Vietnam, RoK top legislators back upgrading bilateral relationship
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Park Byeong-Seug expressed their support for upgrading the relationship between the two countries to a comprehensive strategic partnership during their talks in Seoul on December 13.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (left) and Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Park Byeong-Seug (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese NationalAssembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the National Assembly of theRepublic of Korea (RoK) Park Byeong-Seug expressed their support for upgradingthe relationship between the two countries to a comprehensive strategic partnershipduring their talks in Seoul on December 13.
The bilateral relationship would be elevated to the comprehensivestrategic partnership on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of thebilateral diplomatic ties in 2022, they said.
The top legislators agreed to raise two-way tradeto 100 billion USD in 2023 and 150 billion USD in 2030, and facilitate Vietnameseagro-fishery export to the RoK.
Vietnam and the RoK will exchange experience in theCOVID-19 fight, and enhance cooperation in the research and transferof vaccine and drug production technologies, and other medial supplies.
The RoK will help Vietnam build a national centre fordisease control, with capital from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund(EDCF).
The leaders also consented to increase activitiespromoting Vietnamese and Korean culture and arts in the respective countries.
Park stressed that Hue’s visit is of significance, asit contributes to strengthening the strategic partnership between the twocountries, saying the RoK considers Vietnam a key partner in its New SouthernPolicy.
For his part, Hue said his visit is set to affirm theimportance Vietnam attaches to the bilateral relationship in the context of the twocountries preparing for the celebration of their diplomatic ties.
They concurred to continue with the close cooperation betweenthe two countries at multilateral forums; further support and share jointvisions on ensuring security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation inthe East Sea; maintain an environment of peace, stability and legalorder; and address disputes by peaceful measures in line with internationallaw and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS).
They also agreed to continue deepening the legislativeties, closely cooperate and support each other at regional and international inter-parliamentaryforums, and advance strategic cooperative partnership to a new height.
Hue used the occasion to convey invitations of Vietnamesehigh-ranking leaders to the RoK Prime Minister and President to visitVietnam. Following the talks, the RoK NA Speaker hosted abanquet for NA Chairman Hue and his entourage./.
The official visit by Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue to the Republic of Korea (RoK) starting December 12 is viewed as an opportunity to lift the countries’ strategic cooperative partnership to a new height, towards bringing two-way trade to 100 billion USD in a balanced, sustainable and effective manner.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Park Byeong-seug attended a Vietnam - RoK Business Forum in Seoul on December 13.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue is on an official visit to the Republic of Korea. His visit is made at the invitation of Speaker of the Korean National Assembly Park Byeong-seug.
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.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (left) and Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Park Byeong-Seug (Photo: VNA) 
