The two leaders agreed that their countries will work together to turn the good intentions and aspirations for bilateral relations into tangible outcomes so that in the future, they could look back with pride on the achievements born from today’s determination.
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and a high-ranking delegation of Việt Nam left Cebu, the Philippines, on the evening of Friday, concluding their trip to attend the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., Chair of ASEAN 2026.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng on Friday met with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines.
Việt Nam wishes to continue working closely with ASEAN member states and the ASEAN Secretariat in the community building process, said Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng while meeting ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn on Friday on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines.
Việt Nam–Sri Lanka cooperation should be viewed within the broader context of the Indian Ocean, South Asia and emerging global supply chains, and the key issue now is not potential, but swift, decisive and effective action, said Việt Nam's top leader Tô Lâm.
Both sides agreed that given Việt Nam’s substantial energy development needs in the coming years, together with the trend towards green transition and sustainable development, there remains significant room to expand cooperation between Vietnamese enterprises and Essar in such areas as oil and gas, biofuels, energy infrastructure, low-emission energy and technological solutions serving energy transition.
ASEAN should take the lead in upholding rules and strengthening trust in international relations by consistently promoting multilateralism and respect for international law. It should actively contribute to maintaining security, safety, and freedom of navigation and overflight globally and in the region, said Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng.
Highlighting the important role of parliamentary cooperation, the Party and State leader of Việt Nam expressed his wish for the two legislatures to strengthen coordination, soon sign a cooperation agreement, and work together to effectively supervise the implementation of the high-level agreements and signed cooperation documents, especially economic cooperation initiatives aimed at achieving US$1 billion in bilateral trade turnover.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng on Friday held separate meetings with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as part of his trip to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines.
Sri Lankan parliamentary leaders described the Vietnamese leader’s visit as a milestone in bilateral relations, underscoring decades of political solidarity and cultural ties between the two countries.
During the visit, the Vietnamese and Sri Lankan leaders toured the Hồ Chí Minh exhibition space inside the Colombo Public Library, where plans are underway to expand and upgrade the display area.
Chief Justice Nguyễn Văn Quảng affirmed that Việt Nam highly values Singapore’s experience in settling international commercial disputes and proposed the Supreme Court of Singapore support Việt Nam in developing the specialised court through advanced training programmes for Vietnamese judges and court officials, as well as professional placements in Singapore.
National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn urged the people’s court system to keep thoroughly grasping and effectively following the Party’s policies and guidelines on comprehensive national renewal and strategic breakthroughs for national development.
PM Lê Minh Hưng emphasised the need to concentrate resources on ensuring essential security needs, including energy security, food security, and human security.
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc stressed that the airport system planning must be strategic, comprehensive and synchronised, with a long-term vision extending to 2050 and even 100 years ahead, in order to avoid repeated revisions.
The documents included a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the People’s Police Academy under Việt Nam’s Ministry of Public Security and the National Police Academy under Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs on cooperation in police training and scientific research
The goal is to successfully achieve the status of a developing country with a modern industrial base, a high middle income, and ranking among the top 30 economies in the world in terms of GDP by 2030.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President Tô Lâm told the press that the two sides held successful talks and highly valued the enduring friendship, mutual trust, and support cultivated over more than 55 years of diplomatic relations.
