Vietnam, Malaysia FMs hold talks in Hanoi
VOV.VN - Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son received and held talks with his Malaysian counterpart Saifuddin Abdullah who is in Hanoi for a working visit on March 20-21.
Both sides examined their preparations for the March 20-21 official visit to Vietnam by Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh..
They exchanged directions to further strengthen coordination between the two Foreign Ministries, as well as views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern.
The two Foreign Ministers underscored the significance of their first in-person meeting after months of combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and highly appreciated the two sides’ preparations for PM Sabri Yaakob’s visit, contributing to further promoting the strategic partnership between the two countries.
They agreed to work closely and coordinate with relevant agencies of each country to continue effectively implementing the Minutes of the 6th meeting of the Joint Commission on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the two countries held last November as well as the 2021-2025 Action Program to realize the Vietnam - Malaysia strategic partnership.
They also agreed on major orientations to well organize activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2023.
On regional and international issues of mutual concern, the two Ministers affirmed that they will continue to closely coordinate at regional and international forums such as the United Nations, APEC and ASEAN.
They also voiced their support for strengthening ASEAN’s solidarity and centrality in handling strategic issues in the region.
