The Vietnamese Embassy in Greece held a press briefing on April 23 to provide information on the country’s achievements after 40 years of Doi Moi (renewal), key outcomes of recent major events in Viet Nam and priorities for the development and cooperation in the fields of economics, science and technology, foreign affairs, and bilateral relations with Greece.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong has underscored Viet Nam’s desire to expedite the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on labour cooperation with Greece, aimed at creating a clear legal framework for collaboration, and ensuring worker protection in line with both countries’ regulations.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received First Vice President of the Hellenic Parliament Ioannis Plakiotakis in Ha Noi on March 3, stating that Viet Nam wishes to elevate cooperation with Greece to a new level, commensurate with the potential and strengths of both countries.

The Viet Nam – Greece Days took place from September 4 - 6 in the city of Edessa to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025) and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Two Vietnamese citizens fell into the sea at noon on August 8 at Sarakiniko Beach on Milos island, Greece, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in Greece.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong invited Ionian authorities and businesses to visit Viet Nam to explore cooperation prospects. She also encouraged local hospitality businesses in the Ionian Islands to consider hiring Vietnamese workers, with support from the regional government and the Vietnamese Embassy.

On June 16, Vietnamese Ambassador to Greece Pham Thi Thu Huong held a meeting with Stavros Kalafatis, Deputy Minister of Research and Innovation under the Greek Ministry of Development and former President of the Greece-Viet Nam Parliamentary Friendship Group at the Hellenic Parliament.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Nice, France on June 9 on the sidelines of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3).