General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, along with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, have reiterated their solid political resolve to enhance the traditional friendship and diverse cooperation between the two nations for the practical advantage of both peoples, as well as for peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the regions and globally.
The commitment was announced during their discussions in Brussels on October 23 as part of the Vietnamese leader’s official trip to the European nation.
PM De Wever warmly received General Secretary and President Lam along with the prominent Vietnamese delegation, characterizing the visit as a notably important political affair that builds upon the achievements of the Belgian King and Queen’s state visit to Vietnam in April 2025 and offers renewed momentum for bilateral ties.
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He commended Vietnam’s increasing influence and status in the Asia-Pacific area and globally, and he congratulated the nation on its remarkable socio-economic successes. Belgium views Vietnam as a key partner in Southeast Asia and aims to enhance collaboration in sectors of mutual strengths and interests, he stated.
Emphasizing Belgium's pivotal role and significant standing within the European Union (EU), General Secretary and President Lam acknowledged the valuable assistance given by the Belgian Federal Government and its regional bodies for Vietnam’s socio-economic growth. He specifically praised the Belgian Federal Parliament’s resolution passed in October 2023 that supports Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange, marking it as the first of its kind by any parliament globally, and a testament to the Belgian people's friendship, solidarity, and humanitarian spirit.
The two leaders acknowledged the constructive and significant advancements in the relationship between their nations, especially since the Strategic Partnership in Agriculture was established in 2018.
They agreed to enhance political trust, sustain communications, and improve mutual understanding of each other’s worries and requirements, aiming to broaden collaboration and raise relations to a higher tier.
Regarding political, diplomatic, defense, and security collaboration, they agreed on the necessity to enhance reciprocal visits at all tiers, especially at high levels through all channels, and to successfully execute the current cooperation mechanisms and agreements. They also urged for enhanced connections between Vietnamese ministries, sectors, and localities and Belgium’s federal and regional governments to facilitate the advancement of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership soon.
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Both parties consented to establish defense and security collaboration as a vital foundation of the new relationship framework, concentrating on training, military medicine, UN peacekeeping missions, law enforcement collaboration, and information exchange.
Regarding the economy, trade, and investment, the leaders urged for advancements and more extensive strategic initiatives in sectors where Belgium excels and Vietnam has urgent requirements, such as seaport expansion, intelligent logistics networks, renewable energy, sustainable industrial parks, and climate-adaptive high-tech farming.
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The Vietnamese leader requested Belgium to support the Vietnamese community's stable living and integration by establishing beneficial legal and social welfare systems, allowing them to contribute to Belgian society and act as a connection between the two nations.