PM meets with Philippine President on ASEAN Summit sidelines
Vietnam and the Philippines should give high priority to exchanges of high-level and all-level delegations; facilitate bilateral trade with the goal of raising two-way trade to 10 billion USD at an early date; and strengthen cooperation in ensuring food security and combating climate change.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. (Photo: VNA)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. on May 26 afternoon on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
During the meeting, the Philippine President extended his deepest condolences to the State, Government, and people of Vietnam on the passing of former President Tran Duc Luong.
He appreciated the positive progress in the relations between the Philippines and Vietnam - the only ASEAN nation that has established a strategic partnership with the Philippines - and expressed his hope that both sides will continue to promote comprehensive cooperation to elevate the ties to a new height.
President Marcos Jr. stated that the two countries have an ample room and potential for cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, security and defence, agriculture, rice import-export, and renewable energy.
At the meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. (Photo: VNA)
PM Chinh congratulated the Philippines on the successful organisation of the midterm elections, in which the ruling coalition led by the Federal Party of the Philippines (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas-PFP) secured a majority in the House of Representatives. He emphasised the significance of the year 2025, as it marks the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the two countries, and looks towards the celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026.
On the basis of this strong friendship, the PM proposed both sides actively promote key areas of collaboration in the coming time, give high priority to exchanges of high-level and all-level delegations; facilitate bilateral trade with the goal of raising two-way trade to 10 billion USD at an early date; and strengthen cooperation in ensuring food security and combating climate change.
ꦉ Discussing international and regional issues of mutual concern, the two leaders agreed to continue supporting each other at multilateral forums and to actively work with other ASEAN member states and China to promote substantive and effective negotiations on a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC), in accordance with international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)./.
Party General Secretary To Lam urged the Philippine Ambassador to focus on promoting several areas of bilateral cooperation, including enhancing political-diplomatic cooperation through facilitating high-level exchanges and contacts; boosting economic connectivity for the goal of 10 billion USD in bilateral trade; strengthening collaboration in security-defence, and maritime and oceanic matters; and promoting cooperation in other fields such as culture, sports, tourism, education and training, climate change adaptation, and disaster mitigation.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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