Indonesia President’s Vietnam visit to strengthen bilateral ties: ambassador
Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s upcoming state visit to Vietnam is set to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership, which was established in 2013, a diplomat has said.
Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Denny Abdi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s upcoming state visit to Vietnam is set to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership, which was established in 2013, a diplomat has said.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the threshold of the visit, slated for January 11-13, Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Denny Abdi noted that it is the second state visit to Vietnam by the President after the first in 2018 when the two sides committed to raising their bilateral trade to 10 billion USD by 2023.
The two-way trade reached 14.2 billion USD in 2022, surpassing the set target, he said, expressing his belief that that the new target of 15 billion USD set for 2028 will soon be achieved.
The ambassador said Vietnam and Indonesia share the vision of becoming a high-income economy in 2045, and look towards net zero emissions, and suggested them make great efforts to reach the goals, saying close cooperation will create great momentum for the two nations themselves and the entire Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The diplomat said he hopes that Vietnam and Indonesia will reach the comprehensive strategic partnership soon, stressing this elevation will show their strong commitments to promoting cooperation and open up new opportunities.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
The two countries should join hands both bilaterally and multilaterally to handle the political unrest in the region, as well as issues relating Myanmar and the East Sea, and other non-traditional security challenges, he said.
Abdi expressed his hope for stronger collaboration between the governments, businesses and people of the two countries following the visit, and more two-way investments, focusing on agriculture, fisheries, high-tech industries, renewable energy, and digital economy.
The two sides will work together to develop high-added value products and integrate into global supply chains, and boost collaboration in education, research and development, and the Halal industry, he expected./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong held a New Year meeting with the media in Jakarta on January 4, during which he expressed his hope that the press of Vietnam and Indonesia will continue contributing to promoting the partnership between the two countries and acting as a bridge for friendship between the two peoples.
The state visit to Vietnam by Indonesian President Joko Widodo from January 11-13 will be an opportunity for the two countries to discuss measures to deepen their strategic partnership and tighten their traditional friendship nurtured over the past nearly 70 years, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties (December 30, 1955), the Vietnam-Indonesia relationship has enjoyed positive developments across various fields. In 2013, the two countries upgraded relations to a strategic partnership.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Denny Abdi. (Photo: VNA) 
Indonesian President Joko Widodo. (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
