Lithuanian President's Landmark Visit to Vietnam
Lithuanian Head of State Commences Formal Tour in Vietnam
That's right, y'all! The one and only, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and his lovely spouse, Diana Nausediene, touched down in Hanoi on June 11, 2025, for an official visit that'll last until the 12th, thanks to an invite from Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong. And boy, do we have a lot to talk about!
Welcoming the power couple at the Noi Bai International Airport was a slew of VIPs, including Chairman of the Ha Noi People's Committee Trãn Sỹ Thanh, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngọ Lê Vãn, and our man, Ambassador Hà Hoàng Hải, stationed in Poland and Lithuania.
Ahead of their visit, Lithuanian Ambassador to Singapore and Vietnam, Darius Gaidys, shared some deets with the folks at the VNA News Agency. Get this—it's the first-ever trip to Vietnam by a Lithuanian head of state! The visit's main focus? Strengthening political ties and stepping up economic and trade relations.
Now, for those who might be interested, we've got the lowdown on what's gonna go down during this historical visit:
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and his spouse Diana Nausediene arrived in Hà Nội on June 11. - VNA/VNS Photo
On the Agenda
- Meetings Galore: They'll be catching up with Vietnamese leaders, such as State President Luong Cuong, and the NA leader.
- Business, Business: The visit will feature the Vietnam-Lithuania Business Forum. That's where President Nauseda will deliver his opening address and share some valuable tidbits.
The Main Goals
- Political Muscle-Up: Strengthening political bonds between Lithuania and Vietnam by recognizing Vietnam as a big player in Southeast Asia.
- Economic Synergy: Boosting economic cooperation by exploring new investment opportunities and ramping up trade in goods and services.
- Business Forum: Showcasing opportunities in various sectors like energy, renewable energy, tech innovation, digitalization, sustainable agriculture, and food.
Chairman of the Hà Nội People's Committee Trần Sỹ Thanh greeted Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and his spouse Diana Nausediene after the guests arrived on June 11. - VNA/VNS Photo
So there you have it folks, a trip filled with high-level discussions, potential business collaborations, and a whole lot of history in the making! Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting journey unfolds! 🤩🎉🇻🇦🇻🇳
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- This historical visit, focusing on strengthening political ties and increasing economic and trade relations, will also feature a Vietnam-Lithuania Business Forum where President Nauseda will discuss business opportunities in sectors like tech innovation, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture.
- The main goals of this trip include recognizing Vietnam as a significant player in Southeast Asia, boosting economic cooperation, and showcasing opportunities in various business sectors, all aimed at enhancing the relationship between Lithuania and Vietnam.
