Agency: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan will make a historic State visit to Vietnam from 18–22 August 2025, marking a new chapter in diplomatic, cultural, and tourism cooperation between the two nations.At the gracious invitation of President Lương Cường and his spouse, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema will pay a State visit to Vietnam from 18 to 22 August 2025. This landmark visit, the first of its kind since Bhutan and Vietnam established diplomatic relations in 2012, signals a new chapter in the growing friendship between the two nations.
A Milestone in Bilateral Relations
The announcement was made by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Phạm Thu Hằng during the ministry’s regular press briefing, noting the significance of this inaugural visit by Bhutan’s monarch. Over the past decade, Vietnam–Bhutan ties have steadily progressed, particularly through political dialogue, people-to-people exchanges and regional cooperation.
High-level visits and mutual goodwill have laid a strong foundation for further collaboration, with both sides regularly exchanging congratulatory messages on national days and key milestones.
Strengthening Political and Economic Ties
Despite their geographical distance, Vietnam and Bhutan have demonstrated increasing political engagement. Delegations at various levels have engaged in meaningful exchanges, reflecting shared values and aspirations.
Economically, two-way trade remains modest at approximately US$20,000 annually. Vietnam exports wood, machinery, equipment, tools, spare parts and other goods to Bhutan. There are currently two Vietnamese investment projects in Bhutan with a total registered capital of US$937,000—indicating the early stages of economic cooperation with room to grow.