Malaysia Prime Minister welcomed in Vietnam
Economic relations have become the key pillar of bilateral relations in the post-pandemic.
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob was greeted by his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh on March 21.
The three-day visit is expected to boost economic ties in the post-pandemic following the signing of the Plan of Action (POA) 2021-2025 for the Implementation of the Framework for Strategic Partnership. Photos: VGP, MOFA |
The visit is of significance ahead of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. |
This is the first visit to Vietnam paid by the Malaysian PM since his inauguration in August 2021. |
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob (L) and Vietnam's PM Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on Mar 21. |
Malaysia is currently Vietnam’s second-largest trade partner in ASEAN. |
The two countries set a bilateral trade target of US$18 billion for 2025. |
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah and Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi on Mar 19. |
The two top diplomats signed an agreement ơn The two top diplomats signed an agreement on bilateral and multilateral cooperation. |
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14:36, 2024/07/26
State Funeral held for Communist Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong
The Party Leader's lifelong devotion to the nation and frugal lifestyle earns him popular respect.
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13:10, 2024/07/26
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05:48, 2024/07/26
Thousands of volunteers serve state funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
Hundreds of volunteers have helped delegations and individuals follow the procedure when paying tribute to the late General Secretary.
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12:23, 2024/07/25
Foreign officials pay tribute to Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
The respect-paying ceremony of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong is organized in the national mourning etiquette at the National Funeral Hall, No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi, from 7 AM to 10 PM on July 25 and from 7 AM to 1 PM on July 26, 2024.
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10:24, 2024/07/25
State funeral held for Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Military Commission, passed away on July 19 at the age of 80.
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