Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim (Photo: VNA) The PMs, who are in Indonesia for the 42nd ASEANSummit, spoke highly of positive cooperation between the two countries invarious spheres, especially economy, trade and investment.
To carry forward the achievements, the two sidesagreed to maintain all-level delegation exchanges, and effectively roll outbilateral cooperation mechanisms, particularly in 2023 when the two countriesmark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
Both affirmed their determination in promotingtwo-way trade by optimising cooperation potential, and increasing the exportand import of products of their strengths like farm produce, food and electronic components.
Chinh suggested Malaysia further facilitate theaccess of Vietnamese goods and services, including Halal products, to itsmarket, encourage its businesses to increase investment in Vietnam, createfavourable conditions for Vietnamese labourers to live and work in the hostcountry on the basis of the labour agreement signed in March 2022, andestablish a maritime management and consultation mechanism.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim (Photo: VNA) He pledged to pay more attention topromoting cooperation with Vietnam, including maritime collaboration, andconsented to consider setting up a hotline in order to facilitate thesettlement of issues emerging at sea.
The two sides affirmed they will also closely coordinate inbuilding a strong, united ASEAN Community, and support each other’s candidaciesfor seats at international organisations and the United Nations.
PM Chinh used the occasion to invite his Malaysiancounterpart to pay an official visit Vietnam at an appropriate time./.
VNA
