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Liechtenstein PM's Vietnam visit yields bilateral breakthroughs
Prime Minister Brigitte Haas of Liechtenstein concluded a landmark three-day official visit to Vietnam, marking the first such high-level engagement in nearly two decades. The visit resulted in expanded political dialogue and new bilateral agreements, with officials citing strengthened ties between the Alpine nation and Southeast Asia's leading economy.
LSN Vietnam ·
The October 17-19 visit by Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Brigitte Haas represented a significant diplomatic milestone, breaking an 18-year gap in top-level bilateral engagement between the two nations. Vietnam's Deputy Foreign Minister characterized the visit as successful across multiple dimensions, noting that it had established new foundations for political trust and cooperation.
During the visit, National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man received the Liechtenstein leader, underscoring parliamentary-level engagement alongside government discussions. The meetings facilitated the rollout of shared bilateral and multilateral agreements, addressing areas of mutual interest and establishing frameworks for enhanced cooperation going forward.
The visit also reinforced Vietnam's strategic positioning within ASEAN, while strengthening Liechtenstein's connections to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Officials highlighted the complementary nature of the two nations' interests, with Vietnam serving as a gateway to Southeast Asia's regional bloc and Liechtenstein providing linkages to European trade structures.
The successful conclusion of the official visit signals renewed momentum in relations between the two countries, with both sides expressing commitment to deepening engagement across economic, parliamentary, and diplomatic channels in the years ahead.
Photo: Liechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas at Vaduz Castle on the day she was sworn in, April 2025. Michael Zanghellini, Information und Kommunikation der Regierung, Vaduz, via Wikimedia Commons (Liechtenstein government licence, free use with attribution).