Việt Nam identifies science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and private sector development as key drivers of its new development phase, while regarding self-reliance, resilience and expanded international relations as foundations for rapid and sustainable growth.
Positive results have been achieved in economy, culture, society, national defence and security, political system building and external relations.
Iceland's Minister of Foreign Affairs Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir spoke highly of Việt Nam's role and standing in the region and expressed a desire to work with her Vietnamese counterpart to expand cooperation in areas where both countries have strengths, significant potential and shared interests, particularly economy, trade and investment, and energy infrastructure.
The committee head is responsible for assigning specific tasks to the deputy heads and members, issuing the committee's operating regulations, and deciding on the establishment of its standing body and subcommittees.
The signing marks an important milestone in relations between Việt Nam and EFTA, whose member states are among the world's leaders in innovation.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, friendship and cooperation between Việt Nam and Liechtenstein have been maintained and developed positively.
Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm and his spouse Ngô Phương Ly, together with Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his spouse Caroline Parmelin, take a stroll in the Hoàn Kiếm Lake pedestrian zone on the evening of October 17.
Madam Ngô Phương Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary & President Tô Lâm, and Madam Caroline Parmelin, spouse of Swiss President Guy Parmelin, visited Hà Nội University of Pharmacy on Saturday.
Expressing his pleasure at visiting Việt Nam again, President Guy Parmelin emphasised that his country was among the first to establish diplomatic ties with Việt Nam, adding Việt Nam's image in Switzerland continues to grow increasingly positive.
General Secretary and President Tô Lâm noted that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1971, Việt Nam and Switzerland have consistently nurtured their friendship, strengthened political trust and expanded cooperation across various fields for the benefit of their people.
The university holds special significance in bilateral relations as it is closely associated with Alexandre Yersin, a French scientist of Swiss origin born in the canton of Vaud, the homeland of Swiss President Parmelin.
Liechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas is paying a three-day official visit to Việt Nam.
Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm affirmed Việt Nam’s high regard for the Comprehensive Partnership with Switzerland as he held talks with Swiss President Guy Parmelin in Hà Nội.
Vietnamese Ambassador Phạm Thị Kim Hoa has officially begun her term of office in the Nordic nation.
Party and State leader Tô Lâm requested that the legislative process focus on building measurement capabilities to support economic autonomy and technological mastery.
Switzerland is an important trading partner of Việt Nam in Europe, while Việt Nam is an important trading partner of Switzerland in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Top legislator Trần Thanh Mẫn welcomed the draft revised Law on Postal Services' approach to reducing market entry barriers and aligning regulations with the digital economy.
Both sides agreed to enhance coordination between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs, and support each other at regional and international forums.
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