Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with visiting Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas
The leaders agreed to continue to effectively implement the agreements between the two countries, promote cooperation in traditional areas such as trade - investment, science - technology, education - training, national defence - security, medicine - pharmacy, culture - tourism and people-to-people exchange, and expand collaboration to areas where both sides have strengths and needs such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and labour.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and visiting Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas at their meeting in Hanoi on May 29. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) 🃏- Vietnam always attaches great importance to strengthening ties with traditional friends in Central and Eastern Europe, with Hungary being a top priority, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told visiting Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas at their meeting in Hanoi on May 29.
🤡The Government leader highlighted the significance of Tamas’s visit, noting that it holds special importance as the two countries are celebrating the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations (1950 – 2025), and Vietnam is marking the 80th anniversary of its National Day.
He recalled the impressions and outcomes of his official visit to Hungary in January 2024, showing his belief that the trip will create new momentum to further strengthen the Vietnam–Hungary Comprehensive Partnership across fields, for the benefit of the two nations' people, and for peace, stability, solidarity, cooperation, and sustainable development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with visiting Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam will never forget the valuable assistance Hungary provided during its struggle for national independence and reunification in the past, as well as in the current process of national construction and development, the PM said.
He also thanked Hungary for being the largest provider of concessional loans to Vietnam in Central and Eastern Europe, with a total committed sum of 500 million USD, and for donating COVID-19 vaccines during the most challenging period of the pandemic, which helped Vietnam recover its economy early.
In a friendly and trustful atmosphere, PM Chinh briefed the guest on Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements, noting that the country’s GDP hit 473 billion USD in 2024, with per capita income approaching the world’s upper-middle-income threshold, and its happiness index rising by 11 places in 2024 and a further 8 places this year.
Vietnam has established diplomatic relations with 194 countries and joined 17 free trade agreements (FTAs), connecting with 60 leading economies worldwide, he added.
An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA)
The PM highlighted Vietnam’s major strategic orientations, focusing on building socialist democracy, a socialist rule-of-law state of the people, by the people, and for the people, and a socialist-oriented market economy.
Vietnam is also implementing three strategic breakthroughs - improving institutions, developing infrastructure, and enhancing high-quality human resources, he continued, noting Vietnam aims to promote an independent and self-reliant economy driven by science, technology, and innovation; to foster the private sector; to streamline the state apparatus; and to deepen international integration, towards the status of a high-income developed country by 2045.
President Tamas expressed admiration for Vietnam’s remarkable achievements over nearly four decades of Doi Moi (renewal) and praised the country’s growing role and position in the region and on the global stage.
The leader affirmed that Vietnam remains one of Hungary’s most important partners in ASEAN, showing his support for PM Chinh’s proposal on key measures to deepen bilateral ties.
The two countries should enhance political trust through continued delegation exchanges, thereby boosting cooperation across fields; maintain solidarity, close coordination, and mutual support at multilateral forums amidst growing global complexities; and support the stance on resolving disputes by peaceful means, on the basis of respect for international law, in order to foster a peaceful and stable environment for development in each region and globally.
At the same time, two countries need to strengthen trade and investment cooperation, soon hold the meeting of the Joint Committee on Economic Cooperation, and strive to achieve a trade turnover of 2 billion USD.
They should intensify development cooperation, and propose and effectively implement projects using preferential credit from the Hungarian Government for Vietnam.
Another measure is to boost cooperation in education, particularly in nuclear energy, electricity, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and climate change.
Other measures focus on collaboration in labour, cultural, tourism and people-to-people exchange, focusing on activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2025.
𓃲The Hungarian President affirmed that he will urge other European Union (EU) countries to soon ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), and support and urge the European Commission (EC) to soon remove the "yellow card" against Vietnam's seafood exports.
The two leaders visit a photo exhibition on Vietnam - Hungary relations, which is organised by the Vietnam News Agency. (Photo: VNA)
The leaders agreed to continue to effectively implement the agreements between the two countries, promote cooperation in traditional areas such as trade - investment, science - technology, education - training, national defence - security, medicine - pharmacy, culture - tourism and people-to-people exchange, and expand collaboration to areas where both sides have strengths and needs such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and labour.
On this occasion, PM Chinh suggested Hungarian authorities at all levels continue to create favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community in the country to integrate further into the host society, make positive contributions to the local socio-economy, and promote its important role in strengthening the traditional friendship between the two countries./.
Chairman Man warmly welcomed President Tamas and his spouse, along with the Hungarian high-ranking delegation, on their official visit to Vietnam, assessing the visit as an important event, which takes place at a time when Vietnam and Hungary are celebrating the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations, and affirms the determination of leaders of the two countries in promoting bilateral relations.
The two leaders agreed to enhance political trust and connections between their countries and ruling parties, expand high-level and sectoral exchanges, and strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, and education.
President Luong Cuong stressed that the Hungarian President’s official visit is a significant event that contributes to creating a breakthrough in deepening and enhancing the effectiveness of the Vietnam–Hungary Comprehensive Partnership.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
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.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
