Gov’t chief tours Port of Tallinn and Tallinn Old Town
VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse on Thursday toured the Port of Tallinn and Tallinn Old Town as part of their official trip to Estonia, aiming to gain insights into port development and cultural heritage preservation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse (1st and 2nd from R) visit the Port of Tallinn - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and other senior members of the Vietnamese delegation.
At the Port of Tallinn — one of the largest maritime hubs on the Baltic Sea — Prime Minister Pham examined Estonia's port development model. He underlined Viet Nam's significant maritime potential, with a coastline of more than 3,000km and a strategic location on global shipping routes that handle over 60 percent of the world's cargo.
In 2024 alone, Viet Nam recorded nearly US$800 billion in trade turnover, while the tourism sector attracted around 17.6 million international arrivals, including thousands traveling by luxury cruise ships.
The Prime Minister outlined the country's key port development initiatives, highlighting international gateways such as Lach Huyen, Van Phong, Cai Mep - Thi Vai, and Can Gio, as well as cruise ports in Ha Long, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc.
He encouraged port authorities in Tallinn to explore cooperation opportunities with Viet Nam in areas including technology, infrastructure investment, and expertise sharing, emphasizing mutual benefit and long-term collaboration.
Prime Minister Pham witnesses the signing of a memorandum of understanding on smart port technology transfer between the Viet Nam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) and the Port of Tallinn - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
During the visit, Prime Minister Pham witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on smart port technology transfer between the Viet Nam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) and the Port of Tallinn. The agreement aims to modernize Viet Nam's port management system, boost operational efficiency, and foster deeper bilateral ties.
The couple visits Tallinn Old Town - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister and his spouse toured Tallinn Old Town — a historic center dating back to the 11th century and a member of the Hanseatic League since the 13th century.
Drawing comparisons with Vietnamese heritage sites such as Ha Noi's Old Quarters and Hoi An Ancient Town, Pham praised Tallinn's successful integration of cultural preservation and sustainable development. He noted that Estonia's experience provides valuable lessons for Viet Nam in leveraging heritage to enhance global engagement while safeguarding cultural identity./.
