The visit is the first by a Jordanian parliamentary leader to Vietnam and also El Qadi’s first overseas trip since taking office. It reflects the strong commitment of Jordan’s Royal Court, government and legislature to deepen comprehensive relations with Vietnam, including parliamentary cooperation.

Vietnam and Jordan established diplomatic relations on August 9, 1980. Over the past four decades, the two countries have expanded cooperation across political, economic, defence-security and people-to-people exchanges.

Bilateral ties have gained new momentum in recent years, particularly following King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein’s first official visit to Vietnam in November 2025, which opened a new phase in relations. The two sides regularly support each other at regional and international forums.

Two-way trade in 2025 reached nearly US$237 million, with Vietnam exporting more than US$232 million worth of goods, including agricultural and seafood products, garments, electronics and components, wood products and chemicals. Vietnam mainly imports chemicals, fertilisers and gemstones from Jordan. The two countries have signed several cooperation agreements in areas such as air transport and trade promotion.

El Qadi’s visit comes shortly after Vietnam successfully held its 14th National Party Congress, which set out major strategic orientations for national development through 2030 with a vision to 2045.

During the visit, leaders from both sides are expected to discuss concrete measures to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest and strength, including defence-security, economy, healthcare, agriculture, education, Halal industry and environmental and coastal protection technologies.

The two legislatures will also explore ways to strengthen bilateral and multilateral parliamentary cooperation, supporting closer ties between the two governments.

The visit reaffirms Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development, as well as diversification and multilateralisation of external relations. It is expected to help effectively implement existing agreements and open up new cooperation opportunities in potential areas, delivering tangible benefits to both countries’ people.

Vietnam attaches importance to relations with Jordan, says Party leader

VOV.VN - Vietnam wishes to strengthen relations with Middle Eastern countries, including Jordan, said Party leader To Lam during his meeting with King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan in Hanoi on November 12.