More than half a century after establishing diplomatic relations (October 11, 1971 - October 11, 2026), Switzerland has remained a partner of Viet Nam in its efforts to build, develop, and integrate into the international community. The two sides have actively pursued negotiations on a free trade agreement between Viet Nam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Negotiations concluded on July 2, 2026, after 14 years of talks.