Belgium

A delegation of ministries, innovation centers, research institutes, and universities, led by the Minister of Planning and Investment, Nguyen Chi Dung, visited Belgium from February 18 to 21.

Vietnam's Prime Minister arrived in Belgium on December 13 and met his counterpart Alexander De Croo to discuss solutions to improve trade and economic relations.

The official visit by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Vietnamese delegates is expected to strengthen relations between Vietnam, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

Hanoi and the Wallonia region of Belgium are working to promote their partnership in 3B bull husbandry.

Hanoi is seeking new business and development partnerships with the US and Belgian partners to boost its socio-economic development in the post-pandemic stage.

The trip has further deepened the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Europe in the fields of politics, investment, and Covid-19 response.

Starting from joint activities in the francophone community, the Vietnam-Belgium relations have been making strides for the past years.

It is the continued support of the Belgian Government to Vietnam to effectively respond to the challenges of climate change and natural disasters.

Belgium is one of Vietnam’s major trading partners in Europe with a two-way trade turnover in the first seven months reaching US$1.9 billion, a surge of 40% year on year.

The rail freight link between Vietnam and Belgium is a major milestone for the railway industry.