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Vietnam and Finland Shift from Orientation to Action in Strategic Partnership
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Vietnam and Finland Shift from Orientation to Action in Strategic Partnership

From Thanh Niên · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Vietnam and Finland are moving from strategic partnership discussions to concrete actions.
  • The visit focused on sustainable energy, digital transformation, and reliable telecommunications.
  • Both nations aim to deepen cooperation in areas like clean energy and digital infrastructure, leveraging Finland's expertise.

Finnish Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Trade, Jarno Syrjäla, visited Vietnam to solidify the strategic partnership established in October 2025. The visit aimed to translate strategic alignment into tangible actions, focusing on key areas like sustainable energy, digital transformation, and reliable telecommunications.

The discussions focused on priority cooperation areas such as sustainable energy development, strategic infrastructure, digital transformation, reliable telecommunications, and urban development.

— Jarno SyrjälaVice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland for International Trade, Jarno Syrjäla, discussing the focus of his visit to Vietnam.

Discussions centered on promoting economic growth through innovation and sustainable development. Syrjäla highlighted the importance of security in digital infrastructure, including 5G and satellite technology, reflecting a comprehensive, long-term approach to bilateral cooperation. This visit is expected to accelerate practical implementation of the partnership.

The discussions also touched upon the security aspect in the development of digital infrastructure, including 5G and satellite technology, demonstrating a comprehensive and long-term approach to bilateral cooperation.

— Jarno SyrjälaVice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland for International Trade, Jarno Syrjäla, on the scope of bilateral discussions.

Syrjäla emphasized Vietnam's position as Finland's largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, underscoring significant potential for collaboration. He noted that Finland's expertise in clean technology, energy, digitalization, and sustainable development could greatly support Vietnam's development goals. Finland, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2035, is eager to share its experience in green development and carbon-free energy production.

From policy exchanges to business connections and identifying priority areas, this visit creates momentum for the two countries to move from 'orientation to action'.

— Jarno SyrjälaVice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland for International Trade, Jarno Syrjäla, on the significance of his visit.

The complementary nature of the two economies presents substantial opportunities, particularly in clean energy and energy transition, as well as digital infrastructure. Both countries are actively developing detailed action plans to implement their strategic partnership commitments, ensuring practical benefits for both Vietnam and Finland.

Vietnam is currently Finland's largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, reflecting the level of trust and great cooperation potential between the two economies.

— Jarno SyrjälaVice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland for International Trade, Jarno Syrjäla, on the economic relationship between Vietnam and Finland.
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Originally published by Thanh Niên in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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