Swiss President Parmelin Visits Vietnam on October 17-18 as Ties Mark 55 Years
Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his spouse pay an official visit to Vietnam from October 17 to 18, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations as the two countries celebrate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported. The visit is at the invitation of Vietnam's leader To Lam and his spouse.
Ahead of the visit, both sides signalled they would seek broader, more substantive cooperation. Switzerland is among the European countries with long-standing ties to Vietnam, with trade and development cooperation central to the relationship.
The programme is centred in Hanoi, with outcomes of the talks and any cooperation documents expected to be announced as the visit proceeds. The Swiss presidency rotates annually among the seven members of the Federal Council; Parmelin also serves as head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research. (GSM, based on Vietnam News Agency reporting)
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 伯尔尼联邦宫。The federal palace, bern. Photo by Axel Tschentscher, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
