MOFA workshop marks 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Central and Eastern European countries

WVR/VNA - A workshop marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and six Central and Eastern European countries was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' headquarters in Hanoi on June 26, 2025.
MOFA's workshop marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Central and Eastern Europe countries
Distinguished participants at the workshop. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

The Workshop titled “75 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Vietnam and the Central and Eastern European Countries: Fostering Friendship - Promoting Cooperation - Shaping the Future”, was co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassies of six Central and Eastern European countries—Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. These countries were among the first in the world to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1950.

MOFA's workshop marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Central and Eastern Europe countries
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha visits a photo exhibition on Vietnam's relations with Central and Eastern European countries. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasised the historical significance of the event, which offered a valuable opportunity to reflect on the proud 75-year journey of cooperation and to chart a forward-looking course for deeper and broader collaboration.

MOFA's workshop marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Central and Eastern Europe countries
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha speaks at the event. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

He praised the traditional and close-knit friendship between Vietnam and the Central and Eastern European nations, which has stood the test of time.

He also appreciated the precious support and wholehearted solidarity that the countries have given to Vietnam, not only material assistance but also the profound solidarity and shared values of peace, independence, and freedom. Many development projects in Vietnam, including schools, hospitals, and factories were made possible by assistance from these countries and now stand as enduring symbols of friendship.

MOFA's workshop marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Central and Eastern Europe countries
Overview of the Workshop. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

Describing the obtained cooperation results as positive but still modest compared to their potential, the Deputy Prime Minister outlined five key measures for promoting Vietnam's ties with the Central and Eastern Eruopean countries to a new height, including enhancing political dialogue to build trust and mutual understanding; boosting economic cooperation, with a target of raising bilateral trade to 15 billion USD by 2030, expanding cooperation to new areas such as artificial intelligence, green energy, and science - technology, and increasing manpower training in traditional areas; promoting cultural and people-to-people exchanges; and tightening multilateral cooperation, including through joint initiatives like the ASEAN-EU Green Cooperation Fund to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

MOFA's workshop marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Central and Eastern Europe countries
Participants at the Workshop. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

Ha reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to improving its policy, legal framework, and investment environment to foster collaboration with partners from the region.

At the workshop, participants reviewed the pride-worthy journey of friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the Central and Eastern European countries, highlighting the great strides made across the broad, from politics - diplomacy, trade - investment to education, labour, science - technology, labour, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.

Many also proposed new and creative ways to further collaboration, especially in areas like the green, digital, and circular economy, innovation, and connections of small- and medium-sized enterprises and young entrepreneurs.

MOFA's workshop marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Central and Eastern Europe countries
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang speaks at the event. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to work closely with Central and Eastern European partners to turn these ideas into practical and effective cooperation programmes aligned with the interests and priorities of both sides.

At the event, ambassadors, scientists, and business leaders from both sides offered insights and recommendations to invigorate cooperation.

Czech Ambassador to Vietnam Hynek Kmonicek underlined the deep sense of solidarity between Vietnam and many Central and Eastern European countries, rooted in the history of resilience. He highlighted the importance of people-to-people ties, flexible visa policies, and direct air connectivity in promoting mutual benefits.

MOFA's workshop marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Central and Eastern Europe countries
Czech Ambassador to Vietnam Hynek Kmonicek underlined the deep sense of solidarity between Vietnam and many Central and Eastern European countries. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Quyet Thang, President of Hanoi University of Science and Technology and Chairman of the Vietnam – Bulgaria Friendship Association, proposed three long-term initiatives to strengthen relations, namely boosting people-to-people diplomacy through friendship associations, establishing an alliance of the two sides' universities and research institutes, and expanding enterprise partnerships in value-added sectors like agricultural processing, rose trading, and pharmaceutical production.

Opportunities are coming to both Vienam and Central and Eastern European countries, it is necessary for them to work hard now secure the desired future, he emphasised.

MOFA's workshop marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Central and Eastern Europe countries
Students from the Vietnam–Poland High School present flags to the delegates. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

Doctor Nguyen The Luong from Ha Thanh General Hospital expressed his wish to bring cutting-edge medical technologies from the region closer to Vietnamese patients. This would not only improve treatment effects but also help Vietnamese medicine approach international standards.

Nguyen Hoang Trung, Vice Chairman and Deputy CFO of FPT Corporation – one of Vietnam’s major investors in Europe, called for support from Vietnamese and Eastern European diplomats to facilitate business operations and swift visa processing for professionals.

MOFA's workshop marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Central and Eastern Europe countries
Performance celebrates 75 -year journey of cooperation. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)

On the occasion of the workshop, about 20 businesses from Vietnam and the region showcased products in healthcare and agriculture, creating a platform for networking and exploring partnership opportunities.

MOFA's workshop marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Central and Eastern Europe countries
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha visits showcase of products of businesses from Vietnam and the region. (Photo: Nguyen Hong)
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(Source: WVR/VNA)