Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung Reviews Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s High-Impact Working Visit to India for the 18th BRICS Summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung briefed the press on September 14 regarding the remarkable outcomes of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s high-profile working visit to India on September 12 and 13. The visit centered around Vietnam’s participation in the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, alongside a robust slate of bilateral engagements aimed at advancing Vietnam’s comprehensive strategic partnerships and expanding its multilateral diplomacy.
High-Efficiency Itinerary Yields Strategic Results
In a whirlwind 24-hour itinerary characterized by intense diplomatic activity, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation executed a meticulously planned schedule. Despite the brief duration of the visit, the delegation achieved substantive breakthroughs that underscore Vietnam’s proactive and elevated posture in international affairs.
At the core of the visit was Prime Minister Hung’s address to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where he articulated Vietnam’s vision for global economic cooperation and sustainable development. Alongside his address, the Prime Minister held critical bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also engaged in high-level discussions with an array of global leaders, including the presidents of Russia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, the prime minister of Malaysia, and high-level representatives from Cuba and Saudi Arabia.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Hung leveraged the multilateral gathering to meet with key international figures, such as the United Nations Secretary-General, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), and the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The schedule also incorporated targeted interactions with prominent Indian business leaders and corporate executives to explore direct trade and investment opportunities.
Vietnam’s Core Messages and Strategic Proposals at BRICS
Vietnam’s maiden engagement at this scale within the BRICS framework drew considerable praise from both member states and the host nation. Aligned with contemporary global economic challenges, Prime Minister Hung delivered a clear, forward-looking message emphasizing Vietnam’s unwavering support for closer synergy between BRICS and regional, inter-regional, and global multilateral frameworks.
During the plenary sessions, the Prime Minister highlighted three central, pragmatic proposals designed to bridge the interests of emerging economies and the broader international community:
- Enhancing Multilateral Synergy: Strengthening institutional cooperation between BRICS mechanisms and established multilateral organizations to secure dynamic, equitable, and sustainable development opportunities for all nations.
- Promoting Global Dialogue and Trust: Encouraging BRICS to leverage its geopolitical and economic weight to foster dialogue, rebuild trust, and champion inclusive multilateral systems that adequately reflect the interests of the Global South.
- Fostering New Growth Drivers: Identifying and tapping into new economic engines, including digital transformation, green energy transition, scientific and technological innovation, and resilient infrastructure.
Minister Le Hoai Trung noted that these proposals directly mirror Vietnam’s domestic development goals—particularly enhancing economic resilience, fortifying supply chains, and diversifying international trade and investment channels.
Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with India
A pivotal component of the visit was the bilateral summit between Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This meeting served as a crucial checkpoint to evaluate the implementation of agreements forged during the historic visit of General Secretary and State President To Lam to India in May 2026, which elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Both leaders expressed profound satisfaction with the positive and substantive momentum generated across multiple sectors over recent months. They outlined concrete, actionable measures to ensure that bilateral agreements translate into tangible economic outcomes.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly commended Vietnam’s constructive contributions, noting that the country’s active participation significantly elevated the profile and stature of the BRICS Summit. Indian media outlets extensively covered the visit, emphasizing that Vietnam’s presence not only strengthens bilateral ties with BRICS member states but also acts as a vital bridge enhancing connectivity between BRICS and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Translating Diplomatic Commitments into Socio-Economic Progress
Reflecting on the overarching significance of the journey, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung emphasized that the Prime Minister’s trip to New Delhi directly operationalizes the foreign policy directives established by the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. These directives explicitly call for elevated and proactive participation in key multilateral institutions.
"The core spirit of this visit is to transform high-level political commitments and international agreements into concrete projects, measurable outcomes, and substantive economic efficiency that directly serve the socio-economic development goals of the country," Minister Trung stated during his press briefing.
By diversifying trade markets, opening new channels for scientific cooperation, and facilitating joint ventures in energy infrastructure and workforce development, Vietnam has established a firm foundation for future engagement with major emerging economies.
Looking ahead, Vietnam intends to participate selectively in BRICS cooperation pillars that align with its national capacities, strategic interests, and the collective aspirations of developing nations. By prioritizing economic resilience, supply chain security, and inclusive multilateralism, Vietnam continues to solidify its reputation as a trusted partner, a responsible stakeholder, and an influential voice for sustainable growth on the global stage.
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