Prime Minister Le Minh Hung meets ASEAN leaders, Secretary-General in Cebu

In his meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung thanked Anwar for his fine affections for Viet Nam, affirming that Viet Nam attaches importance to the relations with Malaysia.

Le expressed his wish that Viet Nam and Malaysia would collaborate closely to promote the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in November 2024.

Prime Minister Anwar said he always admires President Ho Chi Minh and Viet Nam's aspiration for national independence.

Anwar affirmed that Malaysia views Viet Nam as an important partner and wishes to further bolster cooperation with Viet Nam.

The two Prime Ministers agreed to continue consolidating strategic political trust through the exchange of delegations at all levels, and enhance trade and investment cooperation.

They concurred to carry out joint projects in the fields of energy, petroleum, science and technology, digital transformation, innovation, and artificial intelligence; promote trade in electricity through the ASEAN Power Grid and trilateral cooperation between Viet Nam, Malaysia and Singapore.

On the occasion, the two leaders compared notes on several regional and international issues of mutual concern.

At his meeting with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung reassured that Viet Nam always gives the highest priority to the relations with Laos.

The two Prime Ministers agreed to continue consolidating political trust, effectively maintain the exchange of delegations at all levels and bilateral cooperation mechanisms, work together to prepare well for the events marking the 65^th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations and 50^th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Friendship and Cooperation in 2027.

The two leaders agreed to continue close coordination at regional and international forums; improve the effectiveness of trilateral cooperation among Viet Nam, Laos, and Cambodia.

During his meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung reassured that the Government of Viet Nam treasures the traditional friendship and cooperation with Indonesia, emphasizing that the elevation off the bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2025 marked an important milestone in the history of the Viet Nam-Indonesia relationship.

The two leaders voiced support for expanding market access for the two countries' exports with a view to soon achieve the two-way trade goal of US$18 billion.

Both sides agreed to continue promoting cooperation in energy, petroleum exploration and exploitation to ensure energy security.

The two leaders also compared notes on several regional and international issues of shared interest, underscoring the importance of working with other ASEAN Member States to promote multilateralism, cooperation, solidarity and central role of ASEAN.

They agreed to work together with other ASEAN Member States to push for ASEAN's common positions on regional and international issues of common concern.

During his meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung spoke highly of the advancement in bilateral economic cooperation, expressing his wish that both countries will promote the progress of clean energy connectivity projects, contributing to ensuring energy security in respective countries amid the current volatile world.

Prime Minister Wong highly valued the Vietnamese Government's current strong reform agenda, expressing his belief that the Vietnamese economy will continue robust growth in the coming time.

Wong pledged that Singapore will continue assistance for the Vietnamese Government in implementing reform efforts in its new era of national development and international integration.

The two Prime Ministers agreed to maintain exchanges and contacts at all levels and across various channels; effectively implement the Action Program for Viet Nam-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for 2025-2030 period.

Both sides also agreed to coordinate closely at multilateral forums and consolidate ASEAN solidarity and centrality.

In his meeting with Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakun, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung congratulated Anutin upon his election as the new Prime Minister of Thailand.

He promised to actively work with Prime Minister Anutin to further advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Thailand in a substantive, effective and strong manner.

Prime Minister Anutin affirmed the Thai Government attaches importance to consolidating and strengthening cooperation with the Vietnamese Government to further bolster the bilateral ties.

The two leaders agreed to consolidate political trust through enhancing the exchange of high-level delegations and exchanges; continue coordination to promote the effectiveness of cooperation and dialogue mechanisms between the two countries.

The two sides also agreed to boost the two-way investment, further facilitate market access for their goods in a balanced and sustainable fashion.

At his meeting with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung appreciated the important contributions of the ASEAN Secretariat and the Secretary-General to promoting coordination and cooperation in building the ASEAN Community. Le affirmed that Viet Nam wishes to continue close cooperation and collaboration with other ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat in this process.

The Prime Minister invited Secretary-General Kao to Viet Nam to attend the 3^rd ASEAN Summit in Ha Noi from June 9-19./.