The Vietnamese leader proposed Uppsala University establish a partnership with a national university in Vietnam; strengthen collaboration in education, research, and academic exchanges with Vietnamese institutions; and offer scholarships to Vietnamese students and researchers, thus advancing the newly established sectoral strategic partnership in science, technology, and innovation between the two countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for breakthrough cooperation between Vietnam and Sweden, stressing the importance of advancing political and diplomatic relations and promoting shared values, political trust, and close friendship.
Spending considerable time viewing artefacts from Vietnam as well as exhibits reflecting historical ties between Vietnam and France, the PM expressed his deep impression at the museum’s rich and diverse collections, which vividly showcase the distinctive characteristics of world civilisations.
The Vietnamese and French legislatures agreed to maintain regular high-level exchanges and enhance cooperation between parliamentary committees, friendship groups, women and young parliamentarians.
PM Michal emphasised that PM Chinh's visit was a historic trip as this was the first time a high-ranking Vietnamese leader has visited Estonia since the two nations established diplomatic relations in 1992, considering this a new impetus for the two sides to deepen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in many other areas where both sides have strengths and needs.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch on urgent measures to guarantee sufficient electricity supply during the peak months of 2025 and beyond.
While chairing an online national conference on boosting public investment as a key driver of economic growth in 2025 on May 20, PM Chinh stressed the need to revitalise traditional growth engines - investment, consumption, and exports, while accelerating new drivers such as science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, circular economy, and knowledge economy.
The Ministry of Public Security will coordinate with other ministries and localities to launch the crackdown, which will run nationwide from May 15 to June 15.
Sri Lanka regards Vietnam as a source of inspiration and encouragement in its own quest for progress and recovery, said President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka.
At the Hang Duong Cemetery, PM Chinh laid wreaths and offered incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, heroic martyrs, and countless compatriots and comrades who laid down for the country’s independence and freedom, especially the 20,000 patriots and revolutionaries who perished in the Con Dao prison system over its 113-year history.
To effectively deal with these challenges, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the need for a new global-scale, comprehensive and inclusive mindset and approach; and for higher determination, stronger efforts, and more drastic actions, with breakthrough solutions and more effective implementation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh noted that the draft project has yet to identify bottlenecks and constraints hindering the private economic sector's growth and stressed the need to include concrete tasks and solutions to boost the sector.
The PM instructed that the draft report must provide an accurate assessment of the current situation, staying grounded in practical realities with a strong focus on feasibility, actionable outcomes, and measurable impact.
According to a draft proposal, the number of provincial-level administrative units will reduce by nearly 50% and the number of local-level units will drop by over 70%.
Currently, 28 expressway projects covering approximately 1,188 km are under construction nationwide, expected to reach the 3,000 km target by 2025. Additionally, numerous road projects are in feasibility study, design, or construction phases.
Son noted that Vietnam’s socio-economic situation in the first two months of 2025 has been highly positive, with macroeconomic stability maintained, inflation under control, and key economic balances ensured.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the newly established ministry to fully implement Party guidelines and state policies, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all ethnic groups while countering divisive efforts by hostile forces.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Vietnam and Cambodia work together to find reasonable solutions to the remaining 16% of border demarcation and marker planting, thus establishing a borderline of peace, stability, and sustainable development between the two countries.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 23 chaired a conference announcing the Politburo and Secretariat's 2025 decision to inspect the Standing Boards of the Party Committees of Ho Chi Minh City, and Binh Duong, and Ba Ria – Vung Tau provinces.
