The Russian Deputy PM reaffirmed his country’s wish to further strengthen and broaden bilateral cooperation, particularly in priority areas such as trade, economy, raw materials for textiles, vaccine production, agriculture, energy security, transport, and logistics.
Vietnam, as one of the region’s key pillars, remains a highly valued partner of Timor Leste, which looks forward to strengthening cooperation across multiple fields, said Ambassador of Timor Leste to Vietnam João Pereira.
PM Pham Minh Chinh's attendance at and practical contributions to the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits reaffirmed the strategic importance of ASEAN in Vietnam’s foreign policy. It also conveyed a strong message of Vietnam’s proactive, active, and responsible participation in building a united, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable ASEAN Community.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 28, joined leaders of ASEAN member states and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, at the 5th ASEAN – Australia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits.
Vietnam’s role in ASEAN is extremely important, as many member states are closely following and highly appreciating its impressive economic achievements.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong, held their second annual meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28 on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits.
The Vietnamese delegation, led by PM Chinh, participated actively and contributed effectively to nearly 20 multilateral activities within the framework of the summits, sharing several strategic directions shaping ASEAN’s future.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined other ASEAN leaders, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, at the 28th ASEAN - China Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28, as part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
PM Pham Minh Chinh has proposed four key priorities to advance the ASEAN – Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
PM Chinh called on Singapore to support Vietnam in developing strategic industries, including semiconductors, renewable energy, innovation and the digital economy, and proposed closer cooperation to make science, technology and innovation a central pillar of bilateral ties.
ASEAN membership is expected to enhance Timor-Leste’s regional integration, attract investor confidence, and allow Timor-Leste to both benefit from and contribute to regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
On October 26, 2025, during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Timor-Leste officially joined ASEAN as its 11th member state. The historic milestone was marked by the signing of the Declaration on the Admission of Timor-Leste into ASEAN, witnessed by the leaders of the ten existing member countries.
A key feature of the pact is its Economic Cooperation and Capacity Building Chapter, which Malaysia described as a “paramount” component that will drive sectoral development and strengthen industry capabilities.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held separate meetings with his Cambodian, Thai, Philippine and Japanese counterparts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 27 on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits.
PM Pham Minh Chinh called on the East Asia Summit (EAS) to lead in upholding international law and multilateralism, and advancing an open, inclusive, transparent, and rules-based regional order, with ASEAN at its core.
The Vietnamese and RoK leaders agreed to continue working more closely together on regional and international issues of mutual interest, including Vietnam’s support for the RoK in successfully hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Week, and the RoK’s readiness to share experience to assist Vietnam in organising the APEC Year 2027.
With 0% tariffs, Vietnamese goods will become more competitive in the US market. At the same time, Vietnam will emerge as a more attractive and stable destination for investors seeking to diversify supply chains.
The two officials discussed bilateral economic and trade relations as well as potential areas for deeper cooperation. They agreed that despite difficulties, the Vietnam–US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has continued to grow fruitfully.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 27.