Swiss President Begins Two Day Official Visit to Vietnam

HANOI, October 17, 2026 — Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrived in Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, on Saturday for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries, according to the Vietnamese government.

Parmelin and his wife were welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport by Vu Dai Thang, chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee.

Vietnamese President To Lam and his spouse later hosted an official welcoming ceremony at the National Assembly House.

Following the ceremony, the two presidents held talks alongside senior officials from both countries. They also witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents signed by their respective ministries and government agencies. Details of the agreements were not immediately disclosed.

Trade and Economic Cooperation in Focus

Switzerland and Vietnam established a comprehensive partnership in January 2025, marking a step forward in their bilateral relations. Trade between the two countries exceeded $1 billion that year.

Both sides are also working toward a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

The proposed agreement is expected to expand access to each other’s markets, encourage investment and create additional commercial opportunities for businesses in both countries.
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