Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính (left) meets with Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein on the sidelines of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) in Nice, France. — VNA/VNS Photo

NICE — Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Sunday met with Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein on the sidelines of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) in Nice, France.

PM Chính affirmed that Việt Nam attaches importance to multifaceted cooperation with Jordan. He recalled his meeting with the Crown Prince of Jordan on the occasion of attending the 8th Future Investment Initiative Conference in October 2024, in which the two sides discussed many measures to promote bilateral relations.

On this occasion, PM Chính conveyed the greetings and invitations from Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, State President Lương Cường and National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn to the Jordanian King to visit Việt Nam soon.

Pleased to meet PM Chính, King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein expressed his admiration for Việt Nam's socio-economic development achievements and strong rise as well as the hardworking and diligent Vietnamese people.

The two sides agreed to increase the exchange of delegations at all levels, especially high-level ones, to enhance political trust; and consider negotiating and signing a number of cooperation agreements on trade, investment and other fields.

PM Chính suggested the two countries soon establish bilateral cooperation mechanisms, including a political consultation mechanism between the two foreign ministries; and study the negotiation and signing of a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders to facilitate delegation exchanges and exchanges between the two countries. He affirmed that Việt Nam is ready to cooperate in agriculture and support Jordan in ensuring food security, and collaborate in digital transformation.

King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein welcomed the proposals of PM Chính, and expressed his wish that the two sides would strengthen cooperation in science and technology, human resource training, cooperation in dealing with the consequences of bombs and mines, and support the production of artificial limbs.

The two leaders agreed to direct relevant ministries and sectors to speed up legal procedures to sign bilateral agreements within the framework of the upcoming visit to Việt Nam by the Jordanian King.

On this occasion, the two leaders also discussed enhancing coordination at multilateral forums as well as international and regional issues of mutual concern.

PM Chính proposed Jordan continue supporting the stance of ASEAN and Việt Nam on resolving disputes by peaceful means, and ensuring security and safety of navigation in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea) in accordance with international law. — VNS