Welcoming the King at the Party Central Committee’s headquarters in Hanoi, General Secretary Lam said this is the first-ever head-of-state-level visit between Viet Nam and Jordan, taking place at a very meaningful time as the two countries celebrate the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (1980–2025).
The Vietnamese Party leader noted that 2026 will be a significant year for both nations, as Jordan will mark its 80th National Day, and the Communist Party of Viet Nam will hold its 14th National Congress, a landmark event that will set strategic orientations for Viet Nam’s next stage of development.
During the meeting, the Party chief commended the substantive results of the earlier talks between King Abdullah II and State President Luong Cuong.
General Secretary Lam affirmed that Viet Nam attaches great importance to strengthening ties with Middle Eastern countries, including Jordan, which holds an important position in the region. He expressed his belief that with similarities in their policies of peace, independence, self-reliance and cooperation for development, the two countries are set to become trusted partners in their respective regions, working together to unlock new growth opportunities.
He also welcomed a large Jordanian business delegation accompanying the King during this trip, saying this demonstrates Jordan’s interest in expanding substantive and effective cooperation with Viet Nam.
For his part, King Abdullah II underlined that he attaches special importance to his visit to Viet Nam. He agreed with the Party chief’s assessment of the current period as a crucial time for both nations’ development.
The King extended his sympathies to the Vietnamese people over the heavy losses caused by recent natural disasters.
At the meeting between Party General Secretary To Lam and King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein. (Photo: VNA)
Informing the host of the outcomes of his talks with President Cuong, King Abdullah II reaffirmed Jordan’s desire to foster comprehensive cooperation with Viet Nam, particularly private-sector partnerships.
He also expressed his wish that the two countries enhance political trust, expand collaboration in defence - security, share experiences in science and technology, and boost people-to-people exchanges to promote better mutual understanding.
The King took the occasion to invite Viet Nam to attend an upcoming international conference on food security hosted by Jordan.
The two leaders agreed on the need to strengthen coordination to address emerging global and regional challenges, and to promote cooperation in politics - diplomacy, defence - security, economy, trade, investment, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, and tourism.
They also pledged to support each other at multilateral forums, particularly in the United Nations, ASEAN, and regional organisations in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Photo: VNA)
On the same day, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The PM emphasised that the visit holds historic significance in laying a solid foundation for advancing the multifaceted cooperation between the two countries to a new, more substantive and effective phase, for the development and prosperity of both nations.
Amid growing volatility in global and Middle Eastern affairs, PM Chinh commended Jordan’s role in promoting peace in the region, as well as its support for the just cause of the Palestinian people.
The PM expressed his hope that bilateral cooperation will enter a new stage of development, marked by stronger political trust, deeper people-to-people exchanges, and more substantive and effective economic collaboration.
King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein noted Jordan’s desire to strengthen its partnership with Viet Nam across multiple fields, affirming Viet Nam is Jordan’s important partner in Southeast Asia and that Jordan is ready to serve as a gateway for Vietnamese goods to access the Middle Eastern market.
Highlighting the similarities between Viet Nam and Jordan, the King said the two countries have numerous areas in which they can learn from and share experiences with each other, particularly in agriculture, technology, and the Halal industry. He also suggested enhancing exchanges and interactions between students from both countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan visit a photo exhibition on bilateral cooperation, organised by the Viet Nam News Agency. (Photo: VNA)
The two sides shared the view that the countries should further consolidate political trust through enhanced contacts and exchanges at all levels, particularly at the high level, while promoting cooperation in defence and security and improving the effectiveness of existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms.
In the economic, trade, and investment sector, they agreed to strengthen cooperation by leveraging each country’s potential, strengths, and development needs, including facilitating the access of each other’s goods to their respective markets.
PM Chinh stressed that Viet Nam is ready to facilitate Jordan’s major corporations operating in the country, and encouraged businesses from both sides to explore opportunities for cooperation and joint investment, particularly in infrastructure, green economy, digital economy, telecommunications, and agricultural production and processing, while fostering connections between the startup and innovation ecosystems of the two nations.
On agricultural cooperation, the leader said the two sides should explore new cooperation models to enhance efficiency and reduce production costs, such as implementing on-site export projects - a model that Viet Nam has successfully applied in several countries.
The PM suggested that ministries, agencies, and businesses from both sides promptly engage in detailed discussions on this cooperation direction. He also called for Jordan’s further support for Viet Nam in developing the Halal industry.
King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein said the two countries could implement joint projects as well as trilateral cooperation to enhance project effectiveness.
Host and guest discussed measures to step up cooperation in education and training, people-to-people exchanges, tourism, health care, and the improvement of the legal framework.
The King said he would instruct relevant agencies to study and promptly provide scholarships for Vietnamese students to study Arabic, following PM Chinh’s request.
Source: VNA
