At the meeting, the Prime Minister called for stronger and more substantive implementation of existing agreements, including outcomes of high-level exchanges in 2025, with a focus on expanding market access, strengthening supply chains and enhancing economic connectivity between the two countries.

He proposed accelerating cooperation in key areas such as trade, the halal industry, fisheries and efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, while promoting collaboration in education, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

Looking ahead, the PM emphasised the importance of strengthening connectivity between the two economies through green and digital transformation, including shared data systems and closer coordination in ensuring energy security, particularly within the ASEAN power grid to prevent supply disruptions.

On regional and international issues, he underscored the need to maintain peace, stability, safety and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea, calling for disputes to be resolved peacefully in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). He also urged full implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and progress toward an effective and substantive Code of Conduct (COC).

Reaffirming the broader strategic context, the Prime Minister noted that Indonesia remains one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region. The bilateral relationship, built on foundations laid by presidents Ho Chi Minh and Sukarno, has continued to grow, especially following its upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2025.

Economic cooperation is a key pillar, with two-way trade reaching US$17.2 billion in 2025. Vietnamese companies including VinFast, FPT Corporation, TH Group and Mobile World Group have expanded their presence in Indonesia, while more businesses are exploring opportunities in the market.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister also extended greetings from Party General Secretary To Lam to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on the occasion of the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday, highlighting the importance of strengthening ties based on solidarity for strength, cooperation for mutual benefit and dialogue to build trust.

For his part, Ambassador Tugio welcomed Vietnam’s proposals and expressed his country’s interest in further expanding trade, with a target of reaching US$18 billion in the near term.

He also highlighted potential cooperation in green energy transition, including wind and solar power, battery production and electric vehicles, as well as opportunities for Vietnamese firms to invest in Indonesia’s mining and processing sectors such as nickel, copper and aluminum.

The ambassador affirmed his commitment to promoting bilateral cooperation, contributing to the shared interests of both countries and to peace, stability and development in the region and beyond.

Indonesia Minister highlights promising cooperation initiatives with Vietnam

VOV.VN - Relations between Vietnam and Indonesia are entering a new phase of development with expanding cooperation in digital technology, agriculture, fisheries and urban development, according to Indonesian Minister of National Development Planning Rachmat Pambudy.