the import and export offruits and farm produce to each other’s market, paying more attention toagricultural cooperation.
Iran hopes for Vietnam’s technical support in ricecultivation, while fostering partnership in education and customs, he stated. –VNA
Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani on April 18 concluded his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
A seminar on Iranian cinema achievements in international film festivals took place in the Vietnamese capital city on October 29, as part of the fifth Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF).
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Cuong stated that Vietnam treasures developing friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Iran, during talks with Iran’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Morteza Sarmadi in Hanoi on March 11.
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.
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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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan meets Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Ardeshir Larijani on the sidelines 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (Photo: VNA) 
