New Vietnamese ambassador seeks to bolster Vietnam-Kenya ties
Newly-appointed Ambassador of Vietnam to Tanzania and Kenya Nguyen Nam Tien presented his letter of credentials to Kenyan President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta in the capital city of Nairobi on December 2.
Newly-appointed Ambassador of Vietnam to Tanzania and Kenya Nguyen Nam Tien presents his letter of credentials to Kenyan President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta in the capital city of Nairobi on December 2. (Photo: VNA)
Pretoria (VNA) – Newly-appointed Ambassador ofVietnam to Tanzania and Kenya Nguyen Nam Tien presented his letter ofcredentials to Kenyan President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta in the capital city ofNairobi on December 2.
Kenyatta congratulated Tien on his new mission in Kenya,saying that he expects the two countries will further consolidate thefriendship and maintain effective coordination and support for each other at regionaland international forums.
The president emphasised that Vietnam and Kenya shouldprioritise enhancing their trade and investment relations to boost the two-waytrade to a height that matches both sides’ potential and strength.
Convey greetings from Vietnamese leaders to PresidentKenyatta, Ambassador Tien said he is honoured to become the new ambassador ofVietnam to the African country and delighted to see the bilateral partnershiphas constantly expanded over recent years, particularly in terms of economy andtrade.
He said he looks forward to support from the government ofKenya in his term of office to be able to help deepen the ties between the twonations.
The diplomat went on to congratulate Kenya for securing anon-permanent seat at the United Nation’s Security Council (UNSC) between 2021and 2022, noting it reflects Kenya’s increasing prestige and position in theregion and the world.
Following the ceremony for the letter of credentialspresentation, Ambassador Nguyen Nam Tien met with Paul Ndungu, who is in chargeof affairs with Asia and Australia at the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tien suggested the two countries strengthen ties through theexchange of delegations and the development of framework for bilateralcooperation. The two sides also need to continue backing each other atmultilateral mechanisms.
Ndungu, for his part, said the Kenyan Ministry of Foreignand Affairs and he himself have always supported a closer relationship withVietnam. He agreed that the two nations should increase delegation exchanges,accelerate bilateral trade and investment relations and step up cooperation atmultilateral forums, especially between the ASEAN and East African Community(EAC).
Tien later had a meeting with Vietnamese people living inKenya where he gave the updates on the country’s political, socio-economicsituation in the time of COVID-19./.
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Cabinet Secretary of the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Monica Juma agreed on specific measures to enhance cooperation between the two countries during their talks in Hanoi on December 3.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for visiting Cabinet Secretary of the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Monica Juma in Hanoi on December 3.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
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.
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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.
Newly-appointed Ambassador of Vietnam to Tanzania and Kenya Nguyen Nam Tien presents his letter of credentials to Kenyan President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta in the capital city of Nairobi on December 2. (Photo: VNA) 
