Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh arrives in Poland on Thursday to meet with Donald Tuski. This is the first visit of the Vietnamese head of government in Poland in 15 years, which makes the event unique and can decide the future of bilateral relations. The Vietnamese media emphasise the importance of this visit, identifying it as a breakthrough for the cooperation of both countries, especially in the context of the expanding economical importance of Vietnam internationally.
Trade growth – Vietnam is simply a key partner of Poland
Vietnam plays an increasingly crucial function in Poland's economy, becoming the largest trading partner in Southeast Asia. The value of trade between the 2 countries has increased significantly, reaching a level in 2024 $3.43 billion – is simply a crucial increase compared to $2.11 billion 2020. peculiar attention is paid to the export of Polish food to Vietnam, which has become the most crucial recipient Polish agri-food products in the region. In 2023 the value of exports of these goods amounted to EUR 175.7 million. This only confirms the increasing interest of Vietnamese consumers in Polish products, especially in the face of expanding cooperation between both countries in the field of economy and agriculture.
History of cooperation – 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Diplomatic relations between Poland and Vietnam scope 1950When Poland was 1 of the first countries in the planet to establish relations with Vietnam. Since then, both Poland and Vietnam have developed common ties that have resulted in many cultural and educational initiatives. Many Vietnamese settled in Poland, and after the introduction of economical reforms in Vietnam in 1986, another wave of migration occurred in the country. presently Vietnamese diaspora in Poland about 25 000 people, which is an crucial part of Polish society, given the dynamic improvement of human and economical cooperation.
Signing fresh agreements – further improvement of cooperation
The visit of Prime Minister of Vietnam was planned in the context of further improvement of economical cooperation. During the meeting, Prime Ministers Pham Minh Chinh and Donald Tusk are to discuss further the prospects for economical cooperationwhich may include new trade agreements, investment in innovative industries and the improvement of technology cooperation. Due to the dynamic improvement of both economies, Vietnam and Poland have large possible for joint development, especially in sectors specified as digital technologies, renewable energy is agriculture.
One of the key topics of the talks will besides be international security, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine. Both countries signalled their willingness to cooperate further on global policy, and the visit of Prime Minister of Vietnam to Poland besides aims to strengthen cooperation within global organisationssuch as UN safety Council.
Political Challenges – War in Ukraine
War in Ukraine will be 1 of the main points of talks between the Prime Ministers of Poland and Vietnam. Both countries pay peculiar attention to the request to support Ukraine in its fight for independency and territorial integrity. Poland plays a key function in humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine, and Vietnam, although neutral, closely observes the situation in the region. During the meeting, Prime Ministers will besides discuss possible forms of cooperation in the field of humanitarian aid, as well as cooperation to stabilise the situation on world.
Polish Presidency of the EU Council – opportunities to strengthen cooperation with Asia
Donald Tusk will besides present at a gathering with the Prime Minister of Vietnam Priorities of the Polish Presidency in the Council of the European Union, which will be applicable for cooperation with Asia. In particular, Poland plans to intensify contacts with countries South-East Asiasuch as Vietnam, as well as another economies of the region. During the Presidency Poland will besides effort to strengthen cooperation in the field of trade and investment, and advance solutions for joint action on global issues Climate change and Energy.
The Vietnam Prime Minister's visit to Poland is evidence of Vietnam's increasing function as key trading partner Poland in the Southeast Asia region. Conversations between the 2 countries can bring fresh opportunities for economical cooperation and strengthen global cooperation. 75 years of diplomacy is undoubtedly a good chance to strengthen ties between 2 countries, which already show a strong will to further make cooperation in different areas.
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