Egyptian President on first-ever State visit to Vietnam
President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is paying a State visit to Vietnam from September 6 to 7 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Tran Dai Quang.
President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Photo: AP)
Hanoi (VNA) – President of Egypt Abdel Fattahel-Sisi is paying a State visit to Vietnam from September 6 to 7 at theinvitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Tran Dai Quang.
The Egyptian leader is accompanied by ForeignMinister Sameh Shoukry, Chief of the President’s Office Moustafa Sherif,Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr, Minister ofElectricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker, Minister of Trade and IndustryTarek Kabil, Minister of Transport Hesham Arafat, and Director of the GeneralIntelligence Directorate Khaled Fawzy, among others.
The first-ever State visit to Vietnam by anEgyptian president since the countries set up diplomatic ties in 1963 holdshistoric significance for bilateral relations, showing Egypt’s wish to enhancecooperation with the Southeast Asian nation.
The trip is an occasion for both sides todiscuss measures to intensify bilateral cooperation in different fields,including economy, trade, investment and other spheres they are strong at suchas agriculture, culture and tourism, while exchanging views on regional andinternational issues of shared concern.-VNA
A seminar on opportunities, challenges and prospect for cooperation between Vietnam and Egypt cooperation took place in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo on May 8.
President Tran Dai Quang on July 22 sent a congratulatory message to his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the country’s National Day (July 23).
Trade between Vietnam and Egypt could develop strongly from the current annual level of 400 million USD if the two sides make good use of cooperation opportunities.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s official visit to Vietnam from September 6-7 is expected to usher in a new chapter in the bilateral relationship, according to Egypt’s Al Messa daily on September 3.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s visit to Vietnam from September 6-7 demonstrates that Egypt attaches importance to Vietnam and considers the country one of the priorities in its Look East policy.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Photo: AP) 
