Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Huong Tra pledged to contribute to further strengthening the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, building on their achievements and the special affection the King and Queen have shown towards Vietnam.
Belgium has been a crucial partner for the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam in general in education, research, and innovation, creating meaningful collaboration opportunities with not only the university but other leading educational institutions in Vietnam
King Philippe underscored the importance of reinforcing solidarity between Belgium and Vietnam, especially in today's unpredictable changes in the world situation, and stressed the need for intensified cooperation between the two nations.
To further strengthen Vietnam-Belgium relations, especially parliamentary cooperation, both sides agreed to enhance delegation exchanges at all levels, particularly between parliamentary committees and friendship groups. They also pledged to share legislative and supervisory experience, coordinate positions in international organisations, support each other’s candidacies for UN bodies, and effectively implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
President Cuong warmly welcomed King Philippe and a high-ranking delegation of the Kingdom of Belgium on their first state visit to Vietnam since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1973, affirming that the trip is an important historical milestone, opening up a new page for the friendly relations between the two countries.
The Belgian King and Queen expressed their impression of the profound cultural and historical value of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, underscoring the significance of preserving and promoting each nation’s cultural heritage.
tate President Luong Cuong and his spouse chaired a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on April 1 for King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who are paying a state visit to Vietnam from March 31 to April 4.
The first state visit in over 50 years between the two countries serves as an important milestone for bilateral ties to enter a new development stage with stronger political trust and more substantive and effective cooperation.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
The state visit is set to mark a historic milestone in the two nations' relations, bringing the ties into a new phase of development, with higher political trust, and increasingly effective and substantive cooperation.
At the invitation of the State President Luong Cuong, and his spousey, King Philippe of the Kingdom of Belgium and Queen Mathilde are paying a State visit to Vietnam from 31 March to 4 April 2025.
The official visit to Vietnam by Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde is expected to promote the Vietnam-Belgium ties.
Vietnam and Belgium established diplomatic relations in 1973 and launched a strategic partnership framework in agriculture in 2018. In recent years, bilateral ties have flourished across multiple sectors.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Over the past 50 years, the relationship between Vietnam and Belgium has achieved significant accomplishments in various fields. However, the potential for bilateral cooperation remains huge, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
