Vietnam, Indonesia strengthen partnership, friendship

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The Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Association (VIFA) and the Indonesian Embassy in Vietnam on March 27 held a seminar on cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

Speaking at the event, themed "Vietnam - Indonesia Towards 2045: Strengthening Partnership, Expanding Cooperation, and Deepening Friendship," VIFA President Tran Minh Hung emphasised the traditional relations between Vietnam and Indonesia, saying 70 years ago, Indonesia was the first country in Southeast Asia to officially establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam.

Vietnam is Indonesia’s first comprehensive strategic partner in ASEAN. The two sides regularly exchange delegations at all levels, especially the high level, including the visits to Vietnam by Indonesian President Joko Widodo in January 2024 and President-elect Prabowo Subianto in September the same year, along with Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Indonesia earlier this month.

Vietnam, Indonesia strengthen partnership, friendship

The seminar is held in Hanoi on March 27 with theme "Vietnam - Indonesia Towards 2045: Strengthening Partnership, Expanding Cooperation, and Deepening Friendship". (Photo: VNA)

These high-level visits affirm the importance of the good traditional friendship between the two countries, towards the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2025.

In ASEAN, Indonesia is Vietnam's third-largest trading partner, while Vietnam is Indonesia's fourth-largest trading partner. Bilateral trade exceeded 16 billion USD last year, with Vietnam's exports estimated at over 6 billion USD, the highest ever recorded. The bilateral trade revenue has quadrupled in the past 10 years.

Together with political and economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges and locality-to locality connections of the two countries have also been strengthened, with increased travels and visits between citizens.

Hung said that the seminar is expected to help provide updates on economic cooperation, as well as potential and opportunities for bilateral trade ties.

Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Denny Abdi noted that the two countries share a common vision of becoming developed nations by 2045. To that end, it is necessary for all stakeholders to promote mutually beneficial cooperation, especially in the economic sector, he said.

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