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Vietnam bilateral relations expansion

Overview

Vietnam has engaged in multiple diplomatic efforts to strengthen international ties through high-level visits and local cooperation.

In Georgia, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan met with top leadership to expand cooperation in politics, trade, investment, and tourism. Discussions emphasized Georgia’s role as a regional transport hub and included proposals for a joint research center for science and technology. Bilateral trade has reportedly increased sixfold over the last five years, complemented by a 41% rise in Vietnamese tourism to Georgia during the first half of 2026.

In Greece, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece met with the Mayor of Ioannina to discuss economic and cultural links. The meeting addressed the welfare of approximately 300 Vietnamese workers in the local food processing sector. The Mayor expressed interest in expanding cooperative links between Ioannina and various ASEAN member states through tourism, culture, and sports.

Entities

Thomas Begas · Georgia · Vietnam · Pham Thi Thu Huong · Irakli Kobakhidze

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Vietnam and Ioannina aim to strengthen cooperation

    Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Thi Thu Huong met with Ioannina Mayor Thomas Begas to discuss economic cooperation, ASEAN connectivity, and the welfare of Vietnamese workers in Greece.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Vietnam and Georgia seek to deepen bilateral cooperation

    Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan visited Georgia to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism, with discussions on energy, logistics, and a potential joint research center.

Sources

en.baoquocte.vn · nhandan.vn