Bilateral diplomatic ties were established on January 10, 1976. Kuwait was the first member of the Gulf Cooperation Council and also one of the first Middle Eastern countries to form a diplomatic relationship with Vietnam.
Congratulations sent to new Emir of Kuwait
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong has cabled a message of congratulations to Emir of Kuwait Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on his coronation.