PM Chinh highlighted the historical bonds between the two peoples dating back more than 500 years and described Portugal’s decision to open an embassy in Vietnam as a landmark step, reflecting its determination to strengthen the bilateral ties and create a favourable foundation for cooperation across fields.
State President Luong Cuong on February 16 sent a congratulatory message to António José Seguro on his election as President of Portugal.
Portugal is ready to serve as a gateway for Vietnamese goods entering Europe, and to support sustainable infrastructure, health care and education projects under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative.
State President Luong Cuong had meetings with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in New York on September 23 (local time) on the sidelines of the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80).
The University of Economics and Business (UEB) under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the Faculty of Economics (FEP) under Portugal’s University of Porto will bolster multi-faceted cooperation under a freshly signed agreement, marking a new chapter in academic and research collaboration between the two institutions.
The diplomat concluded that with the solid foundation and achievements of the past 50 years, and the strong political will of the two governments and the people, Vietnam–Portugal relations are set to expand and deepen, rising to a new height that reflects the true potential, shared values, and mutual aspirations of the two nations
Throughout the past five decades, Vietnam has attached importance to its comprehensive and cooperative partnership with the European Union and its member states, including Portugal. In turn, Portugal considers Vietnam a key market in Southeast Asia.
President of the Portugal–Vietnam Friendship Association José Pedro Vieira stated that the association aims to foster mutual understanding, connection, and cooperation between the people of Portugal and Vietnam.
They agreed to encourage and create favourable conditions for business communities of both countries to strengthen exchange through experience sharing and partner-matching, with a focus on areas where Vietnam has demand and Portugal holds strength such as shipbuilding, maritime transport, energy, and agriculture.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 6 sent a congratulatory message to Luis Montenegro on his appointment as Prime Minister of Portugal.
Politburo member and standing member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Luong Cuong hosted a delegation from the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) led by General Secretary Paulo Raimundo in Hanoi on August 16.
Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung chaired talks with a delegation from the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) led by General Secretary Paulo Raimundo in Hanoi on August 14.
Vietnamese State, Government and National Assembly (NA) leaders on June 10 extended their congratulations to their Portuguese counterparts on the occasion of the National Day of Portugal.
