State President Luong Cuong held talks with visiting Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Ha Noi on August 19, during which the two sides underlined the need to further expand multifaceted cooperation, especially in agriculture, science - technology, innovation, education - training, as well as culture and arts.

President Luong Cuong and King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck witness the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation framework between the two government.

President Cuong warmly welcomed the King’s visit, highlighting that this is the first by a Bhutanese head of state since the two countries set up diplomatic relations in January 2012. He noted that the trip holds special significance, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relations.

The host congratulated Bhutan on its sustainable development achievements under the wise leadership of the King, praising the country’s unique development model that uses the Gross National Happiness index as a measure, where people, nature, culture and citizens' happiness are promoted in a balanced and harmonious way, people are placed at the centre of development, cultural identity and the living environment are preserved.

For his part, the King stated that his country values Viet Nam’s role and position in the Asia-Pacific region and hopes to strengthen cooperation with Viet Nam in areas of mutual strength and potential, for the benefit of both peoples, as well as for peace, stability, cooperation, and prosperity in the region and the world.

He expressed his delight at visiting Viet Nam, noting that the Bhutanese people deeply respect President Ho Chi Minh and admire Viet Nam’s remarkable achievements over the past eight decades.

The King said Bhutan looks to learn from Viet Nam’s governance model and economic development experience, believing that Viet Nam will achieve its sustainable development goals.

The two sides held that the friendship between Viet Nam and Bhutan is nurtured by warm ties, shared spiritual values, and a common vision for sustainable development.

They pledged to continuously strengthen friendship and mutual understanding, promote regular all-level exchanges, and accelerate the signing of cooperation agreements to provide a favourable framework for conducting specific projects and activities.

Stressing the vast potential for economic, trade, and investment cooperation, the two sides agreed to urge agencies, ministries, and businesses from both countries to step up collaboration, facilitate market access for each other’s key goods, diversify supply chains, and work toward multiplying bilateral trade in the coming years.

They agreed on the need to further expand cooperation in key areas such as agriculture, science-technology, innovation, education, training, culture, and arts.

Airlines will be encouraged to consider opening direct flights to boost cultural, religious, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges, while sharing experience in preserving traditional cultural heritage.

Viet Nam and Bhutan will also step up collaboration in emerging spheres, toward sustainable development, with the goal of improving the material and spiritual well-being of their people.

Amid global and regional volatility, the leaders welcomed the two countries’ shared views at international forums, particularly on sustainable development, climate change response, nature conservation, and peacekeeping.

They stressed continued coordination and mutual support at international and regional organisations, especially the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement, and on issues of common concern.

President Cuong welcomed Bhutan’s efforts to broaden ties and pursue substantive cooperation, saying Viet Nam is ready to facilitate its stronger engagement with Southeast Asian nations and ASEAN.

Following their talks, President Cuong and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck witnessed the signing of two cooperation documents, comprising a governmental cooperation framework and an agreement on aviation.

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