Vietnam, Malaysia upgrade Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
(Chinhphu.vn) - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the official visit of General Secretary To Lam to Malaysia this time is of great significance as the two countries upgrade their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in various fields, including security, defense, maritime cooperation and some areas of cooperation in electricity, digital economy, etc.
11/21/2024 15:50
General Secretary To Lam and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hold official talks - Photo: VNA
Within the framework of the official visit to Malaysia, on the afternoon of November 21, immediately after the talks, General Secretary To Lam and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim co-chaired a press conference.
Speaking to the press, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the official visit of General Secretary To Lam to Malaysia this time is of great significance as the two countries upgrade their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in various fields, including security, defense, maritime cooperation and some areas of cooperation in electricity, digital economy, etc.
The Malaysian Prime Minister said that currently, many Malaysian enterprises are investing and doing business effectively in Vietnam. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his gratitude and wished that Vietnam would continue to create favorable conditions for Malaysian enterprises to invest in Vietnam; support Malaysia in assuming the role of ASEAN Chair in 2025.
The two sides have had a number of cooperation projects in the fields of oil and gas, in the coming time, the two sides wish to strengthen cooperation in the field of fisheries exploitation on the basis of trust and friendship between the two countries.
The Malaysian Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the leaders and people of Vietnam for always having good feelings for the Prime Minister personally and the people of Malaysia; At the same time, he expressed his admiration for the heroic history of the Vietnamese people in the struggle for national independence and the important achievements in all aspects that Vietnam has achieved in recent years.
Speaking at the press conference, General Secretary To Lam said that Vietnam and Malaysia have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The two sides pledged to support each other on the development path of each country; continue to consolidate and enhance friendly cooperation and political trust between the two countries on the basis of respect for international law, independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political institutions, in accordance with the socio-economic situation and laws and regulations of each country and the principle of non-interference in each other's internal affairs.
The General Secretary stated that the main pillars of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership include: Strengthening trust and political, defense and security cooperation, creating a solid foundation for relations, contributing to ensuring a peaceful and stable environment for development through increasing delegation exchanges and cooperation at all levels and channels; effectively implementing existing dialogue and cooperation mechanisms, and at the same time studying the establishment of new mechanisms suitable to the needs and interests of both sides in the new context.
General Secretary To Lam and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the press conference - Photo: VNA
Promoting connectivity between the two economies: Striving to soon bring bilateral trade turnover to 18 billion USD or higher, in a balanced and mutually beneficial direction. Strengthening cooperation in developing the Halal industry: Encouraging businesses of one country to expand investment in the other country's market. Commit to cooperation to ensure benefits from oil and gas cooperation and consider establishing a regional mechanism for cooperation development in overlapping areas, if any.
The two sides will strengthen cooperation in new areas (such as green economy, innovation, science and technology, digital transformation, green energy, etc.) and other important areas (education-training cooperation, human resource development, labor, culture, sports, tourism and people-to-people connection) to realize the goal of sustainable development. Actively support each other and closely coordinate in regional and international issues for common peace, security and stability, especially at multilateral forums such as ASEAN, the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); promote stronger development and breakthroughs of ASEAN to realize the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and beyond; strengthen sub-regional cooperation and connectivity, including the Mekong sub-region.
The General Secretary stressed the commitment to continue close coordination to maintain peace, security, stability, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea; peacefully resolve disputes, without the threat or use of force, in accordance with the principles widely recognized by international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982). Call on all relevant parties to exercise self-restraint and refrain from conducting activities that may escalate tensions affecting peace and stability in the East Sea; fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC); commit to soon adopting an effective, substantive Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) in accordance with international law, including UNCLOS 1982.
The General Secretary affirmed that Vietnam continues to support Malasia's role as ASEAN Chair in 2025, reaffirming its commitment to closely coordinate with Malaysia and all ASEAN member countries towards realizing the ASEAN Community Vision 2025.
General Secretary To Lam and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim witness the exchange of cooperation documents between the two countries - Photo: VNA
General Secretary To Lam and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim witness the exchange of cooperation documents between the two countries - Photo: VNA
The General Secretary believes that with the brotherly, neighborly relationship, sharing many similarities in culture, history of fighting for national independence, striving together for a more prosperous life for the people; with Malaysia's important position in the region, its status in both the region and the world; with a new vision, at a new height, the Vietnam - Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will certainly open a new chapter in the bilateral cooperation for peace, stability, sustainable development, inclusiveness and common prosperity, for a united, self-reliant and prosperous ASEAN Community.
On this occasion, General Secretary To Lam and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim witnessed the exchange of two cooperation documents, including: a Memorandum of Understanding on enhancing trade promotion cooperation between the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency and the Malaysian External Trade Development Authority; a Memorandum of Understanding on renewable energy cooperation between the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) and the Malaysian National Oil and Gas Group (Petronas).
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