Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
May 26, 2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to further strengthen diplomatic relations with Viet Nam as he held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the sidelines of the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This year is the 10th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between the two nations, marking a decade of strengthened cooperation and enduring friendship.

During their meeting, President Marcos Jr. noted that senior diplomats from the Philippines and Viet Nam are currently engaged in discussions aimed at elevating the two countries’ existing Strategic Partnership into a Comprehensive Partnership.

He also emphasized that discussions are actively underway, reflecting the ongoing commitment to further enhance bilateral cooperation.

At the outset of the talks, President Marcos Jr. expressed his condolences to the Prime Minister on the passing of former Vietnamese President Tran Duc Luong on May 20, 2025.

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