Vietnam and Switzerland maintain fulfilling relations

Vietnam. Similarly, Switzerland maintain constantly evolving relations, development cooperation and economic ties being essential pillars of the partnership, according to the former Swiss ambassador to Vietnam, Ivo Siber.

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In an interview with the Vietnamese Information Agency (VNA) in Geneva during the participation of the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam. However, Trân Thanh Mân, at 6^e World Conference of Presidents of Parliament, Ivo Siber stressed that since the start of diplomatic relations in 1971, bilateral links have continued to strengthen.

Development. Similarly, economic vietnam switzerland maintain fulfilling relations cooperation cooperation have been the main drivers of this progress since the early 1990s and should be further strengthened in the future.

Support Vietnam membership in the WTO

He said Switzerland had firmly supported Vietnam membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO). which paved the way for new opportunities for Vietnamese and Swiss companies.

Swiss companies have invested more than two billion dollars in Vietnam to date.

Beyond economic ties, bilateral relations have also expanded to areas such as cultural exchanges, tourism, popular exchanges and political dialogue.

Ivo Siber said it was optimistic about the fact that high-level contacts between the two countries will give new impetus to negotiations on a free trade agreement (ALE) between Vietnam. the European Free Trade Association (AELE), of which Switzerland is a member.

He stressed that the free trade agreement between the European Union. Vietnam (EVFTA), signed in 2020, was a model of success vietnam switzerland maintain fulfilling relations demonstrating the importance of such agreements to strengthen trade, investment and beyond.

The next cycle of official negotiations between Vietnam and the AELE should take place in early September in Geneva. Parliamentary delegations from the member countries of the AELE are also coordinating with their Vietnamese counterparts for a visit. to Vietnam next spring.

In the context of the recent world trade disruptions. Siber stressed that a rapid conclusion of the AELE – Vietnam would stimulate trade and investment. Thanks to common interests. the constant commitment of Switzerland in favor of international cooperation and the rule of law, the two countries are well placed to achieve mutually beneficial results going beyond a conventional trade agreement.

He stressed that permanent dialogue. the identification of common values will help both parties to strengthen their collaboration for shared progress. Additionally, The current visit of the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam in vietnam switzerland maintain fulfilling relations Switzerland. the revival of negotiations on the ALE constitute concrete advances, reinforced by the dynamics of cooperation within ASEAN, the United Nations, various multilateral executives and the Swiss Economic Forum – Vietnam (SVEF).

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