During the talks, held in a sincere, open, and mutually trusting atmosphere, General Secretary and President To Lam warmly welcomed the President. Panama José Raúl Mulino Quintero official visit Vietnam affirmed the significant importance of the first head-of-state visit between the two countries in 14 years, following the upcoming celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations in 2025.
General Secretary and President To Lam and President of Panama José Raúl Mulino
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General Secretary and President To Lam provided information on Vietnam's recent economic , social, and foreign affairs situation and its future development orientation; emphasizing that Vietnam always values its traditional friendship with Panama, as well as Panama's strategic role and position in the region and the world .
With a dynamic economy and a canal system. Panama , a regional hub for maritime, air, logistics, and financial connections. Panama can together Vietnam It serves as a gateway for trade and logistics between Southeast Asia and Latin America.
Effectively exploiting opportunities for cooperation.
General Secretary and President To Lam expressed his confidence that the two countries will continue to effectively exploit the potential for cooperation in the fields of trade, agriculture, maritime affairs, aviation, logistics, and digital transformation , promoting the development of bilateral relations in a direction that is increasingly substantive, effective, and sustainable, for the benefit of the people of both countries, and contributing to peace, cooperation, and development in both regions.
President Panama José Raúl Mulino Quintero express gratitude Vietnam It was the first country to sign the Protocol on the permanent neutrality of the canal. Panama (1979), congratulations to the State and the people Vietnam Regarding the great achievements made during more than 40 years of Doi Moi (Renovation), it is affirmed... Panama watch Vietnam We are a top priority partner in the Asia-Pacific region and are ready to act as a gateway for connectivity. Vietnam with the economies of the Latin American region.
The two leaders expressed pleasure at the positive developments in bilateral relations in recent times, emphasizing that there is still great potential for cooperation and mutual complementarity between the two countries, especially in the areas of economy, trade, and investment. On this occasion, the two sides had an in-depth exchange on strategic directions to further deepen and strengthen bilateral relations.
The two leaders agreed to strengthen exchanges of high-level and other delegations through Party, State, Parliament, and people-to-people channels; enhance diplomatic and consular presence in each country; and regularly and effectively implement bilateral dialogue and cooperation mechanisms, including the Political Consultations and the Joint Committee on Economy, Trade, and Investment. Both sides also expressed their readiness to support each other in strengthening relations with organizations of which each side is a member, particularly ASEAN and CELAC.
Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in the fields of agriculture, telecommunications, infrastructure, transportation, port logistics, banking, tourism, culture, education, and people-to-people exchanges. They also agreed to strengthen the exchange of experiences and cooperation in sustainable agricultural development, including opening up markets for agricultural products from both countries to access each other's markets.
Both sides agreed to promote connectivity and cooperation between localities of the two countries, including Ho Chi Minh City and the city of... Panama to exchange experiences and support each other in building financial centers connected to seaports, logistics, and bonded warehouses.
Overview of the talks
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The two leaders also shared the need to strengthen cooperation in the fields of security and law enforcement, and combating transnational crime, thereby creating a solid foundation for expanding bilateral cooperation and exchanges in many areas.
Regarding multilateral cooperation, both sides agreed to continue coordinating and supporting each other in international organizations and multilateral forums; exchange views on regional and international issues of common concern; and uphold the principles of international law and the Charter. The United Nations supports the maintenance of freedom and safety of navigation and aviation, and the peaceful settlement of disputes based on respect for international law, especially the Charter. United Nations and the Convention United Nations Regarding the 1982 Law of the Sea.
On this occasion, the President Panama José Raúl Mulino Quintero We respectfully invite General Secretary and President To Lam to make a state visit to Panama has marked a new historical milestone in bilateral relations. The General Secretary and President expressed his gratitude and his desire to visit the country. Panama Beautiful scenery. I suggest that the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both countries exchange views and make arrangements at a suitable time.
Immediately after the talks, General Secretary and President To Lam and the President Panama José Raúl Mulino witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents on this occasion, including: an Agreement on Cooperation in Maritime Transport; an Agreement on Cooperation in Combating Transnational Crime; a Memorandum of Understanding on Agricultural Cooperation; a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between Customs Agencies; a Memorandum of Understanding on Tourism Cooperation; and a Memorandum of Understanding between the Civil Aviation Authority and the Customs Department. Vietnam and the Civil Aviation Authority Panama ; Memorandum of Cooperation between the two Diplomatic Academies; Memorandum of Cooperation between the Maritime University Vietnam and International Maritime University Panama ; Memorandum of Cooperation between the Institute of Agricultural Sciences Vietnam (VASS) and the Institute for Agricultural Innovation Panama (IDIAP).
The two leaders then held a joint meeting with the press from both countries and internationally.
Earlier that day, a high-level delegation from the Government of Panama, led by the President of Panama and his wife, laid wreaths at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Monument to the Martyrs; and met with leaders of Vietnamese businesses in the maritime transport sector.
Later that evening, General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife hosted a grand reception to welcome Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero and his wife, along with the high-level delegation from the Panamanian government.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tong-bi-thu-chu-tich-nuoc-to-lam-hoi-dam-voi-tong-thong-panama-185261006212443145.htm
