Vietnam and Chile promote parliamentary cooperation, expand Comprehensive Partnership
WVR - On July 22, Vietnamese Ambassador to Chile Nguyen Viet Cuong attended and delivered remarks at the official session of the Chilean Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, at the invitation of Committee Chairman Iván Moreira Barros. The event was attended by committee senators and the Vietnamese Defense Attaché to Chile.
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| Chairman of the Chilean Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Iván Moreira Barros, Ambassador Nguyen Viet Cuong, and other delegates take a group photo. (Photo: Embassy of Vietnam in Chile). |
In his speech at the session, Ambassador Nguyen Viet Cuong highlighted Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy, emphasizing the country’s commitment to multilateralism, independence, self-reliance, and respect for international law.
The Ambassador also reviewed Vietnam’s active contributions to regional and global forums such as ASEAN, APEC, the United Nations, and the CPTPP.
Regarding bilateral relations, he affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to its comprehensive partnership with Chile—the first Latin American country to sign a Free Trade Agreement with Vietnam in 2011, which officially came into effect in 2014. The Ambassador proposed several practical areas of cooperation, including defense and security, renewable energy, trade and investment, and people-to-people exchanges.
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| Ambassador Nguyen Viet Cuong delivers remarks at the official session of the Chilean Senate Foreign Affairs Committee. (Photo: Embassy of Vietnam in Chile) |
He particularly underscored the role of parliamentary cooperation in consolidating political foundations and creating momentum for bilateral relations, through delegation exchanges and sharing legislative experience in areas such as digital transformation, sustainable development, and gender equality.
Chilean senators appreciated the Ambassador’s presentation, expressed interest in cooperative initiatives, and shared many similar perspectives on regional issues, including those concerning the Asia-Pacific and the South China Sea.
The session marked a significant milestone in fostering mutual understanding and deepening parliamentary relations between Vietnam and Chile—a key pillar of the comprehensive partnership between the two countries.
(Source: Embassy of Vietnam in Chile)
