Ambassador Pham Anh Tuan Optimistic About Positive Developments in Pakistan-Vietnam Ties in 2025

Ambassador of Vietnam to Pakistan, Pham Anh Tuan, expressed optimism about the future of bilateral relations between Vietnam and Pakistan, believing that 2025 will bring significant and positive developments in their ties. In his address at the Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebrations at the Vietnam Embassy in Islamabad, the Ambassador emphasized the potential for growth in various sectors between the two countries.

Ambassador Tuan highlighted that the Vietnamese Embassy in Pakistan would remain a strong, supportive bridge for both the Vietnamese community and the growing relationship between the two nations. He stressed the importance of unity within the Vietnamese community in Pakistan to further promote the culture and strengthen ties with Pakistani friends.

The Ambassador also took a moment to reflect on the achievements of Vietnam in 2024, noting the country’s impressive economic performance. Vietnam registered a remarkable 7.09% growth rate, the highest in the past 15 years, and continued to attract international investors. The nation’s FDI reached nearly $40 billion, and its import-export turnover surged to nearly $800 billion, while international tourist arrivals saw a 39.5% increase from the previous year.

He called for continued efforts to foster stronger community ties and ensure that Vietnamese culture and traditions are upheld in Pakistan. He added that despite the challenges faced by both countries, there were significant opportunities for growth, particularly in enhancing economic and trade exchanges.

In 2024, Vietnam-Pakistan trade surpassed $800 million, marking a 21% increase from the previous year. The Ambassador also recalled the productive meeting between the leaders of both nations during the 8th Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia in October 2024, where the Prime Ministers of Vietnam and Pakistan committed to increasing bilateral trade to over $1 billion and facilitating more high-level visits and tourist exchanges in the future.

Looking forward to 2025, the Ambassador outlined plans for the Embassy to organize various activities promoting political, economic, and cultural exchanges. He wished the Vietnamese community in Pakistan a prosperous and successful new year, and expressed hopes for further strengthening the comprehensive cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Pakistan, particularly in economic fields.

Ambassador Tuan concluded his speech by extending warm wishes for health, happiness, and success in the new year, emphasizing his aspirations for continued growth in Vietnam-Pakistan relations, contributing to the prosperity of both nations.