Nguyen Duc Loi, President of the Vietnam–Spain Friendship Association for the 2021–2026 term, said Vietnam–Spain relations have continued to develop positively across various fields, with political ties increasingly strengthened and cooperation in trade, education, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
De Lasala said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s official visit to Vietnam in April 2025 - the first by a Spanish prime minister since diplomatic ties were established in 1977 - marked a historic milestone, as leaders of the two countries agreed to work towards upgrading the bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, a goal reinforced by the inaugural meeting of the Joint Committee for Economic, Trade, and Investment Cooperation held in Madrid two months ago.
Regarding defence cooperation, Cuong stated that the field has received attention from both sides' leaders and has recorded positive outcomes.
Based on enhanced political trust and deepening cooperation, both sides agreed to coordinate closely to implement agreed initiatives, striving to elevate the bilateral relationship to a new level.
The two sides agreed to press on with implementing the 2010 cooperation deal and keep supporting each other at multilateral forums, particularly within INTOSAI.
Vietnamese leaders have sent congratulations to leaders of Spain on the occasion of the country's National Day.
The Vietnam Trade Office in Spain said that the country has implemented various policies to promote the production and consumption of biodegradable plastics and reduce single-use plastic waste
The same morning, he attended the Vietnam – Spain Business Foum where various cooperation initiatives from both nations were highlighted, including those in green transition, high-quality human resources training, supply chain development and Vietnam House Logistics Centre establishment.
The Deputy PM expressed his support for Airbus’s investment expansion plans in Vietnam, particularly proposals to establish regional aircraft and equipment maintenance centres, as well as component manufacturing facilities at major airports.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomed Vietnam’s participation in the FfD4 and reaffirmed Spain’s strong commitment to fostering its partnership with Vietnam, identifying the Southeast Asian country as one of its priority partners in the region.
Economic, trade, and investment cooperation remains the bedrock of the Vietnam-Spain partnership, with both nations expanding into high-potential sectors like innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor, digital transformation, renewable energy, transport infrastructure, railways, urban transit, seaports, and aviation
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed a decision establishing a Vietnamese sub-committee under the Joint Committee on Economic, Trade, and Investment Cooperation between the Vietnamese and Spanish Governments.
The April 30, 1975 victory was noted as a defining moment that ended decades of struggle against foreign aggression and oppression. The reunification of Vietnam not only reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia but also inspired anti-colonial movements worldwide. However, the article acknowledged the immense cost of war: millions of lives lost, widespread destruction from chemical defoliants like Agent Orange, and an economy fractured by decades of conflict.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez left Ho Chi Minh City on April 10 afternoon, wrapping up his three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Vietnam is a dynamic and rapidly developing economy, with a growth rate exceeding 7% in 2024, a figure that not many countries could achieve amidst numerous fluctuations and challenges. Spain wishes to become an active partner in Vietnam's goal of modernisation and becoming a high-income developed nation by 2050.
The top legislator expressed his satisfaction with the strong cooperation between the Vietnamese NA and the Spanish parliament, reflected in regular delegation exchanges, close coordination, and joint initiatives at both regional and global parliamentary forums.
Highlighting the significance of the first-ever visit by a head of the Spanish government since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the Party chief believed that the visit will serve as a catalyst to elevate the bilateral Strategic Partnership to a new height, fostering prosperity and mutual benefits for both nations while contributing to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Vietnam attaches importance to and wishes to further strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Spain – the first strategic partner of Vietnam in the EU, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated. He highly evaluated Spain for its significant achievements in socio-economic development and its active role in addressing global issues.
Vietnamese, Spanish PMs committed to expanding collaboration in education and training, science and technology, innovation, agriculture, and fisheries, while promoting culture, art, and sports exchanges, thus strengthening people-to-people ties.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's visit is of great significance, demonstrating Spain’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Vietnam.
Ahead of the visit, the Spanish PM hailed Vietnam as a magnet for foreign investment, noting that Spanish companies and leaders in infrastructure and renewable energy sectors stand to push important business opportunities in Vietnam on the back of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam Carmen Cano De Lasala said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s official visit from April 8-10, as the first of its kind by a Spanish PM to Vietnam, is expected to help strengthen and open a new chapter in bilateral ties.
The visit demonstrates Spain’s strong commitment to deepening ties with Vietnam and also highlights Vietnam’s growing role and position in the region and the world.
The visit is a vivid testament to the excellent cooperation between the two countries across multiple domains, from politics to economy, trade and investment, culture, defence, security, education - training, and transport, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Spain Doan Thanh Song.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will pay an official visit to Vietnam from April 8-10, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.