Turkey Hails Vietnam’s Growing International Standing

Vietnamese Ambassador to Türkiye Dang Thi Thu Ha reviewed the development of bilateral ties since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1978, affirming that cooperation has grown strongly and substantively, particularly in politics and diplomacy, economy and trade, and defence and security. She congratulated Türkiye on officially becoming a dialogue partner of ASEAN. Vietnam's tropical fruits see untapped potential in Türkiye Türkiye offers export potential for Vietnamese food producers: seminar Vietnam, Türkiye seek stronger local economic connectivity The relationship between Vietnam and Türkiye has steadily deepened across various sectors including politics, diplomacy, economy, trade, defense, and security. Türkiye's official status as an ASEAN dialogue partner signifies Vietnam's growing regional influence and opens new avenues for strengthened collaboration. Economically, untapped potential for Vietnamese tropical fruits in the Turkish market has been highlighted, along with export opportunities for Vietnamese food producers. Both nations are also seeking to enhance local economic connectivity, a move aligned with Vietnam's one-party system's policy of prioritizing economic growth and fostering diverse international partnerships. In its current context, where Vietnam navigates complex relations with China while prioritizing economic expansion, strengthening ties with countries like Türkiye, strategically located at the crossroads of Eurasia, holds significant strategic value for diversifying supply chains and exploring new markets. Vietnam's one-party system relies heavily on economic development for legitimacy, and building international relationships is a key diplomatic strategy to support domestic stability and economic growth.