VNA reported that on the occasion of attending the 3rd United Nations Summit on the Ocean in Nice (France), on June 8, Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with King Jordan Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to the multifaceted cooperative relationship with Jordan; recalled the meeting with Crown Prince of Jordan on the occasion of attending the 8th Asia Future Initiative Conference (October 2024), in which the two sides discussed many measures to promote bilateral relations.
On this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conveyed the greetings and invitations of General Secretary To Lam; Politburo member, President Luong Cuong and Politburo member, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man to King Jordan for an early visit to Vietnam.
Pleased to meet Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, King Jordan Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein expressed his admiration for Vietnam's socio-economic development achievements and strong rise as well as the hard-working and hardworking Vietnamese people.
The two sides agreed to increase delegation exchanges at all levels, especially at high levels, to enhance political trust; consider negotiating and signing a number of cooperation agreements on trade, investment and other fields.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested that the two countries soon establish bilateral cooperation mechanisms, including a political consultation mechanism between the two Foreign Ministries; study the negotiation and signing of the Agreement on visa exemption for diplomatic passports and public services to facilitate delegation exchanges and exchanges between the two countries; affirm Vietnam's readiness for agricultural cooperation and support for Jordan in ensuring food security; and cooperation in digital transformation.
King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein welcomed the proposals of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and expressed his wish that the two sides would strengthen cooperation in science - technology, human resource training, cooperation in resolving the consequences of bombs and mines, and support the production of fake limbs.
The two leaders agreed to direct relevant ministries and branches to speed up legal procedures to aim for the signing of bilateral agreements within the framework of the upcoming visit to Vietnam by the King of Jordan.
On this occasion, the two leaders also discussed strengthening coordination at multilateral forums as well as international and regional issues of mutual concern, including the proposal for Jordan to continue supporting the stance of ASEAN and Vietnam on resolving disputes by peaceful means, and ensuring maritime security and safety in the East Sea, in accordance with international law.
