HANOI, VIETNAM – In a significant diplomatic engagement, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, His Excellency Tô Lâm, and his spouse, Madame Ngô Phương Ly, are set to conduct an official state visit to the Republic of Finland. The high-level visit is scheduled to take place from October 20 to October 22, 2025.
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| General Secretary To Lam and his wife. Photo: Nguyen Hong. |
The trip underscores the growing importance of the relationship between the two nations and marks a key moment for advancing cooperation across a multitude of sectors. As the highest-ranking official in Vietnam's political system, General Secretary Tô Lâm's visit signals a strong commitment from Hanoi to enhance and deepen its partnership with the Nordic nation.
The diplomatic mission is expected to focus on a comprehensive agenda aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, which have developed steadily over the years. Key areas for discussion will likely include:
Economic and Trade Cooperation: Finland, a global leader in technology, innovation, and sustainable development, is a key partner for Vietnam as it pursues its strategic goals of industrialization and modernization. The leaders are expected to explore new opportunities to boost two-way trade and facilitate Finnish investment in Vietnam, particularly in high-tech industries, clean energy, circular economy, and digital transformation.
Political and Diplomatic Dialogue: The visit will provide a platform for both sides to discuss and align on various regional and international issues of mutual concern, reinforcing their shared commitment to multilateralism, international law, and a rules-based global order.
Sector-Specific Partnerships: Discussions are also anticipated to cover enhanced cooperation in education, science and technology, and innovation—fields where Finland possesses world-class expertise. Vietnam has long admired the Finnish education model, and further collaboration in this area is a likely priority.
This visit is seen by analysts as a continuation of Vietnam's proactive foreign policy of diversifying and multilateralizing its international relationships. For Finland, it represents an opportunity to strengthen its ties with one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic and rapidly growing economies.
The official reception and meetings in Helsinki will be closely watched, as the outcomes are expected to chart a course for the Vietnam-Finland partnership for years to come, building upon a foundation of friendship and mutual respect.
