The establishment of this strategic partnership confirms Vietnam’s growing importance as Poland’s partner in South-East Asia and the Indo-Pacific region within Polish foreign policy. The new formula of bilateral relations is intended to give new momentum to political and economic cooperation, as well as to strengthen dialogue on security and key international challenges.

Security and defence

An important item on the agenda was fostering Polish–Vietnamese cooperation in the fields of security and defence. Deputy Minister Robert Kupiecki took part in talks on the development of a military partnership, including between the defence industries of the two countries. Both sides also declared their willingness to strengthen cooperation within UN peacekeeping operations.

One key area of discussion was countering contemporary security threats. Poland and Vietnam announced the enhancement of cooperation on combating cybercrime, cross-border crime, human trafficking, and illegal migration, as well as on the protection of critical infrastructure and exchange of information and experiences.

Economy, trade, and transport

One of the priorities of the strategic partnership is to increase trade and mutual investment and to create more favourable conditions for entrepreneurs. Poland and Vietnam reaffirmed the importance of making full use of the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), reducing non-tariff barriers, and facilitating access to the markets in both countries. The development of Polish agri-food export, industrial cooperation, and modern technologies is of particular importance.

Regular meetings of the Polish–Vietnamese Working Group on Cooperation in the Field of Agriculture, the next session of which should take place by April 2027, will serve to further develop economic cooperation. The launch of a direct LOT Polish Airlines air link between Warsaw and Hanoi, scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, will also create new opportunities for businesspeople and tourists alike.

Regional cooperation and international affairs

During the talks, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, international law, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.

Poland and Vietnam emphasised the need to achieve a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine, in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN Charter, including the prohibition on the use or threat of use of force.

The two sides also acknowledged the importance of peace, stability, and freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea. They also spoke for peaceful resolution of disputes in line with the international law, particularly with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS),

and agreed to strengthen cooperation in multilateral forums, including within the framework of Poland’s and the EU’s relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Vietnam expressed its support for Poland’s efforts to strengthen cooperation with countries in the region.

Science, modern technologies, and people-to-people contacts

The strategic partnership will also include the development of cooperation in the fields of digitalisation, innovation, scientific research, and the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Both sides announced plans to expand cooperation between universities and research institutes, to organise exchanges of students and experts, and to support the teaching of Polish and Vietnamese.

Interpersonal contacts remain an important element of relations, including the role of the Vietnamese community in Poland, which is instrumental in bridging the two countries.

The Joint Action Plan for 2026–2030 will serve to implement the agreed priorities. It is intended to translate the strategic partnership into specific political, economic, and social ventures.

Lastly, Prime Minister Donald Tusk invited Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng to pay an official visit to Poland.