Bilateral Cooperation : 10th meeting of the Myanmar–Viet Nam Joint Commission

Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Tin Maung Swe, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam Mr. Le Hoai Trung, who was on an official visit to Nay Pyi Taw, co-chaired the 10th Meeting of the Myanmar–Viet Nam Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation in Nay Pyi Taw on Wednesday.

During the meeting, 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–Viet Nam 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 Yadanarpon 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 Viet Nam is serving as the Chair of Cambodia-Lao PDR- Myanmar- Viet Nam (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 Viet Nam 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 Viet Nam had successfully convened the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam 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 Viet Nam’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 Viet Nam’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 Viet Nam’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–Viet Nam Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation.