Việt Nam's diplomacy in 2025: a year of expansion, elevation and ...
Việt Nam's diplomacy in 2025: a year of expansion, elevation and ...
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Vietnam’s 2025 foreign policy emphasized expansion, diversification, and elevation on the world stage. Key points:
- Strategic partnerships and up-tiering: Established Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships with New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and the United Kingdom (bringing total to 14). Upgraded relations to Strategic Partnership with the Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Finland, Algeria, and Kuwait; formed Comprehensive Partnerships w
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