Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his wife, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, arrived in Warsaw, starting an official visit to the Republic of Poland. (Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip reflects Vietnam's consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization and diversification, and proactive, comprehensive, and effective international integration.

Strengthening bilateral ties with Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visits to Poland and the Czech Republic and his working activities in Switzerland, present a vital opportunity for Vietnam to enhance its cooperation with these nations, the broader Central and Eastern European region, and the European Union (EU), promote its role as a bridge linking Poland and the Czech Republic with ASEAN, and bolster coordination on regional and global challenges.

For Poland and the Czech Republic, the visit carries special significance as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and these nations. Both countries have been traditional friends of Vietnam, which have stood side by side with Vietnam, offering invaluable support for Vietnam’s struggle for independence and national reunification as well as its national development over the past decades. Notable collaborative projects such as the Vietnam–Poland Hospital in Nghe An province, the Vietnam–Poland High School in Hanoi, and the Vietnam–Czech Friendship Hospital reflect this enduring partnership.

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang. (Photo: VGP)

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang said: “On such a firm foundation, during this trip, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the leaders of these countries will review achievements of bilateral ties over the past 75 years and outline major strategies to create momentum to elevate their traditional friendship and multifaceted collaboration to new heights. The leaders will focus on measures to enhance the partnerships, renew traditional areas of cooperation, and create breakthroughs in potential, important sectors.”

The Prime Minister’s bilateral activities in Switzerland, an important partner of Vietnam in the European Free Trade Area (EFTA), aim to reinforce political trust and deepen the Vietnam-Switzerland partnership, as well as heightening bilateral ties on a par with the potential and practical benefits of the two countries, focusing on financial cooperation, the development of an international financial center in Vietnam, and technology and innovation.

A message about Vietnam’s determination, aspiration and perspective

Prime Minister Chinh will attend the WEF Davos, themed "Cooperation in the Smart Era," which is highly anticipated by the WEF Executive Board and the global business community.

His trip is a significant multilateral foreign affairs milestone, setting a tone for a year of Vietnam’s vibrant external relations activities. This is an important opportunity for Vietnam to share with the international community and major foreign enterprises its developmental priorities and the opportunities it offers amidst the current transformative global landscape.

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang said: "The Prime Minister will deliver important messages about Vietnam’s determination, aspirations, and vision for achieving strategic development goals over the next two decades. At the conference, which gathers over 3,000 leaders from governments, international organizations, and global corporations, Vietnam aims to catch up with emerging trends defining the smart era, in order to develop mechanisms, policies, and strategies to harness these trends, maximize opportunities, and mitigate potential challenges brought by new trends."

Prime Minister Chinh will also host discussions on pressing topics for national development, particularly in implementing Resolution 57 of the Politburo on advancing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

The Prime Minister’s trip is expected to pave the way for Vietnam to secure partnerships with other countries and the global leaders in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, innovative investments, high technology, AI-powered smart manufacturing, and the development of an international financial hub in Ho Chi Minh City.

At the 55th WEF Davos, Vietnam seeks to emphasize its position as a reliable partner and a proactive, responsible and potential member of the international community toward a future of prosperity and sustainability for humanity.