Mozambican PM pledges to promote comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam
Mozambican Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Delfina Levi has emphasised the special ties between Mozambique and Vietnam, noting their shared views and complementary socio-economic similarities.
Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Thi Thu Thin (left) and Prime Minister of Mozambique Maria Benvinda Delfina Levi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister of Mozambique Maria Benvinda Delfina Levi has emphasised the special relationship between Mozambique and Vietnam, saying the two countries not only share views and vಌisions on many issues but also have geogr൩aphical, socio-economic similarities that enable them to complement each other, during her reception for Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Thi Thu Thin.
PM Levi, the second female head of government in Mozambique’s history, praised the positive outcomes of the bilateral solidarity, friendship, and cooperation between the two nations. She stressed that Mozambique attaches great importance to its ties with Vietnam and hopes to expand collaboration into new areas such as mining, energy, telecommunications, digital transformation, and aquaculture, alongside traditional sectors like healthcare, education, and agriculture.
Ambassador Thin conveyed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s congratulations to PM Levi on her recent inauguration and extended his best wishes to Mozambique on the 50th anniversary of its independence. Thin also expressed her appreciation for the achievements of the Mozambican government in its first six months under Levi’s leadership, particularly in administrative reform and economic recovery.
Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Thi Thu Thin (left) holds a meeting with Mozambican Minister of National Defence Cristóvão Artur Chume. (Photo: VNA)
The two sides agreed to boost cooperation across various sectors on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties (June 25, 1975 – 2025). PM Levi directed relevant ministries and agencies to work closely with the Vietnamese Embassy to effectively implement future cooperative activities.
The same day, during a meeting with Mozambican Minister of National Defence Cristóvão Artur Chume, the two sides concurred to strengthen defence cooperation, particularly in areas such as mine clearance, post-war recovery, disaster response, and the defence industry./.
The exhibition serves as a profound tribute to previous generations who steadfastly nurtured Vietnam-Mozambique friendship and solidarity, and as an inspiring message to today's youth to continue developing the precious legacy, strengthening mutual understanding, respect, and cooperative spirit for the common benefit of both peoples.
For 2025 and beyond, Vietnam and Mozambique have identified key cooperation priorities, including the continued implementation of existing frameworks and the expansion of ties into new areas such as renewable energy, construction, IT and digital transformation.
The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics has worked closely with the Central Party School of the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) Party through regular mutual visits, short-term training programmes, and the implementation of a bilateral memorandum of understanding.
The seminar was the first activity in during Thanh’s visit, the first-ever by a top Vietnamese legislator since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1975.
Hansen said Denmark attaches importance to the Comprehensive Partnership and Green Strategic Partnership with Vietnam while speaking highly of the positive development in the bilateral relations over the recent past.
The Party Central Committee’s Politburo and Secretariat on July 11 announced disciplinary measures against three incumbent and former officials for serious violations of the Party's regulations and the State's laws while performing their duties.
HCM City, as Vietnam’s vibrant economic and cultural hub, has played a pivotal role in fostering cooperation between the two countries. French businesses, as well as educational, health care, heritage conservation, and urban development organisations have maintained an active and visible presence in the city.
Over the past three decades, two-way trade has increased more than 300 times, with Vietnam becoming a major player in global supply chains. Many major US corporations now view Vietnam as a strategic manufacturing and consumer market, while more Vietnamese firms are entering the highly competitive US market.
Three decades since the normalisation of bilateral ties, thanks to tireless efforts from both nations, Vietnam and the US have built mutual trust, becoming friends and comprehensive strategic partners across all sectors.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
People-to-people exchange has long served as a vital bridge between Vietnam and China, forming a strong social foundation for building trust, fostering cooperation, and maintaining peace. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2025, the two Parties and Governments have jointly designated the year as the “Year of Vietnam-China Humanistic Exchange,” reflecting a shared strategic vision to promote sustainable bilateral relations rooted in public engagement.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held separate meetings with the foreign ministers of China, Australia, and Algeria on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-58) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 10.
The Lao Vice President asked the Central Committees of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) and the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union (LPRYU) to continue enhancing coordination to effectively implement their 2022–2027 cooperation agreement, especially in youth exchanges and education of younger generations about the countries’ traditional ties.
Three former US ambassadors to Vietnam have shared their views on the past achievements and future prospects of bilateral relations as the two countries celebrate the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of their diplomatic relations this July.
National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh held talks with French Senate Vice President Loic Hervé and French NA Vice-President Nadège Abomangoli, met with Anne Le Hénanff, Chairwoman of the France – Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group (FVFG) in the French NA, and Amélia Lakrafi, General Delegate of the APF.
Speaking at the closing session of the 47th meeting of the NA Standing Committee in Hanoi on July 10,National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man commended the close, prompt, and active coordination among involved bodies.
Welcoming female diplomats at the meeting, PM Pham Minh Chinh wished them good health and continued contributions to the nations and to global diplomacy so as to keep promoting peace, cooperation, and development, advocating multilateralism, and promoting international solidarity.
The Mekong – Japan Cooperation (MJC) includes six members: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. In 2025, a new co-chair mechanism will be launched, with Vietnam becoming the first Mekong country to assume this role.
Based on their long-standing ties, shared interests, common viewpoints, as well as ASEAN membership, deepening the Vietnam-Indonesia relationship will not only serve the interests of the two peoples but also contribute to a united, strong, and cohesive ASEAN, and to peace, stability, and development in the region and beyond, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son had bilateral meetings with Foreign Ministers of Japan and Switzerland on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-58) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 10.
