Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping said he would ask Chinese agencies to expedite transport linkages between China and Vietnam in order to promote their economic cooperation at a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia on Wednesday.

During the meeting, the Vietnamese government leader welcomed China’s outstanding contributions to BRICS and expressed Vietnam’s readiness to join hands with BRICS members to enhance the role of developing countries in settling issues of global peace and development.

Regarding the Vietnam - China bilateral relations, PM Chinh suggested the two sides continue increasing high-ranking exchanges.

He also called on the two sides to bolster practical cooperation in all areas, particularly speeding up the construction of three standard-gauge railways, namely Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong, Lang Son - Hanoi, and Mong Cai - Ha Long - Hai Phong, to boost the two countries’ economic cooperation.

For his part, Xi stressed the need to strengthen the Vietnam - China ties in line with the 'four-good spirit' of good neighbors, good friends, good comrades, and good partners as well as common perceptions.

The Chinese leader also affirmed that China stands ready to work with Vietnam to maintain strategic discussions to deepen their practical collaboration and develop their bilateral relations.

Vietnam, Laos give top priority to their relations

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also met with General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on Wednesday.

PM Chinh expressed his pleasure to meet the Lao leader and affirmed that Vietnam will continue supporting Laos to the utmost of its conditions to help the neighbor overcome its current challenges and difficulties.

Meanwhile, the Lao leader once again offered warm congratulations to Vietnam's newly-elected State President Luong Cuong, who was sworn into office on Tuesday, and expressed his hope to welcome the Vietnamese leader in a state visit to Laos at an early time.

He and PM Chinh also agreed to soon instruct their relevant agencies to intensify the execution of major projects to connect the two economies, as well as Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia; and to deepen their cooperation in security, defense, economy, and trade.

They once again vowed to continue cementing the Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia solidarity.

The two sides reiterated the perception of always attaching importance to and giving the top priority to their relations, considering it as an invaluable asset and a vital factor in the revolutionary causes of the two countries that need preserving and passing down to the following generations.

Turkey thanks Vietnam

During a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday evening, Prime Minister Chinh recalled his good impressions during his official visit to Turkey in November 2023.

The Vietnamese prime minister asserted that Vietnam attaches great importance to the friendship and cooperation with Turkey, expressing his hope that Turkish businesses will expand investment in Vietnam.

Turkish President Erdogan asked PM Chinh to convey his congratulations to State President Luong Cuong and thanked Vietnam for supporting Turkey to become a sectoral dialogue partner of ASEAN.

The two leaders agreed to enhance exchanges and meetings between senior leaders of the two countries to deepen their bilateral ties.

The two sides agreed to enhance economic and trade cooperation to reflect their full potential, aiming to reach a bilateral trade value of $4 billion.

They are also considering the establishment of new frameworks to ease trade and investment while expanding partnerships in areas like national defense.

They plan to facilitate travel for their citizens to strengthen ties between the two countries.

PM Chinh and President Erdogan discussed key regional and international issues, focusing on the recent escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Both leaders affirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination at regional and international cooperation forums.

The Vietnamese official conveyed an invitation from State President Luong Cuong to President Erdogan to visit Vietnam. President Erdogan accepted the invitation with appreciation.

Calling on Russian oil, gas firm to invest in new sectors in Vietnam

PM Chinh had a meeting with Kudryashov Sergei Ivanovich, general director of Russian oil and gas company Zarubezhneft, which has been cooperating with Vietnam Oil and Gas Group for over four decades, on the same day.

The Vietnamese leader hoped that Zarubezhneft and Vietnam Oil and Gas Group would promote cooperation in new fields, including tourism, green energy, clean energy, construction, and the development of infrastructure serving oil and gas cooperation.

Ivanovich said obstacles to the two sides’ cooperation had been cleared following his meeting with PM Chinh in Hanoi in April this year.

He pledged to collaborate closely with Vietnam Oil and Gas Group to realize PM Chinh’s recommendations.

Chinh and a high-ranking delegation participated in the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan City of Russia on Wednesday and Thursday at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, chair of BRICS 2024.

The trip marked the first time that PM Chinh had visited Russia since he took office and also the first time that Vietnam had partaken this annual event at the head-of-government level.

PM Chinh attended the summit as a guest.

The expanded BRICS Summit is an important occasion in the framework of the cooperation between BRICS and developing countries.

The BRICS group was initially formed by Brazil, Russia, India, and China in 2006, with South Africa joining in 2010.

Early this year, BRICS was expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates while maintaining its original name.

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