This was affirmed by Party Central Committee Secretary and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung during his visit to Thailand at the invitation of his Thai counterpart Sihasak Phuangketkeow on December 14.

During the visit, Trung held talks with the Thai FM, during which both sides underscored the importance of traditional friendship and their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, while agreeing to strengthen political trust through sustained high-level exchanges, particularly in 2026 when both nations  will mark  the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

They agreed to intensify contacts between their ministries, sectors, and localities, and to effectively realize the outcomes of the fourth Vietnam-Thailand Joint Cabinet Meeting, including coordination to soon develop an Action Programme to implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the 2026-2030 period with practical and concrete contents.

The two diplomat highlighted economic, trade and investment cooperation as the pillar of bilateral relations, agreeing to aim for a target of US$25 billion in two-way trade, implement the “Three Connectivity” strategy effectively, and boost  cooperation in energy, green transition, circular economy, digital economy, and logistics. Both sides encouraged businesses to expand investment toward balanced, stable and sustainable growth.

They hailed close, effective coordination between defence and security agencies, reaffirming that no organization or individual would be allowed to use one country’s territory against the other, and pledged continued cooperation to combat transnational crime, drugs and high-tech crime.

On regional and international issues, the two FMs emphasized the importance of peace, stability and security, highlighted ASEAN’s centrality, and underlined the need for unity and coordinated common positions.

Regarding tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border, FM Le Hoai Trung expressed concern, called for restraint, and urged that disputes be resolved through peaceful measures, dialogue in accordance with international law and regional mechanisms. He affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to work with ASEAN, including Thailand, to make positive contributions to lasting peace and stability.

On this occasion, Trung visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand and met with its staff. He applauded the embassy’s efforts in diplomatic work, citizen protection, and the enhancement of Vietnam-Thailand friendship and cooperation, and asked the embassy to continue strengthening its bridging role and increase support for the Vietnamese community in Thailand, helping further boost bilateral relations and making positive contributions to the host nation.

Vietnam, Thailand enhance strategic partnership with action plan for 2026-2030

VOV.VN - Both nations have pledged closer cooperation in politics, security, economics and sustainable development, with plans to implement a joint action programme for 2026-2030.