Prime Minister meets foreign, UN leaders in Indonesia
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr agreed to promote the connectivity and reciprocity of the two economies, at their meeting in Jakarta on September 7.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr agreed to promotethe connectivity and reciprocity of the two economies, at their meeting inJakarta on September 7.
Chinh conveyed regards from Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, State President Vo Van Thuong, andNational Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to the Philippine leader.
The Philippine President expressed his pleasure to visit Vietnam and meet Vietnamese leaders at an early date,aiming to strengthen the bilateral ties.
Bothrejoiced at the strong deve🌜lopmen🦋t of the relationship in all spheres, andemphasised the importance of the Vietnam-Philippines strategic partnership in regional peace, stability, cooperation, and development.
The twosides agreed to continue their coordination and mutual support in regional andinternational issues of shared concern.
They alsoconsented to pay more attention to cooperation in such potential areas asagriculture, aquaculture, and oil and gas, and to consider expanding collaborationin new fields like digital economy, circular economy, green economy, andinnovation.
The leaders affirmed theirsupport for stronger cooperation in personnel training and labour to supportthe knowledge-based economy of the two countries, and concurred to soonexchange and sign an inter-government agreement on rice trade to help bothcountries ensure food security in the wake of complexities of the global supplychain over the past time.
They also compared noteson cooperation and coordination in maritime issues.
The Philippine leader committedfurther humanitarian treatment to detained fishermen in the spirit offriendship and strategic partnership, and support for Vietnam’s efforts to havethe European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning on illegal, unreported,and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted.
The same day, PM Chinh exchanged ideas with Singaporean PM L🍸ee Hsien Loong and UNSecretary General Antonio Guterres&﷽nbsp;on the worldsituation, major trends in peace, cooperation and development, and recentdevelopments in the region.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong (right) and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: VGP)
They pointed to variousdifficulties facing the world economy, the complex development of the strategiccompetition among big countries, regional hot spots, racial and religious problems, and populism, which are posing many challenges tomaintaining peace, stability and development.
PM Chinh affirmed t✤hat Vietnam will worktogether with other countries to further promote multilateral cooperation an👍dinternational solidarity, thereby contributing to peace, security anddevelopment in the region and the world.
The PM and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam are in Indonesia to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings./.
UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix has lauded Vietnam’s active engagement and strong performance in UN peacekeeping activities as well as the country’s commitments to implementing UN targets, espcially the ratio of female Vietnamese peacekeepers.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo co-chaired the 10th meeting of the countries’ joint commission on bilateral cooperation in Hanoi on August 2.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had a meeting on August 6 with Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, on the occasion of the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-44) held in Jakarta.
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, his spouse, and their entourage wrapped up their three-day official visit to Vietnam, made at the invitation of PM Pham Minh Chinh, on late August 29.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang recently signed a decision approving the investment policy for a project on building and operating the infrastructure of the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in the northern province of Thai Binh.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong (right) and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: VGP) 
