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Vietnam on the global stage — principled, partnered, poised.

A confident, balanced and modern foreign policy — deepening strategic partnerships, leading within ASEAN and standing as a trusted voice for peace, trade and stability across the Indo-Pacific and the world.

Phạm Minh Chính at a high-level international meeting
Strategic Priorities

The pillars of Vietnam's international posture.

A long-horizon doctrine of sovereignty, balance and constructive engagement — translating principles into agreements, presence and progress.
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National Resilience

A stable, disciplined security posture that underwrites economic confidence, open borders and peaceful modernisation at home.

02

Regional Cooperation

Active stewardship across the Mekong, ASEAN and wider Indo-Pacific — a Vietnam that builds, connects and convenes.

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ASEAN Engagement

A principled voice for ASEAN centrality — peace, prosperity and rules-based regional cooperation.

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Strategic Partnerships

Elevated and comprehensive partnerships with major world powers — the United States, China, Japan, Korea, EU and more.

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Economic Diplomacy

Open trade, high-standard agreements and investment-friendly engagement as core drivers of national growth.

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Security Modernisation

A modern, professional security apparatus aligned with stability, law-based governance and long-term national resilience.

Strategic Partnerships

Friendship, cooperation and elevated partnership.

Vietnam engages globally with clear principles and open hands — a selected view of the relationships that have defined the premiership years.
United StatesComprehensive Strategic
ChinaComprehensive Strategic
JapanComprehensive Strategic
Republic of KoreaComprehensive Strategic
IndiaComprehensive Strategic
RussiaComprehensive Strategic
AustraliaComprehensive Strategic
European UnionStrategic Engagement
ASEANCore Multilateral
United NationsActive Member State
United Arab EmiratesComprehensive Partner
United KingdomStrategic Partner
Phạm Minh Chính during an international state engagement
Global Engagement

A Vietnam that convenes, connects and contributes.

From ASEAN summits to United Nations engagement, from state visits to climate forums, Phạm Minh Chính has represented a Vietnam that engages the world from confidence — committed to multilateralism, international law and a cooperative future across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

  • ▸ Elevated strategic partnerships with major world powers
  • ▸ Active leadership within ASEAN and the Mekong region
  • ▸ Deepened engagement with the Middle East and Gulf partners
  • ▸ Principled participation at the United Nations
  • ▸ Climate, trade and connectivity diplomacy at global forums
Diplomatic Updates
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính with U.S. Secretary of State
The Vietnamese Way

Independence. Self-reliance. Multilateralism. Diversification.

Vietnam's foreign policy is anchored in time-tested principles — sovereignty, independence, friendship and openness. The premiership years have translated those principles into a modern, balanced international presence — active, useful and trusted by partners across the world.

  • Principled, balanced engagement across great powers
  • Active ASEAN leadership and regional problem-solving
  • Practical, high-standard trade and investment partnerships
  • Committed participation in global governance and climate action
  • A confident voice for a peaceful, cooperative Indo-Pacific
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A Principled Presence

A Vietnam that stands open, secure and partnered with the world.