Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held a working session with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Al Safadi in Hanoi on November 13 to plan the next steps following King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein’s official visit to Vietnam.
Trung said Vietnamese leaders praised King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein’s visit from November 12-13 with concrete, substantive and forward-looking discussions on shaping the future of bilateral relations.
He proposed the two foreign ministries play a pioneering role in stepping up bilateral cooperation across various areas, including the early establishment of contact points, political consultations, and the appointment of honorary consuls in each country.
The host also suggested the two ministries coordinate with relevant agencies to explore mechanisms for dialogue and collaboration in national defence-security, agriculture, healthcare, education and training, tourism, and people-to-people exchange.
Safadi, for his part, hailed Vietnam as an important partner of Jordan and a gateway to the Southeast Asian market. He agreed with the proposals put forward by Trung and confirmed that his ministry will work closely with the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to build a roadmap for the implementation of these measures.
He also pushed for review and acceleration of the signing of pending agreements to establish a legal corridor for the bilateral ties and create mechanisms to deliver on the commitments made during the King’s visit.
On global and regional issues, the two ministers stressed the importance of complying with international law and the United Nations Charter.
Regarding the Middle East peace process, both sides reaffirmed the two-state solution as a prerequisite for achieving a lasting and sustainable peace solution to the Palestinian issue.
The host and guest vowed to increase close cooperation between the foreign ministries, contributing to further strengthening the Vietnam–Jordan friendship and multifaceted cooperation, and for peace, stability, and development in both regions and the world./.
45 years of Vietnam–Jordan friendship
King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is on an official visit to Vietnam. This is the first visit to Vietnam by the head of state of the Kingdom of Jordan and marks the first exchange of delegations at the head-of-state/government level between the two countries since diplomatic relations were established. The visit comes as the two nations celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties (August 9, 1980 – 2025), opening a new chapter of cooperation and laying the foundation for enhanced collaboration in areas of shared interest.
