Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accorded official wecome ceremony in Ha Noi

This is the second visit to Viet Nam by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, aiming to inject fresh momentum into bilateral relations, noted Polish Ambassador to Viet Nam Joanna Skoczek.

The Ambassador highlighted the historical bonds between the two countries, dating back to 1950. During the post-war reconstruction period, Poland helped train Vietnamese specialists in engineering, shipbuilding, geology, architecture and other fields, many of whom returned home to contribute to national development.

Today, both countries have emerged as dynamic economies in their respective regions, creating new opportunities to elevate their partnership. The upcoming meetings between the two nations' senior leaders are expected to cover trade, education, culture, people-to-people exchanges and cooperation in international forums, alongside regional and global developments.

Regarding the bilateral trade and investment, the Ambassador said, the two-way trade has continued to grow, exceeding US$8 billion in 2025.

While Viet Nam has established a strong manufacturing presence in electronics, information technology, garments and sporting goods, Poland sees considerable potential to increase exports of higher-value products to the rapidly developing Vietnamese market.

Pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, defense and dual-use technologies, and space cooperation are among the promising sectors expected to feature in discussions during Prime Minister Tusk's visit, she noted.

Polish companies are also increasingly participating in major trade fairs in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, reflecting growing interest in Viet Nam's market. Beyond conventional trade, Poland is keen to expand cooperation in services, technology and environmentally friendly solutions.

Through the Green Evi programme, Polish businesses have introduced Vietnamese partners to expertise in water and waste treatment, circular-economy solutions and soil reclamation. Drawing on Poland's experience in economic transformation and compliance with European Union environmental standards, the Ambassador said such cooperation could support Viet Nam's green transition and strengthen its capacity to address climate-change challenges.

Digitalization offers another promising avenue for cooperation. Poland's experience in online tax declarations, digital public services and its mObywatel mobile-citizen application could provide useful lessons for Viet Nam, particularly as the country advances digital government through VNeID.

The two countries could also exchange expertise in cybersecurity, data protection and secure banking transactions, which are essential to building public confidence and facilitating cross-border investment./.