Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) and Chilean Ambassador Jaime Chomali Garib (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc held separate meetings with the ambassadors of Chile and Canada in Hanoion January 29.
Meeting with Chilean Ambassador Jaime Chomali Garib, the Government leader urgedVietnam and Chile to promote their trade ties as they have substantialpotential for collaboration in this field.
Ministries, agencies and businesses of the two countries should make furtherstudy of each other’s markets, he suggested.
Talking about Chile’s hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)forum in 2019, PM Phuc pledged that Vietnam will actively support the countryin organising the event and asked Chile to arrange bilateral meetings on theoccasion of the forum.
Vietnam wants to maintain the operation of the free trade council mechanism inorder to make use of cooperation opportunities, he said, noting that theComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, whichhas come into force recently, would help both countries participate deeper inthe global value chain.
For his part, Jaime Chomali Garib highlighted the strong development of theVietnam-Chile relationship, especially after they have become APEC members.
With its foreign policy focusing on Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia, Chile hasregistered to become a partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN), he said, calling for Vietnam’s support in this regard.
The diplomat also expressed his hope that Vietnam will participateconstructively in the international conference on climate change which Chilewill host this year.
He noted rapid progress in bilateral trade since the two countries signed thefree trade agreement in 2011, with efforts being made to step up the trade infruit. He added that Chile wants to cooperate with Vietnam in startup and spaceprojects.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) and Canadian Ambassador Deborah Anne Paul (Photo: VNA)
At the meeting with Canadian Ambassador Deborah Anne Paul, PM Phuc said therelationship between Vietnam and Canada is at the best level ever in allspheres, from economy to national defence and security.
He asked the diplomat to make greater efforts to promote the bilateral trade inthe time ahead, suggesting that the Canadian side organise more trips toVietnam for Canadian enterprises to study the market.
In reply, Deborah Anne Paul stressed that trade and investment ties are apriority of the two countries which, she said, have shared common viewpoints onmultilateral trade institutions.
Canada stands ready to support Vietnam in assuming the ASEAN Chairmanship in2020, she said, adding that the two countries will organise many activitiesmarking the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2019.-VNA
Vietnam considers Chile one of its most important partners in the Latin America region, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at a meeting with Chilean Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero Espinoza on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN in Hanoi on September 12.
An international conference was jointly held by the Vietnam Association of Community Colleges (VACC), the British Columbia Council for International Education (BCCIE), and the Hue College of Transport to discuss measures to facilitate education partnerships between Vietnam and Canada.
Vietnam is ready to establish a defence policy dialogue mechanism at deputy ministerial level with Canada, Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh said.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) and Chilean Ambassador Jaime Chomali Garib (Photo: VNA) 
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) and Canadian Ambassador Deborah Anne Paul (Photo: VNA) 
