Hanoi, March 29 -- Vietnam-Belgium ties are growing, driven by dynamic and promising cooperation across multiple sectors, Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Karl Van den Bossche told Vietnam News Agency ahead of the first-ever state visit to Vietnam by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium from March 31 - April 4.

Ambassador Karl Van den Bossche described the visit as a landmark in over five decades of bilateral ties. King Philippe, visiting Vietnam for the fourth time since 1994, has fostered a deep connection with the country, while Queen Mathilde made a working trip in May 2023 as Honorary President of UNICEF Belgium.

The visit reaffirms Vietnam's role as a trusted and stable partner amid global uncertainties and underscores the nee...