The trips signified significant developments in Vietnam’s relationships with important European allies, broadening collaboration in politics, economics, trade, investment, science and technology, the green transition, and supply chain connectivity.
In Denmark, the trip coincided with the 55th year of diplomatic relations between the nations. The most important result was the upgrade of Vietnam-Denmark relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, creating a new basis for enhanced collaboration, especially in trade and economic connections, investment, renewable energy, the green transition, seaports, and logistics.
General Secretary and State President To Lam stated that we can be completely assured that the relationship between Vietnam and Denmark will strengthen and deepen, creating new opportunities for collaboration that benefit the citizens of both nations and promote a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future globally.
In the EU, the trip further strengthened the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and the EU, which was established in January 2026. EU leaders confirmed that Vietnam is a key partner in the Indo-Pacific area.
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General Secretary and State President To Lam stated that Vietnam views the EU as a key partner, sharing interests and possessing considerable potential for enduring collaboration. Vietnam aims to enhance economic, trade, and investment connections, convert commitments into tangible results and practical cooperation initiatives, and utilize more effectively the potentials and benefits provided by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), he stated.
“The EVFTA has facilitated access for products from both parties to each other’s markets.” I anticipate that European enterprises will assist Vietnamese firms in enhancing their governance, quality, safety, environmental protection, and digitalization standards, allowing them to engage more extensively in global value chains. The Vietnamese leader mentioned, "We also look forward to you becoming strategic allies in improving technology and development standards, and strengthening Vietnam’s role in global value chains."
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During the visits, business meetings and forums featured discussions on plans and projects suggested for execution in Vietnam, amounting to an initial total of around 20 billion euros (22.4 billion USD).
In Belgium, a significant occurrence was the formal approval of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) by the Belgian Federal Parliament’s Chamber of Representatives. Both parties also concurred on a vision to enhance bilateral relations into a Strategic Partnership, emphasizing seaports, intelligent logistics, renewable energy, science and technology, and advanced agriculture.
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The trips taken by General Secretary and State President To Lam significantly contributed to enhancing Vietnam’s connections with Denmark, the EU, and Belgium, while utilizing high-level diplomacy to attract essential resources for national growth.