This was the first official visit to Malaysia by a Vietnamese PM in a decade, and the first visit by a key Vietnamese leader since the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November last year.
ASEAN leaders have reasserted their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace, stability, and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea, amid growing concerns over rising maritime tensions in the region.
PM Pham Minh Chinh noted that there remains great potential for bilateral collaboration in human resources development, science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao has expressed optimism that the country will secure full membership by the end of this year.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on May 27, on the sidelines of his official visit to Malaysia and attendance at the 46th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam on May 27, on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto said at the plenary session of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 26 that Indonesia welcomed Timor Leste and Papua New Guinea’s wish to join the ASEAN as member states.
On this occasion, Tran presented gifts to the children and posed for commemorative photos. In return, the children offered handmade cards to express their gratitude and appreciation for her visit.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on the Timor-Leste Government to create favourable conditions for Vietnamese enterprises, particularly those in telecommunications and oil and gas, to invest and do business in the country. Vietnam stands ready to share its experience in socio-economic development with Timor-Leste.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 26 joined other ASEAN leaders, in the interfaces with representatives from the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The 46th ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings was held on May 26–27 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Held under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” the Summit carries significant importance as it offers ASEAN leaders a vital opportunity to exchange views, assess progress, and chart strategic directions to strengthen cooperation, sustain momentum in building the ASEAN Community, and enhance the bloc’s capacity to address emerging challenges.
Vietnam is ready to accompany AIPA in creating a strong and prosperous ASEAN where development leaves no one behind and cooperation is limitless, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
Vietnam and the Philippines should give high priority to exchanges of high-level and all-level delegations; facilitate bilateral trade with the goal of raising two-way trade to 10 billion USD at an early date; and strengthen cooperation in ensuring food security and combating climate change.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined leaders of other ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste at the opening session of the 46th ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 26 morning.
In this challenging landscape, the leaders emphasised that ASEAN must reinforce solidarity, assert the value of dialogue, cooperation, and multilateralism, enhance strategic autonomy, and amplify its unified voice in contributing constructively to global processes.
Vietnam’s high-level delegation joins the summit with a clear message of proactiveness, responsibility, and stronger contributions to ASEAN’s common goals. The country seeks to work closely with other member states to define strategic directions and practical measures to reinforce regional cooperation and elevate ASEAN’s standing in the coming years.
Since joining the group on July 28, 1995, Vietnam has emerged as a linchpin in building a strong, united, and proactive ASEAN with growing global and regional standing.
On May 25, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives Tan Sri Dato’ Johari Bin Abdul in Kuala Lumpur during his official visit to Malaysia and participation in the 46th ASEAN Summit.
A strong and cohesive ASEAN Community brings significant benefits to all member states. Therefore, each nation bears both responsibility and interest in contributing to the bloc’s growth and development.
The “ASEAN Community Vision 2045” reflects the highest political commitment of member states to building a strong, resilient, innovative, and people-centred ASEAN Community.