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Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025

Venezuela and Malaysia Aim to Learn from Vietnam's Economic Growth

During the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Malaysian Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli sought insights into Vietnam's economic growth in meetings with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. They discussed enhancing cooperation, focusing on economic and trade sectors, while Malaysia expressed interest in energy transition and manufacturing collaborations. PM Chinh also met with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, expressing readiness to support Cuba following recent storm challenges, aiming for stronger bilateral cooperation.
During the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 24, 2024, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Malaysian Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli expressed their interest in learning from Vietnam's successful economic strategies in meetings with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

PM Chinh emphasized the importance of enhancing Vietnam's partnerships with both countries.

President Maduro and PM Chinh agreed to strengthen economic, trade, and investment cooperation, particularly in agriculture, oil, and telecommunications.

Additionally, President Maduro invited Vietnamese officials to Venezuela, reciprocating an invitation to visit Vietnam by State President Luong Cuong.

In his meeting, Minister Ramli expressed admiration for Vietnam's economic achievements and proposed deeper cooperation in energy transition, electronics, and supply chains.

He also signaled a desire to learn from Vietnam's creative industry strategies.

PM Chinh supported Malaysia's upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, following agreements from recent ASEAN Summits in Laos.

Lastly, PM Chinh met with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla and expressed support for Cuba amid its recovery from recent storms, advocating for enhanced cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba.
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