"The Prime Minister's trip demonstrates determination and aspiration for development"

(Dan Tri) - The working trip of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife along with the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation was a great success with outstanding results, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, attended the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3), conducted bilateral activities in France, and paid official visits to the Republic of Estonia and Sweden from June 5 to 14.

Many outstanding results

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said the visit was meaningful in terms of cooperation and development for peace and stability. At the same time, the visit strongly affirmed Vietnam's foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, diversification, proactiveness, and comprehensive and extensive international integration.

According to Mr. Son, the visit demonstrates the country's determination and aspiration for development and integration, and attracts maximum international resources to serve the country's development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Photo: VNA).

The Deputy Prime Minister affirmed that the working trip was a great success with outstanding results.

Firstly , political trust has been enhanced. This is the first time the Prime Minister has visited France since the two countries upgraded their relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (October 2024), the first visit to Sweden in 6 years by a Vietnamese Prime Minister, and the first time a key Vietnamese leader has visited Estonia since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1992.

This shows Vietnam's determination and expectation for "newer, higher levels of cooperation" in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with France and the traditional friendly partnership, with multi-faceted cooperation with Sweden and Estonia.

Countries highly appreciate Vietnam's role and position, attach importance to and wish to effectively maintain the momentum of relations, consolidate and deepen relations with Vietnam.

Through these relationships, we aim for deeper cooperation with the European Union (EU) and promote our role as a bridge between EU countries and the Indo-Pacific region.

Second , the working trip has brought new vitality to traditional cooperation frameworks. In the meetings between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of other countries, new cooperation spaces between the two sides were always the main topic.

In terms of economy, trade and investment, the leaders are determined to create breakthroughs to effectively deploy and exploit the cooperation space between the two sides as well as the Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), thereby enhancing the autonomy and independence of each side, striving to increase two-way trade turnover commensurate with the potential of each country.

The business environment will also be significantly improved so that businesses from each side can invest and do long-term business in each other's markets. Many major cooperation orientations in the fields of security - defense, energy, infrastructure, education - training, culture, sports, tourism, people-to-people exchange, cooperation between localities, etc. are also highly agreed upon by both sides.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and French President Emmanuel Macron (Photo: VNA).

Third , the working trip also shaped cooperation frameworks in new areas where partner countries have strengths and Vietnam has needs.

France is one of the leading countries in telecommunications, aerospace, renewable energy, manufacturing technology, high-speed railways, etc.; Sweden has strengths in innovation, information technology, green economy, digital economy, circular economy, etc., while Estonia is a leading country in digital transformation and e-government application in Europe.

Through this working trip, Vietnam and Sweden have become strategic industry partners in the fields of science, technology and innovation.

France and Estonia both affirmed their readiness to cooperate with Vietnam in digital transformation, innovation, green economic development, circular economy, etc. through sharing experiences, good practices and technological solutions in the coming time.

Fourthly , Vietnam has also made important marks through its participation in the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference with proactive and active contributions to the conference with the Prime Minister co-chairing the summit event on deltas and representatives of 10 ASEAN member countries speaking at the 3rd UNOC Conference.

Vietnam is one of the countries that has made the most voluntary commitments with 15 commitments on issues related to marine governance, demonstrating strong commitment and comprehensive action to realize sustainable development goals.

Many senior leaders of countries and international organizations share and agree with Vietnam's viewpoints and proposals and acknowledge Vietnam's achievements in developing the marine economy.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson witnessed the signing of the Strategic Partnership Agreement on cooperation in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation between the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Photo: VNA).

Countries interested in, supporting and closely cooperating with Vietnam

In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister said that throughout the Prime Minister's meetings and working sessions, Vietnam and other countries have reached a common understanding of the importance of maintaining a peaceful, secure and stable environment in each region, as well as resolving disputes by peaceful means on the basis of the United Nations Charter and international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

This also shows the interest, support and close cooperation of countries towards Vietnam in international and regional issues of mutual concern on the basis of upholding and complying with international law, thereby joining hands to contribute to peace, stability and cooperation in the region and the world, according to Mr. Son.

Mr. Son also said that during his time attending the UNOC 3 Conference in Nice, the Prime Minister had meetings with many heads of state, heads of government, leaders of countries and international organizations, including French President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

"We are proud to be highly appreciated by countries and international organizations for our outstanding achievements in socio-economic development, improving people's lives and Vietnam's rapid changes for the era of rising up.

We also believe in the practical orientations and measures agreed upon by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of countries and international organizations to strengthen bilateral relations as well as contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world, especially in the context of global political and economic fluctuations," the Deputy Prime Minister stated.

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