Egyptian President’s visit to mark new milestone in bilateral ties
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s visit to Vietnam is considered an important milestone in Vietnam-Egypt cooperation, which is expected to boost the traditional partnership between the two countries in all fields.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Source: lleastafrica.com)
Hanoi (VNA) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’svisit to Vietnam is considered an important milestone in Vietnam-Egypt cooperation,which is expected to boost the traditional partnership between the twocountries in all fields.
The visit on September 6-7 at the invitation of President Tran DaiQuang, will be the first made by a State leader of Egypt to Vietnam since thetwo countries set up their diplomatic relations on September 1, 1963.
Egypt was one of the first Arabian countries that formed relations withVietnam. Vietnam opened a trade representative office in Egypt in 1958, and itsembassy in Cairo in 1963. In 1964, Egypt launched its embassy in Hanoi.
Over the past years, Egypt has highly valued Vietnam’s stance to issuesrelated to the Arabian world, especially the Middle East peace process.
The Egyptian government has supported Vietnam in the evacuations of workersin Libya in 2011 and 2014. The two sides have coordinated closely and supportedeach other at international forums, while sharing viewpoints on various issuesat the United Nations.
At the eighth political consultations at Deputy Foreign Ministeriallevel in Cairo in May 2015, Egypt committed to giving technical assistance toVietnam so the country could be able to issue Halal certificates of food forIslamic markets.
Egypt has been the second largest trade partner of Vietnam in Africa,with two-way trade hitting 316 million USD in 2016. Vietnam exported seafood, automobilespare parts, fabric, black peppercorn, coffee, rubber and other consumer goodsto Egypt and imported mainly chemicals, oil products, milk and dairy products, andfibres.
Egypt was the first North African country to recognise Vietnam’s fullmarket economy in November 2013. The country is running two projects inVietnam’s Tay Ninh and Khanh Hoa provinces with a combined capital of 750,000USD.
The Egyptian Government annually offered 12 scholarships in Arabianlanguage to Vietnam. The two sides have regularly exchanged information ininspection and culture. The Vietnam-Egypt Friendship Parliamentarian Group wasset up.
The visit of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is hoped to make bilateral cooperationgrow more effectively and extensively, while creating cooperation opportunitiesin trade, agriculture, culture and tourism. The two sides will also discussregional and international issues of shared concern.-VNA
Trade between Vietnam and Egypt could develop strongly from the current annual level of 400 million USD if the two sides make good use of cooperation opportunities.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s official visit to Vietnam from September 6-7 is expected to usher in a new chapter in the bilateral relationship, according to Egypt’s Al Messa daily on September 3.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s visit to Vietnam from September 6-7 demonstrates that Egypt attaches importance to Vietnam and considers the country one of the priorities in its Look East policy.
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.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Source: lleastafrica.com) 
