Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 4 sent a message of congratulations to Kim Min Seok on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 4 sent a message of congratulations to Kim Min Seok on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the RoK were established on December 22, 1992, and elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022./.
The 300,000 Vietnamese living, working, and studying in the RoK and the nearly 200,000 Koreans residing in Vietnam serve as a bridge for Vietnam-RoK relationship.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Ministry of Health swiftly launched a telemedicine programme, connecting more than 1,000 medical establishments nationwide. The model, which remains in operation, has benefited tens of thousands of patients, including foreign nationals.
Vietnam always regards the RoK as an important and long-term strategic partner; and hopes that the two sides will work together to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more substantive, effective, and comprehensive manner in the coming time.
APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2027 is a major international event receiving close attention and guidance from the Party General Secretary, the Party, the State, and the Government, with support provided through 10 special policies for Kien Giang province (now An Giang province).
PM Pham Minh Chinh ’s July 4–8 trip to Brazil aimed to further implement Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, and diversification and multilateralisation of external relations. It conveyed Vietnam’s image as a trusted partner in the international community, adding new dimensions to strategic partnerships and opening a new chapter of cooperation that meets the needs and interests of both countries, especially in a time of complex global developments.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised that the Party and State of Vietnam highly valued the diverse and substantive outcomes of recent high-level exchanges, which have helped advance the relationship between the two Parties and the two countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held separate meetings with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov, and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Ali Bin Al Sayegh in Rio de Janeiro on July 7 (local time) as part of his Brazil visit for the expanded BRICS Summit.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the two sides soon negotiate and sign an agreement on investment promotion and protection, an agreement on visa exemption for ordinary passport holders, and an agreement on cooperation in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
PM Chinh proposed that the two countries jointly develop an action plan to implement the comprehensive strategic partnership for the 2025–2030 period, while promoting cooperation in economy, trade, investment, agriculture, and emerging sectors such as digital economy, green transition and energy.
He reaffirmed Vietnam’s strong commitment to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, and its readiness to contribute responsibly and actively to global environmental and health cooperation.
Vietnam treasures and promotes multifaceted cooperation with Chile, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said during his meeting with Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS summit on July 7 (local time).
UNESCO was founded on November 16, 1945, and Vietnam officially became a member of the organisation in July 1976, marking one of the country’s important steps in the process of global integration.
Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 7 sent messages of sympathy to US President Donald Trump upon receiving news of the devastating flash floods that struck Kerr county, Texas, on July 4.
Over the years, the State has conducted multiple rounds, benefiting hundreds of thousands of prisoners who qualified for amnesty due to good conduct, learning, and working, allowing them to reintegrate into the community and society.
Committee members voiced support for a project on studying the establishment of a public lawyer mechanism in the socialist rule-of-law State of Vietnam. They said such research will help meet the practical need of protecting State interests, as government agencies and state-owned enterprises are facing growing legal risks related to foreign investment and trade, as well as civil, administrative, financial, asset, and land-related relationships.
In the first half, Vietnam's defence cooperation with other countries, particularly with neighbours and key partners, was strengthened. Meanwhile, multilateral defence diplomacy contributed to building trust, securing international support, and advancing collaboration in other areas.
In the first half of 2025, the Party Central Committee, and its Politburo and Secretariat issued over 100 documents on Party building and the prevention and control of corruption, wastefulness, and other negative phenomena. The National Assembly amended several articles of the 2013 Constitution, and passed 38 laws and 45 resolutions.
Vietnam not only provides updates on its progress but also shares practical experiences, contributing to global discussions on common concerns. These efforts have been met with positive feedback from international partners, reinforcing Vietnam’s standing and credibility at multilateral forums, including the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
The effective execution of Vietnam’s reforms could not only consolidate its current economic growth trajectory but also serve as a potential governance model for other low- and middle-income countries, and play an important role in the collective development of developing countries, said a Chinese scholar.
PM Pham Minh Chinh's speech at a high-level discussion of the expanded BRICS summit 2025, his meetings with world leaders in Rio de Janeiro, and Vietnam topping Asia-Pacific in international tourist growth during Q1 are among news highlights on July 7.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh put forward three important and practical proposals, calling for a renewed international commitment to multilateralism, equitable development, and sustainable progress.
PM Pham Minh Chinh has called for stronger multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and other countries, as well as the WTO, while meeting with their leaders in Rio de Janeiro.
