Vietnamese exporters were advised to seek partners through reputable channels and to use secure payment methods, such as irrevocable letters of credit confirmed by trusted European or American banks, or documentary collection with a deposit of at least 20% of the contract value. Deferred payment arrangements should be avoided.
Both Senegal and Morocco view their relations with Vietnam as a model in South – South and Asia – Africa cooperation, and voiced hope to expand all-round ties with Vietnam in the future. Meanwhile, Switzerland voiced its support for resuming negotiations on an FTA between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Algerian outlets underscored the strong political resolve shown by both sides to elevate their bilateral relationship into a substantive strategic partnership rooted in political trust and sustainable development.
With its substantial and meaningful activities, the NA Chairman's official visit to Senegal concluded successfully, opening a new chapter in parliamentary cooperation and injecting fresh momentum into the Vietnam - Senegal relations for the shared development and prosperity of both nations.
At the end of the session, the leaders of the two audit agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for cooperation in a wide range of fields.
Writing in the museum’s guestbook, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his delight at visiting this remarkable cultural symbol, which honours the proud historical, cultural and spiritual heritage of the African continent.
PM Sonko highlighted the significance of Chairman Man’s trip, describing it as a milestone for a new phase of cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man had a meeting in Dakar on July 23 afternoon (local time) with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who affirmed that the first visit by a key Vietnamese leader since the establishment of diplomatic ties marks an important milestone in further promoting the good relationship between the two countries.
The martial art has gained popularity across Senegal, with some 3,000 practitioners, making the country the second-largest Vovinam community in Africa, trailing only Algeria.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man suggested the two parliaments enhance support for Vietnamese investors in Senegal, while encouraging Senegalese enterprises to explore opportunities in Vietnam. He affirmed that the Vietnamese NA stands ready to support Senegalese firms to make investments in Vietnam across all sectors.
Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, spouse of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man, expressed her hope that Vietnam and Senegal will strengthen cooperation to share experiences in protecting disadvantaged people and those with disabilities.
The agreement outlines a framework for enhanced parliamentary collaboration, focusing on the exchange of high-level delegations and contacts, the sharing of parliamentary experiences, mutual support at multilateral parliamentary forums, the building and rollout of cooperation initiatives.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man and Senegalese NA President Malick Ndiaye held talks in Dakar, capital of Senegal, on July 23.
An official welcome ceremony was held in Dakar on the morning of July 23 for visiting Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and the high-level Vietnamese delegation by President of the Senegalese National Assembly El Malick Ndiaye.
Strategically located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, Senegal serves as a key gateway to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) - a region rich in natural resources, demographically young, and economically promising. Morocco, located on both the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of North Africa, is the African country closest to Europe, with numerous free trade agreements (FTAs) with the EU, the US, and African Union.
The Vietnamese community abroad, including in Senegal, is an inseparable part of the nation, said National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Vietnam and Senegal have maintained sound friendship and cooperation as well as coordination and mutual support at multilateral forums such as the United Nations, the Francophonie, and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The trip by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man aims to strengthen and further develop the friendly and mutually beneficiary relations between Vietnam and Senegal, Morocco, and Switzerland, deepen cooperation between Vietnam and the African and European regions, and diversify Vietnam’s economic and trade partnerships.
Samba Dang, seventh Vice President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has highlighted the historic, cultural, and strategic foundations of the Vietnam–Senegal partnership in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the thresholds of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to Senegal.
Both countries have shown their special interest and clear determination in promoting bilateral relations to a new height. Therefore, the visit will not only deepen legislative ties but also serve as a catalyst to advance cooperation in various areas, including trade, agriculture, science and technology, and people-to-people exchanges.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang said he hopes National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man's upcoming trip will achieve substantive results, especially in trade, investment, agriculture, sustainable development, and innovation, and create a premise to deepen bilateral relations between Vietnam and the three countries.
Set against the backdrop of major political and economic developments in both nations, this visit is poised to open up new cooperation opportunities, said Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Quoc Khanh.
The top legislator will attend the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Switzerland, engage in bilateral activities there, and pay official visits to Morocco and Senegal from July 22 to 30.
PM Pham Minh Chinh reiterated Vietnam’s readiness to continue dispatching agricultural experts to support Senegal’s food security through increasingly effective and innovative methods.
In the first four months of 2025, Vietnam’s exports to Senegal stood at 43.43 million USD, nearly equalling the total for 2024 (43.91 million USD). Vietnam mainly exports rice, pepper, agricultural products, and components, while its imports from Senegal include raw cashew nuts, fishmeal, seafood, and cotton.