Vietnamese PM meets with top Cuban leader on BRICS summit sidelines
PM Chinh reaffirmed the Party, State and people of Vietnam’s consistent support for Cuba, demanding the US to end its embargo against and remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz Canel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6 (local time) on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS summit. (Photo: VNA)
Rio de Janeiro (VNA) ♍– Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz Canel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6 (local time) on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS summit.
PM Chinh conveyed the warm regards from Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, and from himself to General Raul Castro, Diaz-Canel, and other Cuban leaders.
He also extended an official invitation from Vietnam’s key leaders to Diaz-Canel to visit Vietnam and attend the celebrations of the country's 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).
The Vietnamese PM stated that he has been closely directing Vietnamese ministries, sectors, and businesses to actively implement high-level agreements reached during Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s state visit to Cuba in September 2024. These include cooperation in food security, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.
He reaffirmed the Party, State and people of Vietnam’s consistent support for Cuba, demanding the US to end its embargo against and remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
For his part, Diaz-Canel expressed his deep appreciation for the strong solidarity and valuable support extended by the Vietnamese Party, Government, National Assembly, and people. He described General Secretary To Lam’s 2024 visit as a historic milestone that ushered in a new chapter in Cuba–Vietnam relations.
An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA)
He welcomed the presence and effective operations of Vietnamese enterprises in Cuba, and affirmed the Caribbean country's continued commitment to create favourable conditions for them to expand business and investment activities, bringing tangible benefits to both sides.
The two leaders agreed on the importance of further increasing high-level delegation exchanges and meetings, and maintaining regular bilateral mechanisms, including political consultations between the two foreign ministries, the Intergovernmental Committee, theory workshops between the two Parties, and defence policy dialogues, aiming to ensure effective implementation of cooperation agreements.
They pledged close coordination in organising a wide range of activities in 2025 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties (December 2, 1960 –2025) and the Vietnam–Cuba Friendship Year. These events are intended to educate younger generations about the enduring solidarity and special friendship between the two nations.
The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global matters of shared concern, agreeing to continue close coordination at multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), South–South Cooperation, and the Forum for East Asia–Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC).
On this occasion, PM Chinh conveyed the invitation from State President Luong Cuong to Cuba to send a delegation to the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cyberscrime, to be held in Hanoi in October 2025./.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Rio de Janeiro on July 6 afternoon (local time) on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS summit.
As part of the Expanded BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a speech at a high-level discussion on July 6 (local time) — July 7 (Hanoi time). The session focused on the theme: "Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic and Financial Issues, and Artificial Intelligence."
The leaders noted that the two sides had agreed to turn scientific and technological cooperation into a pillar and a new highlight of bilateral relations.
This is a crucial session to consider and give opinions on a wide range of issues to be submitted to the NA's 10th sitting – the final of the current term, which will review the 2021–2026 tenure and prepare for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s first general election.
The signed documents include a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on scientific and technological cooperation, an MoU on copyright and related rights cooperation, and another on strengthening collaboration in renewable energy.
Vietnam’s participation in AMNEX 3 demonstrates its commitment as a member of the ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM) and responds to the invitation of the Royal Malaysian Navy, showing support for multilateral international activities hosted by Malaysia.
Since the two countries established their diplomatic ties in 1992, the bilateral relationship has become a model of a very special, effective, and substantive partnership.
Addressing the meeting, Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his pleasure at meeting a large number of Vietnamese living and working in the RoK, acknowledging and appreciating their efforts in contributing to the growing Vietnam–RoK partnership.
He also welcomed the “Vietnam Private Sector Panorama” as a platform for dialogue, awareness-raising, and inspiring a wealth-creation movement, emphasising that it must deliver tangible results.
During a meeting on August 10 in Seoul with 100 representatives from the RoK’s intellectuals, associations, people’s organisations, businesses, and non-governmental organisations operating in Vietnam, Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his gratitude to Korean friendship, economic, cultural associations, universities, research institutes, individuals, and NGOs for their significant contributions to nurturing the Vietnam–RoK relationship.
Party General Secretary To Lam met with Chairman of the Republic of Korea (RoK)–Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul on August 10 as part of his state visit to the RoK.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to convene its 48th session on August 11-13, with August 14-15 set as a backup date, according to the NA Office.
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Brazil and Bolivia Bui Van Nghi has led an embassy delegation to attend official events marking the 200th anniversary of Bolivia’s Independence Day.
Party General Secretary To Lam met with members of the Vietnam Innovation Network in Korea (VINK) and Vietnamese experts living and working in the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Seoul on August 10 as part of his state visit to the RoK.
In an interview with Korean media on the occasion of Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to the RoK, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that the visit demonstrates Vietnam’s strong resolve to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the RoK, with the aim of fostering greater political trust, closer strategic coordination, more substantive and comprehensive cooperation, and stronger bonds of friendship between the two countries' people.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also a Politburo member and Secretary of the Government Party Committee, attended the 4th Party Congress of the EVN Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure on August 10, directing EVN to ensure power supply to meet the country’s development demands with double-digit growth set for the coming years.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
