Vietnam, Brunei agree to deepen bilateral cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son met with Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Dato Pehin Erywan Yusof in Hanoi on April 23, as the latter has been in Vietnam to attend the ASEAN Future Forum 2024.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Dato Pehin Erywan Yusof. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui ThanhSon met with Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Dato Pehin ErywanYusof in Hanoi on April 23, as the latter has been in Vietnam to attend the ASEAN Future Forum 2024.
Both officials expressed their delight at the positive development of the Vietnam-Brunei Comprehensive Partnership over the past time and agreed to facilitate𒀰 all-levelvisits in the coming time, with a particular focus on preparations for the Vietnam visit bythe Sultan of Brunei.
Theyalso concurred on the importance of soon convening the third session of the Vietnam-BruneiJoint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation to review the overall bilateralrelationship, and ensure the effective implementation of the agreements reachedduring Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Brunei in February2023, particularly the Action Plan on the implementation of the Vietnam-Brunei Comprehensive Partnership in the 2023-2027 period. Inaddition to accelerating the effective implementation of four key areas,including oil and gas, chemicals, Halal products, tourism and people-to-peopleexchange, Son proposed Brunei work closely on implementing bilateral agreementson food security and promptly finalise new deals in agriculture, fisheries, finance,trade, economy, investment and education. Agreeingwith Son’s proposals, Yusof suggested enhancing cooperation in potentialareas such as oil and gas, agriculture, and tourism, including the "6countries, 1 destination" initiative. Both sides also vowed to strengthencooperation in other important areas such as national defence, education,increasing the number of scholarships, and short-term student exchanges. On global and regional issues of shared concern, they affirmed support for Laos as it assumesthe ASEAN Chairmanship in 2024. Theyalso vowed to hasten the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, fostering ASEAN'ssolidarity and central role in addressing regional issues, includingmaintaining its common stance on the East Sea issue and promoting theimplementation of ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus on the Myanmar issue.
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn (L) and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son. (Photo: VNA)
At aworking session with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn on the same day, Son suggested the ASEAN Secretariat further enhance itseffectiveness in supporting member countries, increase research andforecasting efforts, improve inter-sectoral and inter-pillar coordination,and pool resources for the Secretariat's activities. Kaoexpressed support for Vietnam's stance on strengthening broader and moresubstantive dialogue relations between ASEAN and its partners. He also pledged to collaborate with Vietnam tosuccessfully conclude its term as coordinator for ASEAN-Republic of Korea relations andassume its new roles as coordinator for ASEAN-UK and ASEAN-New Zealandrelations./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a roundtable discussion with Brunei energy and oil and gas enterprises in Bandar Seri Begawan capital on February 11, as part of his ongoing visit to Brunei.
The official visits to Singapore and Brunei by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation have been successful with comprehensive, practical and specific results.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 11 received Minister of Finance and Economy II of Brunei Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, the last activity in his two-day official visit to the country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam on May 10 on the sideline of the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
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.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Dato Pehin Erywan Yusof. (Photo: VNA) 
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn (L) and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son. (Photo: VNA) 
