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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talked over the phone with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on July 19, affirming that the archipelago nation is always an important and trustworthy partner that shares many concerns and strategic interests with Vietnam.

The Government leader of Vietnam said relations between the two countries have been unceasingly intensified throughout the last 45 years, since their diplomatic ties were established on July 12, 1976. He emphasized that the relationship between the two countries has been constantly consolidated and developed over the past 45 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, VOV reported.

Meanwhile, President Duterte highly appreciated Vietnam’s achievements in the Covid-19 response and socio-economic development. He affirmed that the Government and people of the Philippines attach great importance to preserving and developing a good strategic partnership between the two countries. Duterte expressed his sincere gratitude for the medical supplies Vietnam has provided the Philippines to help it cope with the Covid-19 pandemic.

The two leaders agreed to work closely together to promote Vietnam - Philippines relations in all aspects, with a focus on implementing the plan of action for 2019 - 2024, carrying out activities marking the 45th founding anniversary of the diplomatic relationship, enhancing cooperation in security - defense and trade - investment, and creating favorable conditions for and encouraging enterprises to invest and do business in the sectors matching the countries’ potential and strength.

Prime Minister Chinh highlighted Vietnam’s readiness to continue ensuring stable and long-term rice supply for the Philippines, asking the latter to further open its market to food and agricultural products from Vietnam, VNA said.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. (Photo: Bloomberg)

The leaders agreed to consider expanding cooperation to new areas amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution such as digital transformation, the digital economy, e-commerce, and the green economy. They also shared the view that vaccine is an important strategy to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and work towards sustainable socio-economic recovery.

Chinh suggested that the two sides cooperate closely in order to have equal access to vaccines in the world, especially for developing countries. To facilitate trade, he suggested that the two countries consider early resumption of commercial flights and ensure a constant supply chain of goods and medical supplies.

The Philippine President welcomed and highly appreciated the Vietnamese Prime Minister’s proposal regarding equal access to vaccine resources.

Regarding regional and international issues, both agreed that their countries will strengthen ties and support each other at multilateral mechanisms like the United Nations and ASEAN. They also concurred in working closely together to implement the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.

The leaders shared the view on the importance of continuing to maintain ASEAN’s solidarity and principles relevant to the Bien Dong Sea issue.

They affirmed the close coordination of their stances and viewpoints to ensure the full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) and accelerate the negotiation on a Code of Conduct (COC) on the waters between ASEAN and China in order to achieve an effective and substantive COC that accords with international law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, thereby helping to sustain regional peace and stability.

On this occasion, President Duterte invited Chinh to pay an official visit to the Philippines. The Vietnamese leader accepted the invitation with pleasure.

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