King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia host Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet and his spouse during a State visit to Spain from December 13–16, 2009. During the visit, the two countries officially established their Strategic Partnership towards the Future. (Photo: VNA)
King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia host Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet and his spouse during a State visit to Spain from December 13–16, 2009. During the visit, the two countries officially established their Strategic Partnership towards the Future. (Photo: VNA)
President Nguyen Minh Triet and Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero witness the signing of a joint action programme between the two governments during the State visit to Spain from December 13–16, 2009 by President Nguyen Minh Triet. (Photo: VNA)
President Nguyen Minh Triet and Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero witness the signing of a joint action programme between the two governments during the State visit to Spain from December 13–16, 2009 by President Nguyen Minh Triet. (Photo: VNA)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam Carmen Cano De Lasala, April 4, 2024. (Photo: VNA)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam Carmen Cano De Lasala, April 4, 2024. (Photo: VNA)
Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man visits the deep-water port of Barcelona, Spain, 2023. (Photo: VNA)
Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man visits the deep-water port of Barcelona, Spain, 2023. (Photo: VNA)
A cultural performance is held at the opening ceremony of the "Vietnam Days in Spain 2017." (Photo: VNA)
A cultural performance is held at the opening ceremony of the "Vietnam Days in Spain 2017." (Photo: VNA)
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan receives Spanish Ambassador Jesus Figa Lopez Palop, Hanoi, December 26, 2017. (Photo: VNA)
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan receives Spanish Ambassador Jesus Figa Lopez Palop, Hanoi, December 26, 2017. (Photo: VNA)
A cooperation agreement for Phase II (2009–2010) of a shelter project supporting women and children victims of trafficking is signed between the Vietnamese Centre for Women and Development and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, Hanoi, February 24, 2009. (Photo: VNA)
A cooperation agreement for Phase II (2009–2010) of a shelter project supporting women and children victims of trafficking is signed between the Vietnamese Centre for Women and Development and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, Hanoi, February 24, 2009. (Photo: VNA)
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung receives First Vice President of the Spanish Senate Juan José Lucas Gimenez, Hanoi, January 14, 2014. (Photo: VNA)
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung receives First Vice President of the Spanish Senate Juan José Lucas Gimenez, Hanoi, January 14, 2014. (Photo: VNA)
President Truong Tan Sang receives Spainish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo, Hanoi, March 27, 2014. (Photo: VNA)
President Truong Tan Sang receives Spainish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo, Hanoi, March 27, 2014. (Photo: VNA)
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Vietnam, Spain bring strategic partnership to new heights

In recent years, Vietnam–Spain relations have enjoyed strong and positive development. Since the establishment of the Strategic Partnership towards the Future in December 2009, bilateral ties have made significant strides. Spain has become Vietnam’s 8th largest trading partner within the EU, while Vietnam now stands as Spain’s biggest trading partner in ASEAN.