Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had bilateral meetings with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., Indonesian President Joko Widodo, and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, on the occasion of his attendance at the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia on October 20.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Indonesian President Joko Widodo. (Photo: VNA)
Riyadh (VNA)ജ – PrimeMinister Pham Minh Chinh had bilateral meetings with Philippine PresidentFerdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., Indonesian President Joko Widodo, and SingaporeanPrime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, on the occasion of his attendance at the ASEAN-GulfCooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia on October 20.
PM Chinh and thePhilippine President instructedthe relevant ministries and agencies to step up the signing of an inter-governmentalagreement on rice trade to enhance the proactive role of Vietnam and thePhilippines in rice production and export.
Thetwo leaders affirmed that the upcoming Vietnam visit by President Marcos Jr. willgenerate a new impetus to further develop the extensive and effectiverelationship between the two countries, bringing tangible benefits to theirpeople and making positive contributions to peace, security and stability inthe region.
𒊎 The Vietnameseand Indonesian leaders also vowed to actively discuss measures to reinforceties in the coming time. They will effectively implement the signed agreementsand accelerate the early ratification of the agreement on delineation of exclusiveeconomic zones, contributing to bringing practical benefits to their people.
Thetwo leaders affirmed their active coordination to boost trade cooperation,agreeing to assign relevant ministries to negotiate and move toward the signingof a long-term trade agreement on rice export, as well as expand the export-importof agricultural products to each other's market. PM Chinh congratulated Indonesia on its success as the Chair ofASEAN 2023. On global and regional issues, they vowed to continue workingclosely together at various global and regional forums, particularly at theUnited Nations and ASEAN, as well as in global and regional issues of shared interest.
During their conversation, PM Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart discussed orientations to upgrade bilateralrelationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership at an appropriate time.
Speakinghighly of the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP)’s positive contributions,they agreed to instruct relevant agencies to study the possibility ofestablishing an association of both countries’ industrial zones, therebyimproving the efficiency of VSIP operations using smart, green and sustainablemodels, and promoting the development of industrial-urban ecosystems. They alsoconsented to jointly build a shared database between the two countries tofacilitate the digital transformation process of both economies.
On prioritiesand focuses of Vietnam-Singapore economic ties, PM Lee recognised Vietnam'shuge potential in renewable energy, particularly wind and solar power. PM Chinhthanked Singapore for licensing the supply of clean electricity from Vietnam tothe island state.
𝓡 The two sides also underlined the importance of strengtheningpeople-to-people exchanges, including among youth from both countries, to raise mutualunderstanding and deepen the enduring friendship and connection between the twonations./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pointed to substantial potential for Vietnam and Saudi Arabia to foster their cooperation while addressing a business forum in Riyadh on October 19 (local time) as part of his trip to the Middle East nation to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations - Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN - GCC) Summit.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim and Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi in Riyadh on October 19 (local time), as part of his trip to attend the ASEAN - Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN - GCC) Summit and visit to Saudi Arabia.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 19 visited the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Headquarters, met GCC Secretary General Jassim Muhammad Al-Budaiwi and witnessed the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam and the GCC Secretariat as part of his trip to the Middle East nation to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – GCC (ASEAN-GCC) summit.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the significance of the first-ever Summit between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit held in Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh on October 20, saying that it marked a historical milestone.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Indonesian President Joko Widodo. (Photo: VNA) 
