Vietnam and Indonesia Strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Strategic Insights -

Vietnam and Indonesia have strengthened their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, as evidenced by the recent visit to Indonesia by General Secretary To Lam, who upgraded the relationship to the current level. Indonesian Ambassador Denny Abdi, who has completed his working term in Vietnam, has been appointed Secretary General of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highly appreciated the positive contributions of the Ambassador in promoting the strong development of relations between the two countries in recent years, particularly in the past 70 years. The two countries have also signed an Agreement on Delimitation of the Vietnam-Indonesia Exclusive Economic Zone and completed negotiations on an Implementation Agreement applicable to areas of overlapping jurisdiction.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vietnam and Indonesia upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2025, during the visit to Indonesia by General Secretary To Lam.
  • The two countries signed an Agreement on Delimitation of the Vietnam-Indonesia Exclusive Economic Zone and completed negotiations on an Implementation Agreement applicable to areas of overlapping jurisdiction.
  • Bilateral trade turnover reached $16.7 billion in 2024, with economic relations being a bright spot in cooperation between the two countries.
  • The two sides cooperate closely and coordinate their stances at regional and international forums, especially within the framework of ASEAN.
  • Vietnamese businesses, such as Vinfast, TH, and FPT, are interested in implementing cooperation in Indonesia.
  • The two countries support and are ready to cooperate to resolve the IUU yellow card issue, with Indonesia agreeing to create favorable conditions for Vietnamese agricultural products to access the Indonesian market.

Statistics:

  • Bilateral trade turnover reached $16.7 billion in 2024.
  • The two countries signed an Agreement on Delimitation of the Vietnam-Indonesia Exclusive Economic Zone.
  • The two sides completed negotiations on an Implementation Agreement applicable to areas of overlapping jurisdiction.
  • Indonesian Ambassador Denny Abdi served a working term in Vietnam that ended with his new appointment as Secretary General of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Sources:

  • VGP/Nhat Bac
  • VGP/Nhat Bac
  • VGP/Nhat Bac