Following the talks between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries was signed.

At a meeting with Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, in Dubai on October 28 afternoon, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked the DIFC to cooperate with Vietnam in developing financial services.

The bilateral ties upgraded to a comprehensive partnership in the summit meeting between PM Pham Minh Chinh and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on October 28.

During a reception for UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri in Abu Dhabi on October 28, PM Pham Minh Chinh asked the UAE to open its market more widely for Vietnam's strong products.

During his meeting with the UAE Minister of Investment in Abu Dhabi on October 28, PM Pham Minh Chinh urged the UAE to boost investments in Vietnam.

Vietnam's rapid economic growth since the 1990s, fueled by economic reforms and openness, has led to significant progress.

The group owns the LuLu Hypermarket chain in 23 countries over the world, and enjoys an annual revenue of over $8 billion.

PM Pham Minh Chinh receiving leaders of some UAE leading corporations on October 27 as part of his official trip to the UAE.

During his stay the UAE, PM Chinh is scheduled to hold talks with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rasheed AL Makhtoum.

PM Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Saudi Arabia will last until November 1.

During the trip between October 27 and November 2, PM Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII).

At the reception on October 26, PM Pham Minh Chinh suggested the two armies continue promoting "more practical defense and security cooperation" in line with the "six major goals" direction in the framework of the Vietnam - China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.

Covering a total area of 90ha in Hanoi’s Dong Anh district, the new exhibition centre has a super-connected and convenient location and will be among the biggest of its kind in the world, expected to become an international destination for global trade and exhibition events.

At the meeting on October 25, PM Pham Minh Chinh suggested the two countries strengthen political trust by enhancing high-level exchanges across all channels, strive to lift bilateral trade to $18 billion.

During the reception on October 25, the two noted with satisfaction strong strides in the relations between Vietnam and China.