Vietnam, Poland step up economic, investment, and tech ties under Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk on October 26 agreed to upgrade bilateral relations between Vietnam and Poland to a Strategic Partnership, adopted the joint Action Plan for the 2026-30 period and set a target to raise bilateral trade turnover to $6 billion by 2030.
Vietnam and Poland have identified the economy, trade, and investment as key pillars of their newly established Strategic Partnership, while agreeing to bolster cooperation in science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and the rollout of a Joint Action Plan for the 2026–2030 period.
During their talks in Hanoi on October 26, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk agreed to upgrade bilateral relations between Vietnam and Poland to a Strategic Partnership, adopted the joint Action Plan for the 2026-30 period and set a target to raise bilateral trade turnover to $6 billion by 2030 during the latter’s official visit to Vietnam from Ocotober 24-26.
Both sides affirmed their readiness to further deepen cooperation across these sectors, aiming toward a balanced, sustainable, and mutually beneficial trade structure.
Accordingly, the two sides will push for the reduction of non-tariff trade barriers, including sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, while stepping up coordination between their customs authorities to further facilitate market access for each other's goods.
In agriculture, the two Prime Ministers encouraged relevant agencies to convene the Vietnam – Poland Working Group on Agricultural Cooperation at least once every two years, with the next meeting scheduled no later than April 2027.
Both leaders also underscored the necessity of fully and effectively implementing the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to better leverage the cooperation opportunities and potential brought by the pact.
Key sectors drawing significant mutual interest include advanced technology, industry, agriculture, consumer goods, and services.
Beyond trade and investment, Vietnam and Poland agreed to boost cooperation in science, technology, research, innovation, and digital transformation.
In education and training, the two countries will promote cooperation agreements and academic exchanges among universities, research institutes, experts, and students, while encouraging the teaching of the Vietnamese and Polish languages in their respective higher education institutions.
Healthcare and pharmaceutical cooperation were also prioritized, notably through enhanced coordination between the regulatory bodies of both nations to facilitate the prompt and effective execution of joint research and innovation projects.
The two Prime Ministers welcomed the launch of direct flights between Vietnam and Poland operated by LOT Polish Airlines, creating more favorable conditions for people-to-people exchanges.
Rolling out the 2026–2030 action plan
Alongside economic and developmental partnerships, Vietnam and Poland agreed to strengthen defense and security cooperation in line with each nation’s needs, capabilities, and domestic legislation.
In defense, both sides intend to step up experience sharing, defense industry cooperation, defense equipment procurement, and officer training, while enhancing coordination within multilateral frameworks, including United Nations peacekeeping operations.
On security, the two countries agreed to intensify joint efforts to prevent and combat transnational crime, cyber fraud, high-tech crime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering, alongside collaboration on addressing illegal migration, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and exchanging information in accordance with each country's laws.
Addressing regional and international matters, both sides emphasized the central role of the United Nations and the importance of upholding an international order based on the UN Charter and international law.
The two Prime Ministers agreed to enhance dialogue and coordination at regional and multilateral forums, continuing to deepen cooperation within the framework of Vietnam – EU relations, especially following the upgrade of Vietnam – EU ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam and Poland also consented to promote cooperation within the Poland – ASEAN framework following Poland’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), as well as under ASEAN – EU cooperation frameworks. Vietnam welcomed and expressed strong support for Poland’s deeper engagement with ASEAN.
To substantiate cooperation directions under this new framework, Vietnam and Poland agreed to adopt the Joint Action Plan for the 2026–2030 period to implement their Strategic Partnership.
Source: Ly Ha
