Vietnam-Türkiye trade reached over 3 billion USD in 2024, making Vietnam Türkiye's leading trade partner in Southeast Asia. Currently, more than 40 Turkish enterprises have investments in Vietnam.
President Erdogan said at a joint press conference that the two countries have agreed to launch new initiatives to enhance cooperation across multiple areas, including the defense industry, construction, health care, energy, and food processing.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 4 sent a message of condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the passing of former Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz.
Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan had a meeting on October 11 (local time) with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, during which she affirmed that Vietnam always treasures the friendship and all-round cooperation with the South Europe- Middle East, including Turkey as its leading economic partner in the region.
President Tran Dai Quang on June 6 cabled a message of congratulations to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam-Turkey diplomatic relations (June 7, 1978-2018).