Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to information that Vietnam is on the list of BRICS partners

Responding to questions at a regular press conference about Vietnam's cooperation prospects with the BRICS group of emerging economies, as well as information about Vietnam being on the list of BRICS partners, Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Doan Khac Viet said that Vietnam will study information about BRICS regulations and consider participating in mechanisms that are suitable to Vietnam's interests, conditions, and capabilities.

Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Doan Khac Viet.

"As an active and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam has been and will actively and responsibly contribute to multilateral mechanisms and forums for peace, stability and development of the region and the world, in accordance with Vietnam's needs and interests. Vietnam will study information on the BRICS regulations. And Vietnam's participation in multilateral, regional and international cooperation mechanisms is always studied and considered on the basis of suitability with Vietnam's interests, conditions and capabilities.

This also demonstrates Vietnam's consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization and diversification of international relations, as a friend, reliable partner and responsible member of the international community."

On October 25, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation successfully concluded their working trip to Kazan, Russia, to attend the 2024 BRICS Leaders' Meeting with the theme "BRICS and the Global South: Building a Better World Together" at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the BRICS Chair in 2024.

The conference was attended by more than 40 leaders, representatives of BRICS member countries and guests, including representatives of developing countries in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

The Prime Minister’s working trip achieved important results, demonstrating Vietnam’s responsibility towards global common efforts. Along with proactive participation and active contributions to ASEAN, the United Nations, APEC, G7, G20 mechanisms, etc. and other multilateral mechanisms, through the Conference, Vietnam clearly demonstrated its positive, proactive and responsible spirit towards the international community.

At the Conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the all-people, global, comprehensive approach, fundamental principles in international relations, upholding multilateralism and international solidarity to promote peace, stability, resolve challenges, and turn opportunities and potentials into new driving forces for development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Russian President Putin.

With profound insight into the new era - the era of deep connectivity and integration, the era of smart technology and innovation, as well as the unprecedented challenges facing humanity, the Prime Minister called on BRICS to promote the "year of strategic connectivity" in terms of resources, strategic infrastructure, both hard and soft infrastructure, global supply chains, people-to-people and connectivity in reforming global governance mechanisms. Vietnam is ready to cooperate with BRICS and the international community to realize the noble goal of building a better world.

The Prime Minister's speech at the Conference conveyed strong messages about a brave, self-reliant, confident, self-reliant, and proud Vietnam, on the path to dynamic socio-economic development; affirming its position and strategic thinking in solving global issues. The Prime Minister's comments, approaches, and proposals were welcomed and highly appreciated by leaders and delegates of the countries, making practical contributions to the overall results of the Conference.

During his time attending the Conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had nearly 30 bilateral meetings with Russia and met with many leaders of BRICS member countries and guests attending the Conference to continue promoting all-round relations with countries and international organizations in depth, substance and effectiveness.

Phuong Anh

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