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Maintain positive outcomes and momentum, intensify the discussions of the
Technical Meeting and explore all mutually acceptable solutions in order to
expedite the finalization of the Exclusive Economic Zone boundary delimitation
between the two countries based on international law and practices , particu larly
the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), thus
contributing to the cooperation between the two countries.
3. Defense Cooperation
3.1. Intensify the full and effective implementation of the 2010 MoU between the
Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and the Government of the
Republic of Indonesia on Strengthening of Cooperation between Defense
Officials and Its Related Activities and the 2017 Joint Vision Statement between
the Ministry of National Defense of Viet Nam and the Ministry of Defense of
Indonesia on Defense Activities Cooperation towards 2017-2022.

3.2. Maintain and strengthen the bilateral defense mechanisms for consultation and
cooperation including the Defense Policy Dialogue and Navy to Navy Talk to
exchange ideas, views and experience on matters of common interest in the
defense and military fields in order to establish mutual trust and enhance mutual
understanding .

3.3. Expedite the establishment of the Indonesia National Defense Forces (TN I) and
the VietNam People's Army (VPA) Staff Meeting.

3.4. Explore the possibility of establishing cooperation in defense industry in the field
of science and technology.

3.5. Enhance cooperation at all levels through , among others, exchange of visits.
exercises, education and training programs between the armed forces of the two
countries.

3.6. Promote cooperation between the air forces of VietNam and Indonesia, including
sharing experiences and exchanges of officers and cooperation on mil itary
aircraft services and maintenance.

3.7. Explore new areas of defense cooperation such as defense technology,

humanitarian assistance, and search and rescue.

3.8. Cooperate closely to strengthen the regional defense and security architecture
through strategic dialogue in multilateral mechanisms, including the ASEAN
Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Pius.

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transnational organized crimes and implement regional arrangements to address
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Combating Crimes and the 2009 Joint Declaration on Preventing and Combating If!
Transnational Crimes. Promote multilateral efforts to combat transnational
crimes through various fora and cooperation frameworks.
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persons, including the protection of victims of trafficking, with a view to avoid their
re-victimization as well as to enhance cooperation and coo rdination in the return
and repatriation of victims.
Coast Guard Cooperation
4.10. Enhance cooperation between the Viet Nam Coast Guard (VCG) and the Bad an
Keamanan Laut lndonesia/BAKAMLA (Indonesian Maritime Security Agency) in
implementing the 2017 Letter of Intent (LOI) between the two agencies through
capacity building and information exchange, and explore the possibility of
establishing an MoU on cooperation between the VietNam Coast Guard (VCG)
and the Badan Keamanan Laut Indonesia (BAKAMLA) .

4.11 . Establish regular consultation to discuss issues related to maritime security and
also a hotline and single point of contact to facil itate information exchange.
5. Good Governance
5.1. Encourage the implementation of the 2017 MoU between the Audit Board of the
Republic of Indonesia and the State Audit Office of the Socialist Republ ic of Viet
Nam on Cooperation on Public Sector Auditing and the 2013 MoU on
Cooperation between the Corruption Eradication Commission of the Republic of
Indonesia and the Government Inspectorate of VietNam .

5.2. Collaborate to enhance the promotion and implementation of good governance

through regional dialogues, seminars and workshops, education and awareness
raising activities, as well as exchanges of best practices in bureaucratic reform
and other capacity building initiatives.
6. Legal and Consular Cooperation
6.1 Advance bilateral legal cooperation such as the 2013 Treaty on Mutual L.egai
Assistance in Criminal Matters, the 2013 Extradition Treaty and the 20 17 MoU
on Cooperation in the Field of Legal Affairs.

6.2 Expedite the discussion of the Plan of Action of the MoU on Cooperation in the
Field of Legal Affairs and explore possible cooperation on relevant legal matters;
continue consideration of the Agreement on Consular Notification and Ass istance
(ACNA).

6.3 Promote contacts and dialogues at the working levels between relevant legal
officials in both countries with the view to enhancing the implementation of the
existing legal cooperation.

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strategy building and maritime law enforcement, exploring the possibility of
establishing a consultative mechanism on matters relating to maritime affairs,
closer coordination in addressing maritime security challenges and ensuring
safety of navigation through information and intelligence sharing , promoting the
seaport and maritime transport linkage, as well as other cooperative activities as
agreed by both sides.
ECONOMIC COOPERATION
Trade Cooperation
Convene the Joint Commission on Economic, Scientific and Technical
Cooperation (JC-ESTC) , co-chaired by the Minister of Industry and Trade of Viet
Nam and the Minister of Trade of Indonesia on a regular basis as agreed by both
sides.

Promote the implementation of the Agreed Minutes of the 71h JC-ESTC held on
12 August 2017.

Promote steady development of bilateral trade and make efforts to realize a

strong, balanced and sustainable two-way trade volume, achieve at the soonest
the bilateral trade target of USD 10 billion .

Enhance bilateral trade through trade facilitation , promotion, providing broader

market access for commodities of the two countries respectively , removing
unnecessary barriers to trade on the basis of ensuring commitments under the
ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) and the WTO, full implementation
of the ASEAN Single Window and stimulation of the dialogue between business
communities.

Increase consultation and coordination among Government agencies and

enterprises in both countries to identify each country's comparative advantages
to develop mutually beneficial bilateral trade relations. Strengthen dialogue and
information exchanges on trade statistics and import - export regulations.

;8.6. Promote greater participation from all stakeholders in further improving the
effectiveness of the existing trade-related dialogue mechanisms.

Review and amend the 1990 Agreement on Economic, Scientific and Technical
Cooperation.

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Industrial Cooperation

Encourage the enterprises of both countries to conduct exchanges and enhance

industrial cooperation. Enhance productivity by promoting cooperation in
upgrading production facilities, particularly in fields of advanced technology,
green and creative industries where applicable. Promote innovation cooperation
by encouraging research on product innovation.

Intellectual Property Rights

Explore the possibility to establish an intergovernmental agreement on

cooperation on intellectual property (IP), including copyright and related rights.

Strengthen policy dialogue and exchanges in IP field, including through relevant

IP agencies or institutions in both countries and enhance joint research , capacity
building on IP such as patent, industrial design and trade mark, technical
assistance and training of IP professionals on the creation, acquisition, utilization,
commercialization, protection, management and enforcement of IP.

Encourage coordination and cooperation in relevant international fora to

establish an international legally binding instrument on the protection of genetic
resources, traditional knowledge and folklore.

Investment Cooperation

Encourage the participation of private actors and promote contacts among actors
at the local level, such as provinces and municipalities, in promoting investment
from one another or from other foreign countries. Promote the exchange of
investment data and information between the two countries.

Provide assistance for administration procedures as well as facilitate technical

for investment projects in the field of public services. Intensify two-way vis its and
exchange of information among officials and entrepreneurs so as to enhance
their familiarization with each country's investment law and regulations. Promote
quality investment for sustainable development, including high-tech industries.

Promote the implementation of regional investment agreements such as the

ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA).

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12. Sustainable Marine Economy

12.1. Establish the Joint Committee on Maritime Cooperation (JCM) at the Ministerial
level on a regular basis to discuss broad-range of maritime issues, marine
scientific research, protection of marine environment and fisheries, including
efforts to combat IUU fishing . The JCM shall report to the JCBC.

12.2. Promote maritime cooperation by prioritizing sustainable maritime economy and

marine resources, marine investment schemes, marine-tourism, marine scientific
research and development related capacity building activities and environmental
sustainability.

12.3. Intensify efforts and measures towards responsible and sustainable fishing
practices. Enhance fisheries cooperation through, among others, exercising the
precautionary approach in sustainable fisheries management, promoting
cooperation on aquaculture best practices to improve the quality of fishery and
seafood products, facilitating business forum in marine and fisheries sector and
exploring the possibility of investment facilitation in fisheries product processing
and aquaculture.

13. Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing

13.1. Implement the Joint Communique of the Voluntary International Cooperation to

Combat IUU Fishing and to Promote Fisheries Governance.

13.2. Strengthen cooperation and coordinate activities to prevent, deter and eliminate
IUU Fishing in bilateral, regional, multilateral fora, through capacity building,
information sharing and exchange of best practices in fisheries management and
fisheries-related regulation.

13.3. Develop a mechanism between relevant authorities for close and effective
coordination for the speedy repatriation and humane treatment of apprehended
crews and fishermen of such fishing vessels in conformity with national and
international law and to prevent illegal fishing activities.

13.4. Effectively implement the provisions of international instruments, bilateral and

multilateral treaties related to fisheries, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on
the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the 2009 Agreement on Port State Measures
(PSMA) to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregu lated
fishing and the International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing .

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Promote consultations and coordination among all related government agencies

and enterprises in identifying areas of excellence in each country and in explori ng
future areas of cooperation and encourage experience sharing between relevant
Ministries/Agencies of the two countries on MSMEs development, including
experience on strategy building and law enforcement to facilitate the operation
and promote the competitiveness of MSMEs as well as strengthen the linkage
and cooperation among MSMEs of Viet Nam and Indonesia.

17. Agricultural Cooperation

17.1 . Convene the meeting of the Joint Committee on Agriculture to discuss future
cooperation and address emerging issues of common concern . Encourage the
implementation of the 2013 MoU on Agricultural Commodities Cooperation.

Strengthen cooperation on sanitary and phytosanitary inspection and quarantine

to facilitate trade in agricultural products, on capacity building in agriculture to
promote sustamabie and smart agricultural development, and on the sharing of
best practice in agriculture development and technology transfer.

18. Rural Development Cooperation

18.1. Implement the 2017 MoU on Rurai Development and Cooperation, including the
appointment of the designated persons in charge from the respective ministries.
Strengthen cooperation on rural flagship products to improve rural economi c
productivity, in rural community empowerment to promote self-reliant vi llage, on
the sharing of best practices in rural development cmd appropriate technology,
and on training and assistance of rura l development.

18.2. Finalize the implementing arrangement of the MoU on Rural Development and
Cooperation.
19. Creative Economy
Promote cooperation on the field of creative economy, among others, throug h
the World Conference on Creative Economy, joint promotional events, and open
market access for the creative industry. Encourage exchanges and dialogues to
share best practices in the creation of a conducive ecosystem for actors of the
creative industry. Utilize the creative industry to enhance national economy.
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Science and Technology
Enhance cooperation on capacity building, including closer collaboration
between research and training centers of the two countries, visits among
scientific and technical personnel and joint studies and research in areas of
common interest. Enhance mutual understanding and facil itate scientific .-:

research cooperation through workshops and exchange programs of Indonesian

and Vietnamese young scientists. Facilitate exchanges and cooperation on
science and technology innovation policy, especially relating to science and
technology park planning, incubator operation and promotion of innovation and
entrepreneurship. Increase contacts and coordination among officials from the
Ministry of Education and Training of Viet Nam and the Ministry for Research,
Technology and Higher Education of Indonesia in developing concrete
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Vocational training
22.3. Promote cooperation between vocational training institutions of the two countries,
including developing direct links between vocational institutions and industries in
the two countries to ensure the readiness of human resources to support the
development in the industrial sector. Encourage closer communication between
officials of the two countries in mapping the technical skills needed by industrial
sectors. Work towards building consensus in mutual recognition of skills
certificates of workers and professional qualifications of experts.
23. Cultural Cooperation
23.1. Encourage and promote the communication and cooperation on the areas of
culture and art, both tangible and intangible, including but not limited to culture
heritage preservation, and exchange of visits by culture groups, authorities and
art troupes as well as sending of art instructors to teach in art institutions.

23.2. Promote cross-sectoral consultation , coordination and people-to-people contacts

to enhance the understanding of one another's cultu re and traditions through
various media channels, exchange programs among various groups, and other
promotional means.

23.3. Make full use of scholarship programs for Vietnamese students to study the
Indonesian language and culture in Indonesian universities by the Indonesian
side and offer scholarship programs for Indonesian students to study Vietnamese
language and culture in Vietnamese universities.

23.4. Strengthen the implementation of the MoU on Cultural Cooperation between the
two countries.
24. Tourism Cooperation
24.1. Strengthen the implementation of the 1994 MoU on Tourism to increase two-way
tourist flows between VietNam and Indonesia. Encourage more Vietnamese and
Indonesian citizens to visit each other's country to realize the target of 220.000
two-way tourists by 2023.

24.2. Enhance consultation and coordination among government agencies and

businesses in the field of tourism to overcome unfavorable factors impeding
tourist exchanges, as well as encourage the networking among travel agencies
 in both countries as a means to develop attractive tour packages and convene
joint promotion activities for Indonesian tourism in VietNam, and vice versa.
24.3. Encourage Vietnamese investment in Indonesia's tourism industry, particularly in
the "1 0 New Bali". Step up data sharing and information exchange concerning
outbound and inbound tourists. Enhance cooperation on capacity building and
exchanges of human resources and students in the tourism sectors. Organize
tourism exhibitions and festivals with the involvement of business communities
in both countries as well as at regional and multilateral fora .
25. Sister City
Promote dialogue, exchange of visits and sharing of experiences among local
governments, including governors and mayors. Encourage active cooperation
between local governments to utilize comparative advantages of each side.
Support cooperation between Vietnamese and Indonesian sister cities/provinces
as a means to enhance contacts and mutual understanding among the peoples
of the two countries.
26. Health Cooperation
Review and amend the 1992 MoU on Health Cooperation. Identify new areas of
priority in the field of health cooperation in each country as a means to develop
potential mutually beneficial areas of cooperation, including disease prevention
control, pharmaceutical and medical devices, health services, public health ,
health research and development, and traditional and complementary medicine.

27. People-to-People Exchange

Recognize and encourage the role of people's organizations in both countries,
including the Viet Nam - Indonesia Friendship Association and the Indonesia -
Viet Nam Friendship Association in fostering good relations, friendship and
understanding between the Vietnamese and Indonesian people; support the ir
activities in all areas, including educational and cultural exchange, aid and charity
cooperation, etc. Promote stronger ties among the peoples of the two countries
to exchange views and experiences.
28. Information and Communications Cooperation
28.1. Encourage relevant agencies to implement bilateral cooperation in the field of
information and communication through the following activities: exchanging
information and experience in state management, developing cooperation on
human resources, facilitating Vietnamese and Indonesian companies to explore
business opportunities in trading and providing ICT products and services.

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 28.2. Enhance cooperation in the field of information and communication, dig ital
economy through sharing experiences, exchanging journalist delegations to
explore each country's image and people, participating in international book
exhibitions organized in each country, exchanging publication materials such as
literature books, science and technology books, in order to further understand
and strengthen friendship cooperation relations between the two countries.

IV. REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

29.1. Strengthen coordination and cooperation in regional and international fora such
as ASEAN, East Asia Summit (EAS), ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) as well as
other ASEAN-Ied mechanisms, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC),
Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), United Nations (UN) with a view to jointly
addressing and responding effectively to regional and g!obal challenges of
common concern and implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
and working towards a peaceful, prosperous and harmonious region.

29.2. Uphold the purpose and principles of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in
South East Asia (TAC) to enhance regional peace, security and prosperity as
well as to promote mutual confidence and trust among all the High Contracting
Parties. Support the full and effective implementation of ASEAN 2025: Forging
Ahead Together. Maintain and strengthen ASEAN unity, solidarity and centrality;
expand and enhance ASEAN cooperation and solidarity in the polit:cal and
security, economic, connectivity, maritime cooperation as well as social and
cultural fields. In this connection, encourage the exchange of ideas and support
for each other's initiatives in regional and multilateral fora , especially ASEAN .

29.3. Remain committed to maintaining and promoting peace and stability and the rule
of law in the South China Sea. Support the exercise of self-restraint in the
conduct of activities and avoidance of actions that may further complicate the
situation. Support the peaceful resolution of territorial and jurisdictional disputes
by peaceful means, without resorting to tne threat or use of force , in accordance
with internaticnallaw, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea ,
with full respect for legal and diplomatic processes. Reaffirm respect fo r and
commitment to the fre3dom of navigation in and overflight above the South China
Sea in accordance with inter;,ation~l law, including the 1982 UN Convention on
the Law of the Sea . Reaffirm commitment and enhance coordination to ensure
the full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties
in the South China Sea (DOC) in its entirety and work towards the early adoption
of an effective, comprehensive and actionable Code of Conduct in the South
China Sea (COC).

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enables ASEAN to continue its role as a primary driving force in the wider
regional architecture. The concept includes key principles such as ASEAN
centrality, openness, transparency, inclusivity, and respect for international law
while contributing to mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual benefit.

Strengthen the coordination of positions of the two countries in various

international organizations and support Viet Nam's role as ASEAN Chair in 2020
and her candidacy for UN Security Council for 2020-2021.

Strengthen coordination and cooperation in the negotiation for the Regional

Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), with an aim to achieve a
modern, comprehensive, high-quality and mutually beneficial agreement that
allows economies of different levels of development to actively participate in and
benefit from an open, free and inclusive regional economic integration.
FUNDING
Funding arrangement for any activity under this Plan of Action will be determined
and agreed upon by parties of the said activity.
REVIEW MECHANISM
The Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) will review the progress
of current cooperation programs in all fields and explore as well as to recommend
potential future cooperation programs.
Done in Ha Noi on 11 September 2018 in duplicate in English language.

For the Government of

the Soci · epublic of Viet Nam

ai Tien Dung
, Chairman of the Office of the
Government