Hanoi, December 13, 2025 – The Europe Today: Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính held a telephone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on December 12 to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments.
During the call, Prime Minister Chính welcomed the dialogue following their recent meeting at the G20 Summit last month. He highlighted the importance of their regular phone talks, which have fostered timely coordination and information sharing on issues of mutual concern, reflecting the growing political trust between the two countries, including at the leadership level, in line with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The leaders reviewed future cooperation orientations, expressing satisfaction over the positive progress in the Vietnam–Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They agreed to formally adopt the 2026–2030 action plan for implementing the partnership, which will provide specific directions for each pillar and aim to raise bilateral trade to VNĐ20 billion (US$20 billion) in a balanced manner.
Prime Minister Chính suggested strengthening collaboration in rice trade and maritime affairs, with priority given to oil and gas cooperation between Vietnam’s Petrovietnam and Malaysia’s Petronas, as well as joint fishing efforts and combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
On regional and international matters, both leaders expressed deep concern over recent tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, emphasizing restraint, avoidance of force, dialogue, and peaceful resolution. They agreed to work closely with ASEAN countries to strengthen solidarity, uphold the bloc’s central role, and leverage ASEAN-led mechanisms to promote dialogue, contributing to peace, stability, and regional cooperation.
