President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held a bilateral meeting with newly appointed Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, where the President extended his congratulations on the Prime Minister’s assumption of office and welcomed him to his first ASEAN Summit.
During the meeting, both leaders underscored the importance of the 50th anniversary of Philippines–Viet Nam bilateral relations, expressing optimism that the milestone would further strengthen cooperation between the two nations, particularly in trade and economic engagement.
President Marcos and Prime Minister Hưng also agreed to establish a long-term rice trade mechanism aimed at ensuring stable rice supply and reinforcing food security cooperation between the Philippines and Viet Nam.
In addition, the two leaders discussed expanding collaboration in addressing transnational crimes, including scam hubs and human trafficking, as well as enhancing cooperation in the tourism sector.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of the Philippines and Viet Nam to deepen bilateral ties and promote regional stability and prosperity through sustained partnership and cooperation.
