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High-Level Talks on Trade, Energy, and Cooperation Held in New York

1 report, 1 independent Updated May 6
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What happened

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On May 6, 2026, Vietnam's Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung held bilateral meetings in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. He met with counterparts from Brunei, Slovenia, and Maldives to discuss various areas of cooperation. Discussions with Brunei focused on promoting ties in trade, oil and gas, tourism, agriculture, and fisheries, including cooperation in the Halal industry.

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Why it matters

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The talks focused on how the involved nations could increase exchanges and contacts at all levels. The discussions included reviewing the Action Plan for the Comprehensive Partnership between Vietnam and Brunei (2023-2027) and exploring ways to strengthen ties with Slovenia.

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Who's involved

  • VietnamHost nation whose Foreign Minister led the discussions on behalf of Vietnam.
  • BruneiPartner nation whose foreign minister was consulted regarding comprehensive partnership matters.
  • SloveniaPartner nation whose cooperation was discussed as a priority for Vietnam.
  • MaldivesPartner nation whose high-level talks were conducted alongside the main agenda.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • VietnamSpeculative

    Vietnam could benefit from increased trade and diplomatic ties resulting from the discussions.

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