Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh talked on the phone with Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide on May 26, discussing measures to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination at multilateral forums.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh talkedon the phone with Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide on May 26,discussing measures to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination atmultilateral forums.
Thetwo officials noted with satisfaction the sound development of bilateral ties,particularly the implementation of agreements reached during the visit toNorway by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in May 2019. They agreedto work together to organise activities marking the 50th anniversaryof bilateral diplomatic relations (1971-2021).
Thetwo sides compared notes on orientations to promote economic and trade tiesbetween the two countries, one of which is to push for the early signing of afree trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Free TradeAssociation (EFTA), in order to support their economies in overcoming theimpacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Theyalso discussed measures to control the pandemic and promote post-pandemiceconomic development. The Norwegian Foreign Minister praised pandemic controlmeasures taken by Vietnam, saying they are effective and provide good experience.
DeputyPM Minh said Vietnam is willing to share experiences in this field with Norwayand support each other in citizen protection work. He welcomed Norway’sinitiatives on UN coordination to help developing countries overcome theconsequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and push ahead with the research for avaccine for the disease.
Thetwo officials expressed their satisfaction at bilateral coordination atmultilateral forums, noting that the two countries share many similarviewpoints on international affairs, including the maintenance of peace and stability,respect for law, and sustainable development.
🐷 Thetwo sides agreed to continue with coordination to better tap the potential forcooperation between Norway and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) during the year Vietnam is the chair of the association. They alsovowed to enhance collaboration at the UN, especially when Vietnam is serving asa non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 tenure. /.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage left Oslo on May 26, concluding their official visit to Norway and starting their trip to Stockholm for an official visit to Sweden at the invitation by Prime Minister Stefan Lofven.
The trip to Russia, Norway and Sweden from May 20-28 by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is a success as it had specific outcomes, cemented traditional bonds, and opened up new cooperation prospects for Vietnam and the countries, Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung has said.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly’s Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau hosted a reception in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 27 for Elin Agdestein, Member of the Norwegian Parliament, who is leading a delegation to the 40th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA 40).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also a Politburo member and Secretary of the Government Party Committee, attended the 4th Party Congress of the EVN Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure on August 10, directing EVN to ensure power supply to meet the country’s development demands with double-digit growth set for the coming years.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. (Photo: VNA)
