Welcoming Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Hanoi, the top Vietnamese leader underscored the significance of the two countries’ decision to upgrade their ties to a Strategic Partnership, creating a new framework and impetus for broader cooperation. He urged the two sides to seize every opportunity to achieve breakthroughs and work towards raising bilateral trade to 6 billion USD in a balanced, sustainable and mutually beneficial manner. He encouraged Poland to become Central and Eastern Europe’s leading investor in Vietnam. He said that Vietnam stands ready to facilitate Polish businesses’ long-term investment and operations in the country, particularly in sectors where Poland has strengths, including processing and manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, environmental protection, minerals, transport, logistics and modern infrastructure development.
General Secretary and President Lam highlighted science and technology and innovation as priority areas, particularly those with strong potential and high added value, such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital technology, cybersecurity and biotechnology. He expressed a desire to expand cooperation in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, microbiology, and drug research and development.
He also called for expanded cooperation in seaport development, maritime logistics, shipbuilding, marine science and marine environmental protection, alongside stronger maritime workforce training and exchanges of experience in marine economic management.
He called on Poland to increase scholarships for Vietnamese students and postgraduate researchers, particularly in basic sciences, engineering, high technology, logistics, digital transformation, medicine and pharmacy, maritime affairs and the defence industry. He also stressed the importance of people-to-people exchanges and cooperation in culture, sports and education to build on the traditional friendship and foster greater understanding and closer ties, especially among younger generations.
Prime Minister Tusk described Vietnam as a leading partner of Poland in Southeast Asia and one of its most important partners in Asia. He affirmed that his government would work closely with Vietnam to promptly implement agreements reached during the visit.
