Overview of the talks between President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with hisUgandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in Hanoi on November 24.
Welcoming the Ugandan President, Phuc affirmed that thefirst visit to Vietnam by a head of state of Uganda since the establishment ofbilateral diplomatic ties in 1973 is an important milestone, contributing toenhancing the friendship and cooperation of the two country.
He congratulated and showed his belief that Uganda will successfullyhost the Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 2023 as well as fulfillingits role as the NAM Chair for the 2023-2026 term.
For his part, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni congratulated Vietnamon successfully assuming the role of a non-permanent member of the UnitedNations Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure, and its election to the UN HumanRights Council for the 2023-2025 term. He said he believes that Vietnam will maintainits effective contributions to the UN’s efforts to ensure peace, security and development.
The two leaders welcomed positive development of bilateralrelations, with political-diplomatic ties maintained, and economic cooperationachieving encouraging results. Two-way trade reached 14.3 million USD lastyear, up 39.8% year-on-year.
Affirming that there remains ample room for bilateralcooperation, they agreed on specific orientations to further boost the ties.
They highlighted the importance of stepping up delegationexchanges and contacts in all channels, and maintaining coordination and mutualsupport at multilateral forums, particularly the UN and the NAM.
Both asserted their determination to foster economiccooperation and increase two-way trade to be commensurate with the finepolitical relationship and the market scale of nearly 150 million people of thetwo nations.
President Phuc suggested Uganda create favourable conditionsfor the export and import of commodities that are strengths of each side, includingcotton and wood of Uganda; and food, garment and textiles, construction materials,means of transport and components, and telecoms equipment of Vietnam.
The two leaders also emphasised the importance ofagricultural cooperation, considering it one of the pillars of bilateral relations,with priority given to ensuring food security; and agreed to expandcollaboration to education-training, information and communications,defence-security, health and tourism.
They also exchanged opinions on several regional andinternational issues of mutual concern, and shared the view of addressing theseissues by peaceful means on the basis of upholding international law.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (standing, right) and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Kaguta Museveni witness the signing of memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the two foreign ministries (Photo: VNA)
After their talks, the Presidents witnessed the signing ofan agreement on visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders;and four memoranda of understanding on cooperation in diplomacy, education,information and communications, and agriculture technology./.
The official visit to Vietnam by President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, from November 23-25, is expected to open up cooperation opportunities between the two countries in the time ahead.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and a high-ranking delegation of the Republic of Uganda arrived in Hanoi on November 23 afternoon, beginning a three-day visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 24 morning hosted an official welcome ceremony for his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is now on an official visit to Vietnam.
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.
Overview of the talks between President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Photo: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (standing, right) and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Kaguta Museveni witness the signing of memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the two foreign ministries (Photo: VNA) 
