Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 18 held talks with various leaders, expressing Vietnam's desire to enhance cooperation, strengthen relationships, and reaffirm its role and standing on the international stage.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photos: Nhat Bac

In his meeting with President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to fostering cooperative and friendly relations with China as a strategic priority in its independent and multilateral foreign policy. He expressed hope for the continued implementation of high-level agreements and joint declarations.

President Xi praised the cooperation between the two governments and highlighted opportunities for further collaboration, particularly in the construction of three railway lines connecting the two countries. He also suggested strengthening partnerships in multilateral forums and advancing three global initiatives on development, security, and civilization.

In talks with US President Joe Biden, the prime minister expressed gratitude for the US leader's strong support for Vietnam-US relations and conveyed his hope that President Biden would continue contributing to bilateral ties in whatever role he assumes in the future. Describing  Prime Minister Chinh as a good friend of the US, President Biden celebrated the elevation of Vietnam-US relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during his tenure. Both leaders agreed to advance cooperative efforts, including recognizing Vietnam as a market economy and fostering collaboration in science and technology.

In talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Chinh encouraged large-scale Indian investment in strategic sectors such as transport infrastructure, logistics, high technology, oil and gas, and renewable energy. He proposed increased business-to-business connectivity and government-to-business dialogues to explore cooperation opportunities and address outstanding issues.

In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, Prime Minister Chinh requested continued Japanese support through next-generation ODA loans and policies to improve living and working conditions for the Vietnamese community in Japan. Prime Minister Ishiba committed to boosting 

bilateral cooperation across political,  trade, and investment domains while ensuring favorable conditions for Vietnamese expatriates.

The Vietnamese leader and US President Joe Biden.

In his meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Prime Minister Chinh called for increased concessional ODA funding to aid Vietnam's infrastructure development and climate change adaptation. He also proposed intensifying economic and trade collaboration, with a target of reaching $100 billion in trade turnover by 2025 and $150 billion by 2030.

In conversations with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the two leaders explored elevating bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership by 2025, with the goal of reaching $18 billion in trade turnover. They agreed to foster mutual market access for businesses, including cooperation in developing the halal market.

In a brief meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Prime Minister Chinh appreciated the UN's role in promoting global peace, stability, and development. Secretary-General Guterres hailed Vietnam as a model of peace and sustainable development and a shining example of international relations.

Prime Minister Chinh and EC President Ursula von der Leyen.

In talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Prime Minister Chinh proposed strengthening  Vietnam-EU relations through high-level exchanges and addressing existing challenges. He urged the EU to expedite the ratification of the Vietnam-EU Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) among its remaining members, continue providing ODA, and offer technical and financial support to help Vietnam adapt to the EU's new sustainability regulations. He also called for assistance in implementing the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) through financing, technology transfer, and human resource development.

Prime Minister Chinh also had frank and productive discussions with leaders from France, Germany, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey, Portugal, Mexico, South Africa, Angola, Tanzania, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, as well as representatives of international organizations such as UNCTAD, the WTO, the IMF, the World Bank, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

Attending the G20 Summit at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Prime Minister Chinh also held bilateral activities during his visit to Brazil from November 16 to 19.

Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Thanh Binh said that the Prime Minister's visit elevated Vietnam's role in the G20, demonstrated its responsible contributions to addressing global challenges, capitalized on its strengths and expertise, and reinforced international cooperation across multiple sectors.