The noble order was awarded to the outgoing ambassador in recognition of his outstanding contributions to strengthening and developing the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Viet Nam and Indonesia during his tenure.

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held talks with his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in Ha Noi on July 30 within the framework of the latter’s official visit to Viet Nam from July 29 to 30.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 7 (local time) on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit 2025.