Myanmar, Vietnam co-chair 10th Meeting of Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation

 

U Tin Maung Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and Mr Le Hoai Trung, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, who was on an official visit to Nay Pyi Taw, co-chaired the 10th Meeting of the Myanmar– Vietnam Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation at the Park Royal Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw on 26 August 2026.

Both sides discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation in all areas under the framework of the Comprehensive Cooperation Partnership between Myanmar and Viet Nam. Their discussions focused on promoting cooperation in political, defence and security, economic, trade and investment, transport, information and communications, education and training, health, science and technology, agriculture, livestock, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges. The two sides also exchanged views on developments in their respective countries and discussed ways to provide mutual support and enhance cooperation on regional and international fora.

The Union Minister discussed preparations for commemorative activities in 2027 to mark the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Myanmar–Vietnam Comprehensive Cooperation Partnership, as well as cooperation between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs, including collaboration between their diplomatic academies. He invited Vietnamese investors to explore investment opportunities in Myanmar’s technology-focused special economic zones, including the Yadanapon Cyber City Project, and encouraged cooperation in technology-based manufacturing. He noted that, as Myanmar currently holds the Chairmanship of Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) and Vietnam is serving as the Chair of Cambodia-Lao PDR- Myanmar- Vietnam (CLMV), the two countries would continue to cooperate closely within these regional cooperation frameworks. He also reaffirmed Myanmar’s efforts to further strengthen its relations with ASEAN through a Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led approach, while expressing appreciation to Vietnam and other ASEAN Member States for their constructive engagement regarding Myanmar’s political developments.

The Vietnamese Foreign Minister congratulated the successful holding of elections in Myanmar. He appraised that Vietnam had successfully convened the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and adopted its political and economic strategies, noting that this is an opportune time for both countries to further elevate bilateral relations and cooperation. He expressed Vietnam’s interest in further strengthening cooperation in bilateral relations, trade and investment, people-to-people exchanges as well as regional and international cooperation and reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment in supporting Myanmar’s full and equal participation in ASEAN, the United Nations and other international fora. He also expressed Viet Nam’s support for Myanmar’s continued efforts towards peace, stability, national reconciliation and socio-economic development. He underscored Vietnam’s commitment to further strengthening close cooperation with Myanmar in regional and international contexts, including ASEAN, ACMECS and CLMV.

Following the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers signed the Agreed Minutes of the 10th Meeting of the Myanmar–Vietnam Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation.

Officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and relevant ministries of Myanmar and Vietnam were also present at the meeting.

In the afternoon, the Union Minister hosted a luncheon in honour of the Vietnamese Foreign Minister and members of his delegation.

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