The two leaders shared the view that Vietnam and Sweden should strengthen solidarity and cooperation based on their traditional friendship, through Party, Government, and Parliamentary channels as well as people-to-people exchanges, thereby contributing to the promotion of multilateralism and international solidarity.
Participants pointed out shortcomings and discussed lessons learned as Vietnam is preparing for upcoming major multilateral events, including the signing ceremony of the UN Convention on Countering the Use of ICTs for Criminal Purposes in October 2025 and APEC 2027.
According to the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the upcoming meeting will spotlight a range of global and regional issues, particularly politics and security, global governance reform, and the role of developing countries (the Global South) in promoting multilateralism.
PM Pham Minh Chinh suggested Vietnam and Kenya intensify delegation exchanges, and expand cooperation in defence and security, trade, education and training, clean agriculture, food security, and people-to-people exchanges, especially among younger generations, among other fields.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), affirmed Vietnam’s strong support for multilateralism and its continued efforts to make meaningful and substantive contributions to consolidating global and regional multilateral institutions.
Vietnam showcased its unwavering humanitarian commitment as the country attended the annual UN international bazaar held by the UN Women’s Guild (UNWG) in Geneva on November 19.
Vietnam always makes active and effective contributions to promoting multilateralism in the world, contributing to building a world of peace, stability, and sustainable development, General Secretary of the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Association (ABRAVIET) Pedro de Oliveira has said.
The working trip on October 23-24 by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chair of BRICS 2024, is a success, contributing to promoting solidarity for addressing common challenges.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), stressed the importance of putting people at the centre of multilateral cooperation, at the UN Security Council (UNSC)’s ministerial-level open debate in New York on July 16.
Vietnam wishes to diversify its partners, consolidate a peaceful and stable international environment conducive to its development, and contribute to peace and development in the world, said Ambassador Mai Phan Dung.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has attended a dialogue with Louise Mushikiwab, Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance in the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and official visits to Hungary and Romania have reaped successes in multiple aspects, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan emphasised the importance of solidarity in a divided world while addressing a plenary session of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala capital of Uganda on January 20.
Vietnam has been elected as a Vice President of the Executive Committee of the 19th Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) Summit, representing the Asia – Pacific region.
Bamboo holds a significant place in Vietnamese history, culture, and people’s daily lives, symbolising strength, flexibility, and resilience. Vietnam’s determination to pursue a foreign policy that draws on these characteristics is seen as a pragmatic response to the challenges facing the country in a rapidly-changing world, according to scholars.
Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou has told Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue that he hoped Uruguay and Vietnam will continue to increase the exchange of high-level delegations and delegations between ministries and sectors, and expand people-to-people exchanges, thus further deepening the bilateral relations.
Promoting the role of multilateralism is of great importance in tackling the current global multidimensional crisis, helping secure financial resources for the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), recommended Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN).
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn has highlighted the importance of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) to promoting peace, security, connectivity, development, and multilateralism in both continents.
Vietnam appealed to countries to augment international efforts in disarmament and non-proliferation, during a general debate of the UN General Assembly’s Disarmament and International Security Committee on October 10.
