They agreed to further deepen collaboration between the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the ANC’s OR Tambo School of Leadership in the areas of leader and manager training, political theory research, as well as academic and expert exchanges in public governance, public policy, and strategic-level capacity building.
The two sides agreed to promote trade and investment cooperation as a key pillar of the bilateral relationship, noting the significant untapped potential in this area.
Ambassador Hong Sy Cuong highlighted President Ho Chi Minh’s enduring legacy, from his thought and moral example to his diplomatic vision, and called on Vietnamese representatives in South Africa to embody his teachings in their work.
The two sides agreed to promote the implementation of the outcomes of the phone talks between the CPV and ANC leaders, along with the MoU on cooperation between the two Parties inked during the South African side's visit.
While South Africa’s aviation logistics sector plays a crucial role in its economy, Vietnam still has significant potential for development, particularly in air freight.
Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien underscored that the Vietnam-South Africa defence cooperation has continued to develop positively, while co-chairing the third Vietnam – South Africa Defence Policy Dialogue took place in Hanoi on February 25.
Minister of National Defence General Phan Văn Giang on February 25 met with Acting Secretary for Defence of South Africa Thobekile Gamede as part of the latter's visit to Vietnam. Giang suggested the two sides reach a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation.
A delegation from Hanoi led by Nguyen Thi Tuyen, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee, paid a visit to South Africa from October 27-31, which aimed to explore opportunities for cooperation between Hanoi and various South African localities through a series of meetings and economic, trade and investment activities.
The capital city of Hanoi has introduced its investment, trade and tourism cooperation opportunities to partners in Africa in general and South Africa in particular at a conference held in Pretoria on October 29.
A high-level delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by Politburo member, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Internal Affairs Phan Dinh Trac paid a working visit to South Africa from September 22 to October 2.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency of South Africa Kenneth Morolong has stated that his country remains steadfast in supporting Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, cooperation and development.
A delegation of the northern province of Hai Duong led by Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Tran Duc Thang paid a working visit to South Africa from June 14-18 to seek ways to promote cooperation and investment.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on June 14 sent a congratulatory message to the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party, Cyril Ramaphosa, on his re-election as President of South Africa in the 2024-2029 tenure.
Many activities have been held by overseas Vietnamese in different countries to celebrate the 134th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2024).
A high-level delegation of the Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) led by its Deputy Minister Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hung paid a working trip to South Africa from February 24 to March 1 to promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries, especially in the field of law protection and enforcement.
Obento – a restaurant in Johannesburg, South Africa on March 2 held an event named “Taste of Vietnam” to introduce popular Vietnamese food to local diners.
Vietnam and South Africa should further tap their economic cooperation potential to make their economic partnership match the sound bilateral political relations, said Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Hoang Sy Cuong in an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Deputy President of South Africa Paul Mashatile, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on December 14.
President Vo Van Thuong received visiting Deputy President of South Africa Paul Mashatile in Hanoi on December 14, affirming that Vietnam attaches importance to the partnership for cooperation and development with South Africa.
