Vietnam, Belgium Vow Stronger Ties Under Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
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Vietnam, Belgium Vow Stronger Ties Under Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Vietnamese President To Lam visited Belgium, holding talks with King Philippe and other officials. Both nations agreed to strengthen cooperation in science, technology, and education under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The visit also underscored deepening ties with the EU.

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  • Vietnam and Belgium Agree to Enhance Cooperation Towards Strategic Partnership Upgrade

    During Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam's visit to Belgium, both nations agreed to bolster cooperation in ports, clean energy, semiconductors, and high-tech agriculture, with a view to upgrading their relationship to a Strategic Partnership at an appropriate time. Full implementation of the EVFTA and ratification of the EVIPA were also confirmed.

  • Vietnam, Belgium Discuss Deepening Ties Towards Strategic Partnership

    Vietnamese President To Lam visited Belgium, hailing the approval of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) as evidence of expanding bilateral ties. Discussions focused on strengthening political trust and deepening economic cooperation, aiming to elevate relations to a Strategic Partnership.

  • Vietnam Seeks Strategic Partnerships with International Firms and Organizations in Belgium

    During his visit to Belgium, Vietnamese President To Lam expressed hope that European policymakers and scholars would view Vietnam as a "trusted partner" and a "strategic link" connecting Asia and Europe. He suggested elevating ties with the Wallonia region to a Strategic Partnership, emphasizing the long-standing friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two nations.

  • Vietnam-Belgium Summit: Leaders Discuss Elevating Relations to Strategic Partnership

    Vietnamese President To Lam and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a "Strategic Partnership." The leaders aim to strengthen cooperation across various sectors including economy, defense, and science and technology, with Belgium viewing Vietnam as its top priority partner in Southeast Asia.