According to Deputy Minister Ngo Le Van, the significance of the visit was reflected in four main aspects.
First, the establishment of the Strategic Partnership created a long-term framework for cooperation between the two traditional friends, demonstrating the two sides’ determination to deepen political trust, strengthen shared interests and expand cooperation. Viet Nam regards Poland as a leading priority partner in Central and Eastern Europe, while Poland considers Viet Nam a leading partner in Southeast Asia and one of its most important partners in Asia.
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van |
Second, the new partnership framework will expand development opportunities for both countries. Poland’s strengths in industry, science, technology, education and the maritime economy are well aligned with Viet Nam’s development needs. Combining these strengths with Viet Nam’s market, production capacity and position in regional supply chains will create further opportunities for businesses of both countries and strengthen connectivity between ASEAN and the European Union (E.U.).
Third, the visit created fresh momentum to turn traditional friendship into tangible cooperation outcomes. To implement the Joint Statement on the establishment of the Strategic Partnership, the two sides adopted a Joint Action Plan for 2026-2030, identifying priorities for the new cooperation framework. This also represents a concrete step in implementing Viet Nam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization and diversification, which attaches importance to traditional partners and friends.
Fourth, the establishment of the Strategic Partnership strengthens Viet Nam’s network of partners in Europe and provides further momentum for Viet Nam-E.U. relations. The visit took place shortly after General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam’s visits to Denmark, the E.U. and Belgium, against the backdrop of the elevation of Viet Nam-E.U. relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The new framework with Poland will build on this positive momentum, deepen Viet Nam’s relations with key European partners and create a stronger foundation for more substantive and effective Viet Nam-E.U. cooperation.
Deputy Minister Ngo Le Van expressed his expectation that the new stature of bilateral relations would be reflected in higher-quality cooperation, more effective joint projects and more tangible benefits for the people and businesses of both countries.
Regarding the outcomes of the visit, he highlighted the establishment of the Viet Nam-Poland Strategic Partnership and the adoption of the Joint Action Plan for 2026-2030 as particularly important results. The two sides also reached a high level of consensus on goals and directions to make bilateral cooperation more substantive.
In political relations, the two sides agreed to maintain regular contacts at all levels and through various channels, particularly at the highest level, while improving the effectiveness of existing cooperation mechanisms. They agreed to resume meetings of the Intergovernmental Committee on Economic Cooperation and maintain deputy-ministerial-level political consultations. Parliamentary cooperation is also expected to contribute to improving the legal framework and overseeing the implementation of agreements.
In economic, trade and investment cooperation, the two sides agreed to strive to raise bilateral trade to 6 billion USD by 2030 in a balanced, sustainable and mutually beneficial manner. They will make effective use of the E.U.-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), reduce barriers and facilitate market access for each other’s goods. The two countries will encourage major investment projects in complementary areas such as processing and manufacturing, information technology, pharmaceuticals, energy and logistics, thereby promoting the role of each country as a gateway to the ASEAN and E.U. markets.
The two sides also agreed to expand cooperation in areas directly serving development priorities and security. These include science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, with greater links among universities, research institutes and businesses and closer connections between training, research, technology transfer and production needs. Cooperation in the maritime economy, clean energy and high technology is expected to offer further opportunities for long-term cooperation. Defense and security cooperation will continue to develop in line with each side’s needs and capabilities, with a focus on training, defense industry cooperation, and combating transnational and high-tech crime.
People-to-people ties will also be strengthened. The two Prime Ministers witnessed the exchange of two cooperation documents in higher education and tourism. The reopening of direct flights by LOT Polish Airlines is expected to create more favorable conditions for tourism, business and people-to-people exchanges. The two sides also agreed to facilitate the residence, work and study of their citizens and promote the role of the Vietnamese community in Poland as a bridge between the two countries.
On regional and international issues, the two sides reaffirmed the central role of the United Nations, respect for international law and the peaceful settlement of disputes. They underscored the importance of peace, stability, security, cooperation and development in their respective regions and the world, as well as maritime and aviation safety and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). They also agreed to strengthen cooperation within the Viet Nam-E.U., Poland-ASEAN and ASEAN-E.U. frameworks.
To translate the outcomes of the visit into practical results, Deputy Minister Ngo Le Van stressed the need to turn the Joint Action Plan for 2026-2030 into specific tasks, programs and projects with clear focal agencies, resources, deadlines and expected outcomes. The two sides should promptly put cooperation mechanisms into effective operation, select feasible priority projects with broad spillover effects, regularly review progress and address obstacles facing ministries, localities and businesses.
He emphasized that the success of the Strategic Partnership should be measured by implemented commitments, projects put into practice and tangible benefits for people and businesses. With the solid foundation of traditional friendship and the determination of the two countries’ leaders, he expressed confidence that Viet Nam-Poland relations would enter a new phase of development commensurate with their potential and the new stature of the partnership.
Translated by Song Anh