14TH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM

Vietnamese Prime Minister leaves for SCO summit in China

Linh Pham

Aug 31, 2025 / 06:00 AM

The Prime Minister’s guest-of-honor role at the summit affirms Vietnam’s growing stature and active voice in regional security, politics and development.

THE HANOI TIMES — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the evening of August 30 departed from Hanoi to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and undertake a working visit to China from August 31 to September 1, at the invitation of the Chinese government.

Hình ảnh 1 — Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leaves Hanoi on August 30 for the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. Photo: VGP

The Vietnamese delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Vu Hong Thanh and senior officials from the Ministries of Construction, Agriculture and Environment, National Defense, Foreign Affairs, Public Security, Finance, Science and Technology.

The Prime Minister’s role as a guest of honor at the SCO Summit demonstrates the international community’s recognition of Vietnam’s increasing stature. It reflects Vietnam's growing influence and readiness to contribute its perspectives on regional security, political affairs and development on a multilateral platform.

During the visit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is scheduled to engage with high-level Chinese leaders, government agencies, and businesses.

Key areas of cooperation will include the economy, trade, investment, strategic infrastructure, green and digital transformation, science and technology, and next-generation telecommunications such as 5G and 6G.

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu stated that the trip strengthens Vietnam-China relations within the framework of a “community with shared future”, ensuring a stable and peaceful environment conducive to sustainable development.

Vietnam's participation in the event marks another milestone in its proactive diplomacy and reaffirms its commitment to multilateralism, reinforcing Vietnam’s position as a constructive partner in regional and global affairs.

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