The 19th round of negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, is taking place with highly positive signals, reflecting political determination on both sides to conclude the deal at an early date.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas had a meeting in Hanoi on June 30, sharing the view that the two countries should further step up economic, trade, and investment links.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway Erling Rimestad co-chaired the ninth political consultation between the two foreign ministries, focusing on discussing bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international issues of shared concern.

VOV.VN - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 22 evening received Dr. Philipp Rosler, Vietnam’s first Honorary Consul to Switzerland, a German politician of Vietnamese origin.

VOV.VN - State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc paid an official visit to Switzerland from Nov. 25 to 29 to mark the 50th founding anniversary for diplomatic ties between the two countries (1971 – 2021).

VOV.VN - Hanoi wants to promote cooperation with Swiss localities, especially in areas of Swiss strength such as finance, education and training, tourism and hotel services and pharmacy.