Belarus and Vietnam Forge Strategic Partnership

MINSK, BELARUS—May 12, 2025—In a significant development for international relations, Belarus and Vietnam have established a strategic partnership. The agreement, signed today in Minsk, promises enhanced cooperation in various sectors. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating, "This is a logical, timely, and necessary decision for both our countries." The partnership will focus on boosting industrial ties, particularly in machine building and the supply of Belarusian agricultural machinery to Vietnam. The Belarusian leader also highlighted the commitment to strengthening scientific and technical collaboration, with plans for a joint Belarusian-Vietnamese commission meeting in 2025. The agreement signifies a deepening of relations between the two nations and underscores Belarus's engagement with Southeast Asia.