The Deputy Minister said that 2026 will be the year when economic diplomacy shifts sharply from "paving the way" to "facilitating development", from "connecting opportunities" to "connecting strategic resources", and from "making commitments" to "verifying effectiveness".
The two sides agreed that the two economies are complementary and hold great potential for cooperation. Building on the success of the Vietnam–Oman Investment Fund and the New Era Growth Fund, they committed to boosting exchanges at all levels, especially high-level visits, and expanding trade and investment ties in areas such as food security, fisheries, logistics, AI, and renewable energy.
PM Chinh's participation demonstrates Vietnam's strong appreciation and support for China. This, in turn, contributes to further promoting the positive development of the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, aiming to build a Vietnam-China community with a shared future, which carries strategic significance.
Hang said that the EVFTA is likened to a “modern expressway” that has strongly promoted trade relations between the two sides, and also helped enhance Vietnam’s position as an attractive investment destination in the region.
The friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Middle East and African countries reached important milestones with historical significance, marking a new phase in their relationships.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang and Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs of Kuwait Samee Essa Johar Hayat co-chaired the fourth political consultation between the two foreign ministries in Hanoi on December 13.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's upcoming official visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, and his working trip to Saudi Arabia for attendance at the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) from October 27 to November 1, are of significance to strengthening political trust and fostering economic, trade, and investment ties between Vietnam and the three Gulf nations, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang told the press.
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang attended the BRICS Dialogue with Developing Countries in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod on June 11 (local time).
