Hanoi, March 5 -- Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong on March 5 held phone talks with Philippine Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs for Policy Leo Herrera-Lim.

In the talks, Cuong stressed that 2026 holds special significance as it marks the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Philippines (1976-2026), and also the year the Philippines assumes the role of ASEAN Chair. These milestones provide important opportunities for the two countries to strengthen ties, he said.

The Deputy Minister affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to elevating the Strategic Partnership with the Philippines to a new height, making it more substantive and comprehensive.

Herrera-Lim congratulated Vie...