Politics · Vietnam Bureau
Vietnam, Switzerland elevate parliamentary ties to boost bilateral cooperation
Vietnam's National Assembly President and Switzerland's federal leader have agreed to strengthen parliamentary cooperation as a vehicle for implementing shared high-level commitments. The two nations plan to focus collaboration on education, science and technology, and innovation.
LSN Vietnam ·
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and Swiss President Guy Parmelin have pledged to deepen parliamentary cooperation between Vietnam and Switzerland, positioning legislative exchanges as a key mechanism for advancing bilateral relations.
The commitment, reached during high-level talks, reflects both nations' determination to translate existing agreements into concrete outcomes. Officials agreed that parliamentary cooperation would facilitate the sharing of legislative experience while strengthening oversight of implementation across priority sectors.
Vietnam has identified education, science and technology, and innovation as focal areas for enhanced cooperation with Switzerland. These sectors align with both countries' development priorities and offer significant potential for mutually beneficial collaboration.
The agreement underscores Vietnam's broader strategic approach to deepening multifaceted cooperation with European partners. Switzerland, known for its expertise in innovation and technological advancement, represents a valuable collaborator in helping Vietnam advance its socioeconomic development goals.
Parliamentary-to-parliamentary engagement is expected to provide a structured framework for addressing implementation challenges and identifying new opportunities for cooperation across multiple sectors.