Vietnam and Indonesia on March 10 issued a Joint Statement on strengthening bilateral relations during the state visit to Indonesia by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam.

The following is the full text of the Joint Statement.

JOINT STATEMENT

ON STRENGTHENING BILATERAL RELATIONS

BETWEEN INDONESIA AND VIETNAM

1. At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Prabowo Subianto, the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, H.E. To Lam and Madame Ngo Phuong Ly paid a State visit to Republic of Indonesia from 09 – 11 March 2025.

2. During the visit, President Prabowo Subianto and General Secretary To Lam engaged in discussions in a warm and amical atmosphere. Both Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to longstanding friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Indonesia and Vietnam.

3. The two Leaders emphasized that since the establishment of the Strategic Partnership in 2013, both nations have made significant progress in deepening mutual trust, and cooperation. The partnership has expanded in scope and substance, encompassing key sectors such as politics, security, defense, trade, investment, agriculture, fisheries, maritime cooperation, education, information technology, and people-to-people exchanges.

4. Building on the progress made through the current Strategic Partnership, the two Leaders agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Indonesia and Vietnam, marking a significant milestone in celebration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

5. With the elevation of bilateral relations to a higher level, both Leaders are committed to advancing ties into a new chapter. They pledged to deepen relations in all channels, including between people to people and business communities. They also committed to strengthening political trust, enhancing cooperation, and coordinating efforts to address global challenges based on respect for international law, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence. Both Sides also reaffirmed their adherence to the principle of non-interference in each other’s internal affairs and their shared commitment to ASEAN’s unity, resilience, centrality and inclusiveness, for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

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