Vietnamese PM Visits Malaysian Parliament, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made a formal visit to the Malaysian Parliament on May 25, 2025, where he met with the President of the Senate, Senator Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tan Sri Johari Abdul. This visit aimed to strengthen parliamentary ties between Vietnam and Malaysia, particularly focusing on the 14th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly scheduled for Monday. The meetings were followed by a dinner hosted by Senator Basah at a Kuala Lumpur hotel. The visit underscores the growing diplomatic and political ties between the two Southeast Asian nations. According to the report, the discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between the parliamentary institutions of both countries. This visit is a significant step in furthering the relationship between Malaysia and Vietnam.