# Vietnam National Assembly President completes diplomatic way > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-national-assembly-president-diplomatic-visits > Updated: 2026-09-10T02:31:00.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 4. Tran Thanh Man, President of the National Assembly of Vietnam, conducted official visits to South Korea and Mongolia between September 6 and 11, 2026, to deepen parliamentary diplomacy and implement foreign policy. In South Korea, Chairman Man met with Prime Minister Han Seong Sook and National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong Sik to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The discussions focused on transitioning toward a high-tech and innovation-driven partnership, with bilateral trade targets set at $100 billion by 2026 and $150 billion by 2030. To support these goals, Man met with executives from Samsung Electronics, SK Group, LG Innotek, and Lotte Group to discuss cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, clean energy, and digital transformation. Following the South Korean leg, the delegation traveled to Mongolia. On September 10, Chairman Man arrived in Ulaanbaatar for the first visit by a Vietnamese legislative leader to the country in 23 years. He held high-level talks with Mongolian Parliament Chairman Sandag Byambatsogt and Prime Minister Nyam-Osor Uchral to discuss the Comprehensive Partnership established in late 2024. To formalize legislative ties, the two parliaments signed Memoranda of Understanding to enhance cooperation in law-making, international coordination, and administrative exchange. Economic discussions with Prime Minister Uchral and Deputy Prime Minister Jadamba Enkhbayar focused on connectivity and investment, with Mongolia expressing readiness to facilitate Vietnamese investment in leather, wool, and livestock production. Both nations also committed to strengthening cooperation in defense, security, digital transformation, and climate change response. ## Claims - Tran Thanh Man met with South Korean Prime Minister Han Seong Sook and National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong Sik. (disputed by 7 sources) - Tran Thanh Man visited the Ho Chi Minh School in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. (disputed by 3 sources) - Vietnam and South Korea aim to increase bilateral trade turnover to 100 billion USD by 2026 and 150 billion USD by 2030. (corroborated by 8 sources) - South Korea is currently the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam. (corroborated by 6 sources) - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with leaders of Samsung, SK Group, LG Innotek, and Lotte Group in Seoul. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Vietnam is prioritizing cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, clean energy, and green transition. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The two nations seek to shift from traditional production-based ties to strategic high-tech and innovation partnerships. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Vietnam and South Korea have signed two agreements for loans worth 4 billion USD through the EDCF and EDPF funds. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Mongolia reached 155 million USD in 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources) - SK Group is exploring investments in energy infrastructure and AI data centers in Vietnam. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Vietnam and Mongolia strengthen ties through legislative cooperation Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man completed an official visit to Mongolia, signing cooperation agreements to strengthen legislative, economic, and security ties between the two nations. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnams-national-assembly-chairman-visits-mongolia ### 2026-09-08: Tran Thanh Man completes diplomatic visits to South Korea and Mongolia Vietnam's National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man completed a diplomatic tour to South Korea and Mongolia, seeking to boost high-tech trade with Korea and strengthen bilateral ties and connectivity with Mongl 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-national-assembly-chairman-tran-thanh-man-meets-south-korean-prime-minister ### 2026-09-05: Tran Thanh Man begins official visits to South Korea and Mongolia Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man is conducting an official visit to South Korea and Mongolia to strengthen bilateral ties, legislative cooperation, and strategic partnerships. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-national-assembly-chairman-visits-south-korea-and-mongolia ### 2026-09-03: Vietnam National Assembly President to visit South Korea and Mongolia Vietnamese National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man will visit South Korea and Mongolia in September 2026 to strengthen strategic partnerships and parliamentary cooperation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-national-assembly-chairman-to-visit-south-korea-and-mongolia --- Cite as: Vietnam National Assembly President completes diplomatic way. 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