Vietnam affirms its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance and multilateralism at the expanded BRICS conference.

The Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia affirmed that the Prime Minister's attendance at the expanded BRICS conference is a high-level foreign activity of great significance, affirming Vietnam's consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization and diversification.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh - Photo: baochinhphu.vn

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is also the 2024 BRICS chair, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the BRICS Plus Leaders' Meeting (BRICS+) in Kazan, Russia from October 23 to 24.

Vietnam supports multilateral cooperation forums and mechanisms.

"This is an important high-level activity of BRICS and partner countries this year, with the participation of leaders of more than 30 countries, along with many guests representing international and regional organizations," Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi told VNA during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's working visit. According to the ambassador, with the theme "BRICS and the Southern Hemisphere: Building a Better World Together", the BRICS+ Leaders' Meeting will focus on discussing cooperation between BRICS countries and the Southern Hemisphere in addressing issues on the international agenda, including regional and international situations, sustainable development, food security and energy. This is particularly important in the context of an increasingly complicated world situation with the fierce emergence of many challenges, requiring countries to strengthen coordination to respond effectively. He affirmed: "Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's working trip is a high-level foreign activity of important significance, affirming Vietnam's consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, diversification of foreign relations, proactive and active international integration, being a friend, a reliable partner and a responsible member of the international community. Vietnam's participation at this conference also conveys Vietnam's message of supporting the role of multilateral cooperation forums and mechanisms, including BRICS, operating on the basis of respect for the United Nations Charter and in accordance with international law, promoting the voice and representation of developing countries in global governance as well as in addressing common challenges, contributing to building a multipolar and fair world order, contributing to peace, stability and development of the region and the world." According to Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi, on this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also plans to meet and interact with senior leaders of other countries and international organizations to discuss in-depth and comprehensive measures to strengthen relations in areas of mutual interest, making cooperation between Vietnam and other countries and international organizations increasingly deeper, more effective and more substantive, contributing to the development and stability of the region and the world. "I believe that this working trip of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will effectively contribute to the activities at the conference, affirming to international friends the image of a proactive, positive, responsible, sincere and friendly Vietnam, contributing to the common goal of peace, security, stability and sustainable development in the region and the world," he shared.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi - Photo: VNA

Vietnam - BRICS Cooperation

According to Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi, the host country Russia highly values ​​Vietnam's participation in this BRICS+ Conference. "Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's first attendance at the BRICS+ Summit in Kazan from October 23 to 24 opens up new prospects for cooperation between Vietnam and BRICS. First of all, it is an opportunity to promote extensive cooperation with BRICS member countries and partners, while allowing access to BRICS' mechanisms, abundant resources, and large markets to serve the country's development goals, as well as the opportunity to coordinate efforts in solving urgent issues on the global agenda. At the same time, in 2024, Vietnam was invited and attended many BRICS+ activities at different levels, both through the party and state channels," he said. He said that many ASEAN member countries are also interested in participating in BRICS at different levels, with four ASEAN countries having leaders and representatives attending this BRICS+ Summit. Vietnam has close relations with all BRICS member countries, of which Vietnam established a comprehensive strategic partnership with China in 2008, with Russia in 2012, and with India in 2016. China is currently Vietnam's largest trading partner; Russia is an important partner of Vietnam in energy and oil and gas, and Vietnam's cooperation with India in all aspects is developing strongly. "I believe that after Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's working trip and participation in this BRICS+ Summit, cooperation between Vietnam and BRICS member countries will develop even stronger," the Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia emphasized.

Vietnam - Russia relations are special

Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi also affirmed that the Prime Minister's attendance at the BRICS+ Conference during Russia's tenure as BRICS Chair also sends a message about the special relationship between Vietnam and Russia, continuing and effectively promoting the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries that have been built and strengthened over many decades, based on the foundation of trust, sustainable cooperation and mutual respect. Within the framework of the conference, the Prime Minister is expected to have an official meeting with senior leaders, as well as partners and major economic groups of Russia. The leaders of the two countries will focus on discussing major directions for bilateral cooperation in the coming time as well as discussing specific issues to remove difficulties and obstacles in cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy, trade, energy, oil and gas, science and technology, education, and culture, contributing to the development of the Vietnam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, both in breadth and depth, towards the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia in early 2025.

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