Blanar, on behalf of the Slovak Government, extended congratulations to the Vietnamese State and people on the 81st National Day, and praised Viet Nam’s development achievements and rising international standing.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Slovakia Pham Truong Giang (right) and Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanar at a recent ceremony in Bratislava marking the 81st National Day of Viet Nam |
The minister emphasized that the elevation of Viet Nam-Slovakia relations to a strategic partnership during Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s official visit to Viet Nam in April was not merely politically significant, but also reflected the two countries’ long-term commitment to deepening bilateral ties and translating growing political trust into concrete outcomes.
Slovakia wants to expand opportunities for its goods and investment in Viet Nam while creating favorable conditions for Vietnamese businesses to strengthen their presence in Slovakia. The two sides also have considerable potential for cooperation in areas such as energy, smart energy, defense industry, water resource management, transport, digital transformation, automation, medical technology, education, research and skilled labor exchanges.
Blanar thanked Viet Nam for supporting Slovakia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028–2029 term and its efforts to strengthen ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). He affirmed that Slovakia wishes to become a reliable partner of Viet Nam in Central Europe.
For his part, Vietnamese Ambassador to Slovakia Pham Truong Giang stressed that 2026 holds special significance for bilateral relations as Viet Nam and Slovakia have upgraded their ties to a strategic partnership. He said the move shows the strong political trust developed over decades and creates more opportunities for cooperation, especially in trade, investment, business, and local connections.
Viet Nam regards Slovakia as an important partner in Central and Eastern Europe and a contributor to stronger Viet Nam-E.U. relations. Giang expressed his belief that the two sides will make effective use of existing cooperation mechanisms, deepen the strategic partnership and deliver practical results.
Speaking about the Vietnamese community in Slovakia, the ambassador commended its contributions to the host society, particularly the role of younger generations as a bridge between the two countries.
The year 2026 also marks 70 years since the first Vietnamese students travelled to the former Czechoslovakia to study.
Guests at the event enjoyed cultural performances and visited displays featuring Vietnamese culture, traditional costumes and cuisine, helping promote the country and its people in Slovakia.
Source: VNA