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Vietnam, South Africa pledge to elevate parliamentary cooperation, connect Asia-Africa gateways
Just as South Africa serves as a gateway for Vietnam to access the African market, Vietnam can also serve as a bridge for South Africa to reach Asian countries.
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South Africa affirms Vietnam's crucial position in its foreign policy
South African Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenneth Morolong praised the progress in bilateral ties, particularly since the two countries upgraded their relationship to a Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam attaches importance to promoting friendly relations, cooperation with Burundi: PM
Thanking President Ndayishimiye and the Burundi Government for supporting the effective operation of Lumitel, the telecommunications joint venture of Vietnam’s Viettel Group in Burundi, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung proposed that Burundi continue facilitating Lumitel’s participation in e-government and digital transformation projects, while enabling it to expand investment and business activities, making it a symbol of bilateral cooperation.
Seminar explores President Ho Chi Minh's thought, ways to deepen Vietnam–East Africa cooperation
Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire seek to deepen parliamentary, economic ties
Vietnam treasures traditional friendship with Mauritania: FM
PM Le Minh Hung urges bilateral substantive cooperation with Angola
Public security ministry strengthens law enforcement cooperation with South Africa
May 27, 2026 12:27
Against the backdrop of increasingly complex challenges posed by transnational organised crime, cybercrime, human trafficking, terrorism and other non-traditional security threats, they agreed that closer cooperation between law enforcement agencies is essential to safeguarding national security and public order.
Vietnam consistently treasures ties with traditional African friends: minister
May 26, 2026 22:14
Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung stressed that amid growing global and regional uncertainties, Vietnam and traditional partners such as Algeria and Namibia should increase exchanges, share viewpoints on international issues of common interests, and enhance coordination in such issues as ocean governance, sustainable development and marine ecosystem conservation, while continuing mutual support at multilateral forums.
Vietnam seeks deeper cooperation with African countries
May 22, 2026 22:53
Reviewing the historical ties between Vietnam and African countries, the deputy minister stressed that the close relationship was founded in the 1920s by President Ho Chi Minh and African revolutionary leaders. Building on that tradition of solidarity, the two sides have stood side by side throughout their struggles for national independence in the past as well as in the current cause of national construction and development.
Foreign minister welcomes ambassadors of African nations
May 21, 2026 22:48
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 21 for the Group of African Ambassadors to Vietnam, ahead of the 63rd anniversary of Africa Day (May 25).
Vietnam introduces agricultural products at large-scale African trade forum
May 11, 2026 11:08
The Vietnamese Embassy and Trade Office in Algeria opened a booth to introduce Vietnam’s major farm produce, including coffee, tea and spices such as pepper, turmeric, cinnamon and star anise, alongside desiccated coconut, milk, canned fruit juice and plastic pellets.
Vietnamese leaders extend greetings on national days of foreign countries
Apr 27, 2026 22:29
On the 66th Independence Day of Togo (April 27, 1960–2026), Party General Secretary and State President To Lam sent a message of congratulations to President Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung also conveyed greetings to President of Togo’s Council of Ministers Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe.
Overseas Vietnamese in North Africa impressed by achievements of 15th National Assembly
Mar 15, 2026 09:10
With the new NA, he expressed hope for more substantive debates in the chamber, saying that open and multi-dimensional discussions among deputies would help improve the quality of decisions and further affirm the legislature’s role as the highest representative body of the people.
Vietnam chairs consultation on NPT RevCon 11 with Middle East, North Africa countries
Jan 09, 2026 17:07
Following similar regional consultations for Asia–Pacific countries in Hanoi in last October and African countries in Addis Ababa in last November, this was the third event hosted by Vietnam in preparation for the 2026 NPT Review Conference.
PM’s trip lays strategic foundations for Middle East–Africa market expansion: FM
Nov 24, 2025 22:28
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's recent trip to Africa and the Middle East, laid new strategic ground for diversifying partnerships and expanding development space for Vietnamese businesses and localities.
PM returns to Hanoi, concluding trip to Kuwait, Algeria, South Africa
Nov 24, 2025 18:27
During his nine-day working trip, including travel time, PM Chinh maintained a dense and highly productive schedule with around 80 activities. These included meetings and talks with nearly all the top leaders of Kuwait, Algeria, and South Africa; policy speeches; working sessions with government officials and businesses of the host countries; visits to socio-economic establishments in all three nations; and participation in economic forums and business dialogues.
Gov't leader meets with French President, OECD Secretary-General in South Africa
Nov 23, 2025 22:50
Meeting with President Macron, PM Chinh affirmed that treasuring and advancing ties with France is an objective requirement and an important choice for Vietnam.
PM meets with foreign leaders, representatives of international organisations in South Africa
Nov 22, 2025 22:48
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 22 held a series of meetings with leaders of foreign countries and international organisations to discuss bilateral cooperation and exchange views on issues of common concern.
PM meets with Vietnamese community in South Africa
Nov 22, 2025 11:08
Acknowledging and commending the contributions of Vietnamese communities worldwide, including in South Africa, to the nation’s achievements, the Government leader affirmed that the Party and State consistently attach great importance to overseas Vietnamese and regard them as an inseparable part of the Vietnamese nation.
PM hopes for closer coordination between CPV, South Africa’s ANC
Nov 22, 2025 11:08
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on the two Parties to continue strengthening political trust, focus on effectively implementing their memorandum of understanding on cooperation signed in May 2025, and enhance exchanges and visits across channels and levels, especially the high level.
Vietnam, South Africa upgrade bilateral ties to Strategic Partnership
Nov 21, 2025 22:48
The two leaders agreed to instruct relevant agencies to soon develop an action plan for implementing the newly-established relationship framework.
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