Việt Nam News

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Lê Thanh Tùng has visited Santiago de Cuba province, regarded as the cradle of the Cuban Revolution.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính welcomed Timor Leste's participation in the 43rd ASEAN Summit and reaffirmed that Việt Nam and other member countries of the bloc would actively support the country in the process of becoming an official member of ASEAN.

Speaking highly of the unit's outstanding development and growth in all aspects, President Võ Văn Thưởng said that it has helped turn a large amount of land with many remnants of war into a large coffee and rubber growing area, thus contributing to building a border of peace, cooperation, friendship and development.

Leaders of Austria, Portugal, Greece, Malta, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, and the Republic of Cyprus have cabled letters and messages of congratulations to the Vietnamese Party and State leaders, on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the National Day (September 2).

Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Klaus Schwab described Việt Nam as a bright spot of economic growth after the COVID-19 pandemic at his meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday.

Sharing concerns about profound changes in the global and regional situation, the leaders of ASEAN countries emphasised that unity is a strategic value for ASEAN to overcome challenges, remain resilient against strategic frictions and geopolitical competition, and affirm its central role in the regional structure.

National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ proposed that both sides continue to strengthen coordination and support each other's positions at important multilateral forums in which Việt Nam and Japan are members, such as the United Nations, ASEAN, and APEC.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Nguyễn Phú Trọng praised the proactiveness and positive efforts of the two sides at various levels in implementing the common perception between the highest leaders of the two Parties and the Joint Statement between Việt Nam and China during his visit to China last year.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Tuesday led the Vietnamese delegation attending the plenary session of the 43rd ASEAN Summit, held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính had a working breakfast with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet on Tuesday, on the occasion of attending the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Jakarta.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has asked ministries and localities to speed up the progress of important national transport projects.

Speaking at the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC)’s 34th Meeting held in Jakarta on September 4 ahead of the summit, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said the challenges ASEAN are facing right now are already big enough to keep them struggling at times, but the challenges they are facing in the upcoming years would be even greater.

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva highlighted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s and Việt Nam’s positive economic growth, which, she said, has significantly contributed to spurring the sustainable growth of the global economy.

The visit is being made at the invitation of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ.

The two sides agreed to effectively optimise bilateral cooperation mechanisms and coordinate to well implement signed agreements, including bringing the signed document on maritime cooperation into effect soon.

He said that Việt Nam is ready to join hands with other countries in effectively promote economic growth through marine economy, digital and green transformation for the interests of people and businesses.

Country leaders will join meetings on the bloc’s development strategy in the next 20 years, aiming for a united, self-reliant, creative, dynamic and people-centric ASEAN, while also evaluating and improving the bloc’s partnerships.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping offered congratulations to General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee Nguyễn Phú Trọng and President of Việt Nam Võ Văn Thưởng.