Prime Minister calls for deeper Vietnam – WHO partnership in safeguarding global health
PM Pham Minh Chinh thanked WHO for its effective support, which has contributed significantly to Vietnam’s success in containing the COVID-19 pandemic and achieving swift recovery.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Rio de Janeiro on July 6, 2025. (Photo: VNA)
Rio de Janeiro (VNA)𓆏 – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Rio de Janeiro on July 6 (local time), underscoring Vietnam’s strong commitment to cooperating with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to protect public health.
PM Chinh thanked WHO for its effective support, which has contributed significantly to Vietnam’s success in containing the COVID-19 pandemic and achieving swift recovery.
Vietnam is investing efforts in developing the grassroots health system and paying more attention to disease prevention, he noted, affirming that it always keeps a close watch on globla health issues and frequently refers to recommendations from WHO and other international institutions.
The PM called on WHO to continue its leadership in tracking global health threats, issuing timely warnings, and advancing international health cooperation. He also proposed that the organisation send experts to support Vietnam in refining its healthcare policies, enhancing the grassroots health system, and improving environmental and living conditions to promote sustainable public health development.
Director-General Ghebreyesus welcomed the PM’s proposals and commended Vietnam’s proactive measures and policies in epidemic response, healthcare expansion, and efforts toward universal health coverage. He affirmed WHO’s willingness to assist and provide technical expertise as needed.
Both sides agreed to reinforce Vietnam – WHO cooperation within the broader framework of global efforts to protect public health and effectively address future desease outbreaks./.
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Chien reaffirmed Vietnam’s stance on the settlement of disputes through peaceful measures in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), as well as full implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and early finalisation of a substantive, effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
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Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam's spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, expressed her hope that the RoK will share its experience and work with Vietnam to foster closer collaboration in cultural industry.
Eighty years since the historic autumn of 1945, the Vietnamese nation has overcome countless challenges to gain its independence and gradually develop thanks to the revolutionary path that is both resolute and flexible under the leadership of the Party.
Party General Secretary To Lam said since Vietnam and the RoK established their diplomatic ties in 1992 and upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022, they have enjoyed expanded collaboration, delivering tangible benefits to their peoples and businesses.
The state visit to the RoK by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse was a great success, marking a significant milestone and opening a new chapter in the Vietnam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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Vietnam and the RoK should maintain regular exchanges at all levels, especially high level, across the Party, State, Government, National Assembly, and people-to-people channels; expand cooperation in diplomacy, national defence-security, economy, and sci-tech; and effectively realise existing cooperation mechanisms and agreements, said Party leader To Lam.
Party General Secretary Lam called on the RoK to help enhance the capacity of Vietnamese firms to integrate more deeply into the global supply chains of Korean companies, and to encourage Korean businesses to expand investment in Vietnam, particularly in infrastructure development, high-tech electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and smart cities.
Vietnamese brides in the Republic of Korea urged educational support, particularly access to Vietnamese language classes for their children, age-appropriate curricula, and resources for single mothers while meeting with Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam.
President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung emphasised that the first visit to the RoK by General Secretary Lam in his capacity as the top leader of Vietnam holds special significance as it creates strong momentum for enhancing mutual understanding, strengthening political trust, and further promoting the RoK – Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the next phase.
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