The two leaders welcomed the enhancement of people-to-people exchanges and cultural connectivity, and the acceleration of negotiations for a visa waiver agreement for ordinary passport holders to facilitate the traveling of both nations’ citizens.

Sheikh Tamim said that in addition to traditional areas of cooperation, the two countries need to step up and expand cooperation in new areas, especially science-technology, innovation, and energy. He said Qatar is ready to further increase investment in Vietnam in the coming time.

Affirming that there are no limits in relations with Vietnam, the Emir said that Qatar is always open to cooperation activities with Vietnam and suggested the two sides seek areas of cooperation.

The Emir said he supports and hopes that more Vietnamese companies will invest in Qatar.

He also pledged to create favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community to live and work stably in Qatar.

PM Chinh thanked the Emir for his sentiments toward Vietnam, and agreed with the host that despite sound political relations between the two countries, economic cooperation has not yet matched their potential and strengths.

He said the two countries need to speed up negotiations for the signing of key agreements to establish a solid legal framework for bilateral cooperation, such as a free trade agreement or comprehensive economic partnership agreement, as well as agreements on food and energy security, he said, encouraging the Qatar Investment Authority to invest in strategic, healthcare, and education infrastructure in Vietnam.

The PM stressed that with a population of over 100 million, Vietnam can supply Qatar with a high-quality workforce. He also suggested Qatar provide more scholarships for Vietnamese students; while encouraging expanded cooperation in digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy.

The two sides agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a new height, aligning with the aspirations and interests of their citizens, and to strengthen coordination and consultation on regional and international issues to promote regional and global peace, stability, cooperation and development.

PM Chinh praised Qatar’s role and the Emir’s efforts in seeking reconciliation solutions to current complicated global issues, affirming Vietnam supports the just struggle of the Palestinian people and the two-state solution, and stays ready to join hands with Qatar in ensuring stability and peace in the region.

He conveyed invitations from Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man to the Emir to visit Vietnam in 2025. The Emir accepted the invitation.