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General Secretary and President To Lam to visit Denmark, EU, Belgium
Vietnam, EU and Belgium seek deeper, practical cooperation
The official visits by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam to the European Union (EU) and Belgium reaffirmed Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification in a new era – that of nation’s rise.
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Top leader’s visits elevate ties with Denmark, EU and Belgium: FM
The visits hold a great significance, reflecting Vietnam’s high regard for its European partners as well as their respect for Vietnam. They also help consolidate Vietnam’s foreign relations, expand its network of trusted partners, and strengthen the country’s ties with Europe at both bilateral and regional levels.
Vietnam, Workers’ Party of Belgium seek to strengthen ties
Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said Vietnam wishes to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation with political parties in Europe, including the PTB.
General Secretary and President To Lam wraps up official visit to EU, Belgium
Top Vietnamese leader, his spouse present books to Royal Library of Belgium
Joint Statement on outcome of top Vietnamese leader’s official visit to Belgium
Top leader meets Vietnamese intellectuals in Belgium, Luxembourg
Top Vietnamese leader’s spouse tours Brussels children’s university hospital
Oct 24, 2026 22:26
Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, praised the hospital’s approach after hearing from doctors and seeing it firsthand, noting that nurturing children’s emotional well-being and psychological resilience is treated as no less important than medical care.
General Secretary, President To Lam receives Minister-President of Belgium's Flanders
Oct 24, 2026 13:19
The top leader called on Flanders to support the early elevation of Vietnam–Belgium relations to a strategic partnership, take a pioneering role in promoting economic cooperation, encourage businesses to expand investment in Vietnam, and back the completion of ratification and effective implementation of the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
Top leader applauds Wallonia’s contributions to Vietnam–Belgium ties
Oct 24, 2026 13:19
Discussing future orientations, General Secretary and President Lam suggested that the government of the Wallonia region support the early elevation of Vietnam–Belgium ties to a Strategic Partnership.
Top Vietnamese leader meets with Belgian Senate Speaker, House President
Oct 24, 2026 13:19
The host leaders described the Belgian House of Representatives' approval of the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) as tangible evidence of the two countries’ determination and potential to expand economic, trade and investment cooperation.
Top Vietnamese leader's policy speech at Egmont Institute of Belgium
Oct 24, 2026 13:19
General Secretary and President To Lam expressed his hope that from this hall at the Egmont Institute, European policymakers and scholars will come to see Vietnam as a “trusted partner” and a “strategic link” connecting the continents of Asia and Europe.
Top leader gives policy speech in Brussels, sharing vision for Vietnam–EU ties
Oct 24, 2026 13:18
General Secretary and President To Lam described the Vietnam–Belgium relationship as the most vivid testament to the depth of the Vietnam–EU partnership, proposing several areas for breakthrough strategic cooperation in the coming period.
Vietnamese, Belgian leaders agree to enhance multifaceted collaboration
Oct 24, 2026 13:18
The two sides agreed to further strengthen political trust, maintain exchanges and better understand each other’s concerns and needs, with a view to expanding cooperation and elevating ties to a new level.
European media hail substantive Vietnam-EU ties
Oct 23, 2026 22:26
Vietnam holds important mineral resources used in batteries, electronic equipment and energy infrastructure, and closer cooperation could help the EU diversify its supply chains.
Top Vietnamese leader meets with Belgian King and Queen
Oct 23, 2026 22:25
Belgium places great importance on the relationship and stays ready to support Vietnam in reaching its sustainable development goals, said Belgian King Philippe.
Belgian Prime Minister hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnam’s top leader
Oct 23, 2026 22:25
Belgium attaches importance to its relationship with Vietnam, values the country’s economic development and has made positive contributions to Vietnam’s development through development cooperation programmes. The two countries have also actively coordinated at multilateral forums, particularly the United Nations, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and the ASEAN-EU framework.
16th NA moves to streamline legal documents
Oct 23, 2026 10:57
Lawmakers then will hold group discussions on the draft law on compulsory purchase and requisition of property, the draft law on legal normative documents and the implementation report.
Vietnam, EU sign Letter of Intent on Education and Training
Oct 23, 2026 10:56
This is the first time a Letter of Intent has been signed between the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam and the European Commission to implement cooperation comprehensively, from qualification recognition in education and training to skills development in the new period.
Top leader visits Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium
Oct 23, 2026 10:55
The leader stressed that Vietnam-Belgium relations had been built and nurtured over the years on the foundations of friendship, trust and mutually beneficial cooperation. Flanders and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges are important partners in this relationship, particularly in maritime affairs, seaports and logistics.
Top leader holds talks with European Council President
Oct 23, 2026 10:52
Vietnam regards the EU as one of its top-priority partners, with substantial shared interests and long-term cooperation potential. It wishes to translate commitments into concrete outcomes and practical cooperation projects that will support development and improve the lives of people on both sides, said top leader To Lam.
Vietnam, Belgium seek to deepen bilateral cooperation
Oct 22, 2026 22:46
Trung highlighted the positive development of Vietnam-Belgium relations over the past more than five decades since the establishment of diplomatic ties, particularly following the state visit to Vietnam by the Belgian King and Queen in April 2025. He affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to friendship and cooperation with Belgium, an important partner in Europe.
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