Việt Nam attaches great importance to and wishes to further enhance the Việt Nam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in an increasingly robust, trustworthy, and substantive manner, said PM Phạm Minh Chính.
General Secretary Tô Lâm emphasised that the Party, State and people of Việt Nam always appreciate and deeply remember the help and support of the Finnish people in the early period of the renewal process, especially Finland's non-refundable aid to Việt Nam in the fields of water supply and drainage, hunger eradication and poverty reduction, climate change adaptation, and forestry.
Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn suggested that UNODC explore opportunities to assist Vietnamese ministries and sectors in implementing projects under the National Target Programme on Drug Prevention and Control.
During the official visit of General Secretary Tô Lâm to Finland from October 20-22, 2025, at the invitation of President Alexander Stubb, the leaders decided to elevate Việt Nam - Finland relations, established in 1973, to a Strategic Partnership.
The visit will be made at the invitation of Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Both leaders agreed to make full use of the EU–Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), facilitating business connections, trade promotion and market access, especially in agricultural products and consumer goods.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Tuesday sent a message of congratulations to Sanae Takaichi, President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), on her election as the 104th Prime Minister of Japan.
The documents include a MoU on bilateral cooperation in environment, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation between the two countries.
Việt Nam looks forward to stronger cooperation with Hessen in developing an international financial centre, as well as in labour and employment.
The Government leader highlighted Việt Nam's move to enhance delegation of power to local authorities and encouraged Gunma to continue bolstering cooperation with Vietnamese localities through specific and substantive projects which could leverage each side’s strengths and deliver harmonious benefits. Besides, he suggested exploring new partnerships with other provinces and cities.
In terms of trade, South Africa is Việt Nam’s largest trading partner and export market in Africa, with two-way trade in 2024 reaching nearly US$1.8 billion.
The ongoing visit marks the highest-level visit by a Vietnamese leader to Finland, underscoring Hà Nội's profound regard for its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with the Nordic nation.
Việt Nam's head of the Permanent Mission of Việt Nam to Geneva praised the WMO and the UN for their efforts to make early warning a global public good, saving lives and safeguarding development.
Per capita GDP is projected at US$5,400–5,500, while the poverty rate, measured by the multidimensional poverty standard, is expected to decline by 1–1.5 per cent.
The private sector is identified as the primary engine of growth and innovation, with priority given to building regional and global-scale private conglomerates, while also supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and fostering household and cooperative economies.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will make an official visit to Việt Nam from October 24 to 25 at the invitation of State President Lương Cường, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
The visit demonstrates a new stride in the two countries' connections, creating momentum for shaping strategic cooperation in future areas.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress in bilateral ties, particularly since the establishment of the Comprehensive Partnership in 2018.
