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Vietnam and Malaysia Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Strategic Insights

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Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 18, marking a significant moment in the enhancement of bilateral relations between the two countries. The meeting came as part of Mr. Man's official visit to Malaysia, where he was warmly welcomed by the Prime Minister and his delegation. The visit is expected to boost cooperation between the legislative agencies of the two nations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and Malaysia reached $9.23 billion in the first 7 months of 2025, an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
  • Cooperation between the Vietnam National Energy Group and the Malaysia National Oil and Gas Group has been successful, serving as a symbol of effective cooperation between the two countries.
  • The two leaders agreed to continue strengthening political trust through the exchange of high-ranking delegations and levels; strengthen trade and investment cooperation, aiming to reach a target of $18 billion; and promote cooperation in fields such as energy, science and technology, digital conversion, innovation, and AI.
  • National Assembly Chairwoman Tran Thanh Man emphasized the need for an action program to implement the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Malaysia and the need to actively implement green energy projects.
  • General Anwar Ibrahim thanked Vietnam for its support as a member of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) and expressed confidence in the cooperative efforts of parliamentary channels.
  • National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man congratulated Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Malaysia's presidency of ASEAN 2025 and praised the successful organization of the 46th Southeast Asian National Assembly (AIPA-46).

Statistics:

  • Bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and Malaysia reached $9.23 billion in the first 7 months of 2025, up 8% from the same period in 2024.
  • The two countries aim to reach $18 billion in bilateral trade turnover in the coming years.
  • Cooperation between the Vietnam National Energy Group and the Malaysia National Oil and Gas Group has been successful, resulting in effective cooperation between the two countries.

Sources:

  • "National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man meets with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim" by VNA (no date provided)
  • "Tran Thanh Man meets Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim" by Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim (no date provided)
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