Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit Vietnam on October 24–26. Vietnamese Ambassador to Poland Ha Hoang Hai said the trip will give fresh impetus to cooperation in politics, trade, investment, science and technology, education and tourism.
In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the visit, Hai said the trip reflects the Polish Government’s high regard for Vietnam as one of Poland’s priority partners in the Indo-Pacific and an important partner in ASEAN.
The visit comes as Poland seeks to diversify its partnerships, expand markets and strengthen its presence in the Indo-Pacific. Poland’s accession in July to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia creates further opportunities for Vietnam to help Polish businesses enter the ASEAN market.
The ambassador said Vietnam-Poland relations are at their strongest in more than 75 years of diplomatic ties, creating conditions for broader bilateral cooperation.
During the visit, the two sides are expected to focus on several main areas.
Economic, trade and investment cooperation will remain a priority. Both sides aim to expand and diversify bilateral trade, improve market access and promote two-way investment. More effective use of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and, in the future, the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement could create further opportunities for businesses in both countries.
Science and technology, education and training are also promising areas. The two countries seek to promote innovation, improve human resources and support sustainable development.
During the visit, the two sides are expected to sign a new agreement on educational cooperation and hold the third session of the Vietnam-Poland Joint Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation. These steps are intended to identify priorities and practical measures for expanding joint programmes and projects.
Hai highlighted the potential for cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, innovation, cybersecurity and green technology. He also called for stronger links among universities, research institutes and businesses, broader scholarship and exchange programmes, and more joint research and technology transfer.
Tourism and people-to-people exchanges are also expected to receive a boost. Polish tourist arrivals in Vietnam rose by more than 40% over the past two years. The two countries aim to intensify destination promotion, connect travel businesses and facilitate travel. LOT Polish Airlines plans to resume direct flights between Hanoi and Warsaw in April 2027, while Vietnam’s policy allowing Polish visitors visa-free stays of up to 45 days is expected to improve connectivity and facilitate tourism and business exchanges.
According to the ambassador, Tusk’s visit will build on the results of then Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Poland in January 2025, help turn high-level agreements into concrete results, and reinforce Vietnam and Poland’s roles as important partners in Southeast Asia and Central and Eastern Europe, respectively.
Hai expressed confidence that businesses will move beyond traditional trade towards mutually beneficial investment partnerships, with greater attention to balanced and sustainable trade growth, investment expansion and stronger business links.
He also highlighted the Vietnamese community in Poland, including generations of Vietnamese people who have studied and worked there. The community serves as a bridge between the two peoples, helping strengthen friendship and mutual understanding.
The ambassador called on businesses in both countries to actively seek partnership and investment opportunities, and encouraged people in both countries to deepen mutual understanding through cultural, educational and tourism exchanges.
He stressed that Vietnam and Poland have a strong foundation of traditional friendship and considerable potential to expand cooperation for the benefit of businesses and people in both countries.
Sources: VietnamPlus / Vietnam News Agency
