President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA)

At their meeting, President Phuc and his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos agreed to deepen the two countries’ strategic partnership.

Talking to Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, President Phuc suggested the two sides study the establishment of partnership in digital economy and green economy as a highlight in their cooperation in the time ahead. They agreed to coordinate to organize activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties and 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership in 2023.

President Phuc and Republic of Korean PM Han Duck-soo affirmed the importance of attaching to their strategic partnership, with Vietnam considering the RoK one of the most important partners and the RoK continuing to consider Vietnam its key partner in the region.

Meanwhile Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese affirmed that Australia attaches importance to strengthening the strategic partnership with Vietnam, and will coordinate with Vietnam to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties next year. 

In a meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. Mr. Phuc proposed that the two sides increase cooperation in maritime issues, rice trade, energy security, national defense and mutual support in coping with natural disasters and epidemics.

The Vietnamese President met with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and both agreed on enhancing cooperation in climate change, gender equality, and handling of global challenges such as food security, energy security and cyber security.

Talking to Vice President of Peru Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra, President Phuc welcomed the Peruvian parliament’s ratification of CPTPP, saying that it creates a favorable legal framework for raising bilateral trade in the years to come.