Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Belarusian Deputy PM Igor Lyashenko (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Partyand State of Vietnam always treasure and preserve fine and close relations withBelarus, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
While receiving Belarusian Deputy PMIgor Lyashenko in Hanoi on September 25, PM Phuc appreciated Belarusian leadersand people’s sentiments to Vietnam, especially their assistance to naturaldisaster-affected residents in the central region. He also spoke highly of theclose coordination between the two nations at international organisations andforums, particularly at the United Nations.
For his part, Lyashenko said trade relationsbetween Vietnam and Belarus should be switch to the form of establishingindustrial manufacturing joint ventures to serve both sides’ needs.
Hence, he proposed the two sides establish a joint venture to produceautomobile tyres in Belarus using Vietnam’s rubber materials for exports to membercountries of the Eurasian Economic Union and a joint venture to produce potassiumfertiliser in Vietnam.
Lyashenko informed his host that Belarus and Vietnam will inaugurate a truck manufacturingfactory in the northern province of Hung Yen on September 26. Belarus will alsodeploy a joint venture project to manufacture buses to serve Vietnam’s demand,especially Hanoi’s, he added.
The Belarusian Deputy PM expressed his belief that with efforts from bothsides, bilateral trade turnover will reach the target of 500 million USD thisyear.
While hailing the results of the earlier talks between Deputy PM Igor Lyashenkoand his Vietnamese counterpart Vuong Dinh Hue, PM Phuc believed the two sideswould have successful cooperation programmes.
Vietnam is willing to create favourableconditions for the truck manufacturing joint venture in Hung Yen province tooperate effectively with a long-term orientation to reach ASEAN markets, hesaid.
The Vietnamese Government has paid due attention to the automobilemanufacturing sector, PM Phuc said, noting that the cooperation between the twocountries in this field has many bright prospects.
He hoped that the joint venture would increase the localisation rate to 50percent and suggested Belarus soon establish a joint venture with Vietnam to produceautomobile tyres and step up bilateral cooperation in ore processing./.
Vietnam welcomes and will create favourable conditions for Belarusian enterprises to expand investment and business in Vietnam, said President Tran Dai Quang.
Business cooperation between Vietnam and Belarus will be further developed following trade deals inked between the two sides in the northern province of Hung Yen on March 29 in the presence of Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Semashko.
Vietnam has always treasured the development of traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Belarus, Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has said.
Vietnamese trade unions want to learn experience from the Belarusian Trade Union of Chemical, Mining and Oil Industries Workers in ensuring benefits for workers, according to Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour Tran Thanh Hai.
Belarus not only wants to export its products to Vietnam, but also transfer technologies and establish joint production plants in Vietnam with local firms, a bilateral business forum heard in Ho Chi Minh City December 6.
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.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Belarusian Deputy PM Igor Lyashenko (Source: VNA) 
