Bulgaria and Vietnam Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Bulgaria and Vietnam Strengthen Bilateral Relations

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President Rumen Radev highlighted the strong political will and economic potential between Bulgaria and Vietnam as key factors in fostering bilateral relations. During a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador Do Hoang Long and representatives of the Vietnamese Association in Bulgaria, Radev reaffirmed Bulgaria’s support for Vietnamese citizens in the country and their efforts to enhance ties between the two nations, CE Report quotes BTA

The meeting followed Radev’s official visit to Vietnam in November 2024 and coincided with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and Vietnam in 2025. The President noted the warm reception he received in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and emphasized the productive discussions held at the highest state level. Several agreements were signed to advance pragmatic and effective cooperation.

Ambassador Do Hoang Long praised Radev’s dedication to strengthening relations and reiterated the Vietnamese community’s commitment to contributing further. Discussions covered potential cooperation in culture, education, trade, business, consular services, and logistics, with follow-up meetings planned with Bulgarian institutions.

Diplomatic ties between the two countries were established in 1950 and upgraded to embassy status in 1956. Under a 1980 agreement, 35,000 Vietnamese citizens worked in Bulgaria over a decade, and 5,000 pursued higher education there. Many of these graduates have since taken key roles in Vietnam’s business and state administration, serving as a strong foundation for continued collaboration. Today, approximately 1,200 Vietnamese citizens live and work in Bulgaria.

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