ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):The Ambassador of Vietnam to Pakistan, Pham Anh Tuan, met with Pakistan’s Parliamentary Secretary for Human Rights, MNA Saba Sadiq, on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation in the areas of human rights and human development.
During the meeting at the Ministry of Human Rights Islamabad, the two sides exchanged views on regional and international human rights issues and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration.
H.E Pham Anh Tuan was warmly welcomed by Parliamentary Secretary for Human Rights MNA Saba Sadiq. She also presented him a bouquet at her office.
Ambassador Tuan highlighted the potential for expanding ties between Vietnam and Pakistan, particularly in human rights and socio-economic development.
The envoy noted that Vietnam had entered a new phase of national independence and development, with its people taking greater control over their future. He said that for nearly eight decades, the Vietnamese people had contributed to the goals of independence, freedom, and social progress.
Ambassador Tuan underscored 53 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, citing developments in politics, trade, and economic cooperation. He emphasized that Vietnam and Pakistan share a common interest in national development and regional integration.
H.E Mr Tuan also highlighted that bilateral trade between the two countries reached \$850 million in 2024, and during the first six months of 2025, the volume stood at \$402 million — a 28 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The trade volume is expected to rise to \$950 million by the end of the year.
He pointed to growing business delegations and various agreements signed between the two governments as evidence of strengthening economic ties. He said that mechanisms such as the Joint Intergovernmental Committee and Bilateral Political Consultations have provided frameworks for collaboration.
The Ambassador encouraged greater coordination to promote trade and investment through events like trade fairs, exhibitions, and business forums. He welcomed Pakistani businesses to explore opportunities in Vietnam, particularly in sectors like cotton, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, and information technology.
He also shared that Vietnam, in turn, could offer exports of tea, rubber, pepper, dry nuts, textiles, and chemicals. Vietnam currently maintains trade and investment relations with 220 countries and territories and holds membership in nearly 70 international and regional organizations.
Vietnam’s GDP reached \$430 billion in 2024, with a projected increase to \$490.87 billion in 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 6.93 percent. The country’s per capita income reached \$4,300. Vietnam has also emerged as a major global exporter of pepper, cashew nuts, and rice, he added
Ambassador Tuan said Vietnam continues to focus on global integration, maintaining a stable political environment and advancing international cooperation. He noted the country’s progress from a struggling economy to a developing middle-income nation with an expanding global presence.
