Vietnam invited as guest of honour at 102nd Wallonia Festival

Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao affirmed that Vietnam wishes to strengthen cooperation with Wallonia in many fields, especially biotechnology, smart agriculture, and clean agriculture - areas of strength for the region as well as aligning with Vietnam’s sustainable development orientation.

Monday, September 22, 2025 19:05

Vietnam Pictorial publications showcased at the Wallonia Festival (Photo: VNA)

Brussels (VNA) - Vietnam is invited as a guest of honour at the 102nd edition of the Wallonia Festival which is being in Namur from September 12-22.

In his welcome speech, Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao affirmed that Vietnam wishes to strengthen cooperation with Wallonia in many fields, especially biotechnology, smart agriculture, and clean agriculture - areas of strength for the region as well as aligning with Vietnam’s sustainable development orientation.

Thao noted that the two countries’ relations have achieved many positive outcomes in recent times. In particular, the state visit to Vietnam by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde in April has opened up a new chapter of deeper and more comprehensive cooperation, not only between Vietnam and Belgium as a whole but also with the Wallonia region in particular.

In an interview with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Belgium, Minister-President of Wallonia Adrien Dolimont highlighted Vietnam as a long-standing partner. According to him, the visit of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde to Vietnam this year underscored the enduring ties between Vietnam and Belgium, and particularly the Wallonia region. The regional administration is currently working to identify priority areas for expanding cooperation, with the expectation of soon translating them into concrete results that bring practical benefits to both sides.

Willy Borsus, President of the Parliament of Wallonia, emphasised that choosing Vietnam as the guest of honour stems from the strong, effective, and friendly connections between the two sides. He stressed that this relationship should continue to deepen, not only in investment and trade but also in people-to-people exchanges, culture, and tourism./.

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