Prime Minister Chính Strengthens Vietnam-Poland Parliamentary Ties During Warsaw Visit
Warsaw, The Gulf Observer: Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính hosted the Poland-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group delegation in Warsaw on January 17, emphasizing that his visit aims to mark a turning point in the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two nations.
PM Chính expressed profound gratitude for Poland’s invaluable support during Vietnam’s struggle for independence and reunification and its continued assistance in national development. He particularly highlighted Poland’s generous donation of 1.4 million vaccine doses and nearly eight tonnes of medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic as a testament to the enduring partnership.
Briefing the parliamentarians on his discussions with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda, PM Chính called for the Polish Parliament’s support in elevating bilateral relations to a strategic partnership. He urged the effective implementation of intergovernmental agreements and proposed initiatives to boost two-way trade to a target of USD 5 billion.
The Vietnamese leader also advocated for Poland’s swift ratification of the Vietnam-EU Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and its support in urging the European Commission to lift the yellow card warning on Vietnam’s seafood exports. Additionally, he proposed visa exemptions for official passport holders, streamlined visa processes for Vietnamese citizens, and the recognition of the Vietnamese community in Poland as a minority group.
PM Chính extended an invitation from the Chairman of the Vietnam-Poland Friendship Parliamentary Group for a delegation from the Poland-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Group to visit Vietnam, expressing a desire for enhanced collaboration between the parliamentary groups of both countries.
The Polish parliamentarians expressed admiration for Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements and global stature. They acknowledged shared historical and reform experiences, praised bilateral cooperation in policymaking, and agreed to support PM Chính’s proposals, including the EVIPA ratification, removal of the yellow card on seafood exports, and recognition of the Vietnamese community as a minority group.
Both sides underscored the significance of high-level exchanges across Party, State, Government, and parliamentary channels, while emphasizing people-to-people diplomacy. The meeting reaffirmed the role of the Vietnam-Poland and Poland-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Groups in fostering closer ties and bolstering cooperation at global and inter-regional parliamentary forums.
This visit marks a new chapter in the Vietnam-Poland relationship, reinforcing their commitment to shared development and strategic cooperation.
