Vietnam and South Korea deepen APEC cooperation ahead of 2027 hosting

Vietnam and South Korea have committed to enhanced cooperation on organizing high-level visits and meetings, reflecting deepening ties between the two nations. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang emphasized the importance of maintaining close coordination in the coming period to ensure the successful execution of planned diplomatic activities.

The commitment comes as Vietnam gears up to host APEC Year 2027, a significant responsibility that will elevate the Southeast Asian nation's role in regional economic and political affairs. Officials from both countries acknowledged the need for continued experience-sharing and mutual support across multilateral forums to maximize the outcomes of bilateral and regional engagements.

The pledge underscores the growing strategic partnership between Hanoi and Seoul, which has expanded considerably across economic, cultural, and security dimensions in recent years. By coordinating efforts on APEC preparations, the two nations aim to contribute meaningfully to regional prosperity and stability during Vietnam's chairmanship of the influential regional grouping.

The cooperation framework is expected to facilitate smoother execution of high-level diplomatic visits and ministerial meetings, while also strengthening Vietnam's capacity to deliver on its APEC commitments. Both sides indicated their readiness to share best practices and lessons learned from previous forum organizations to ensure Vietnam's successful stewardship of APEC in 2027.