Belgium’s King Philippe visited Vietnam to strengthen ties and explore cooperation opportunities. The visit marked the first time a Belgian monarch visited Vietnam. During the visit, both countries signed agreements focusing on various areas, including green hydrogen. The Vietnamese President expressed the importance of this visit in furthering bilateral relations. President Luong Cuong also emphasized the need for Belgium to ratify an investment protection agreement between Vietnam and the EU. This agreement, signed in 2019, is pending ratification by some EU member states. The visit was accompanied by a significant delegation from business, academic, and political backgrounds, indicating the mutual interest in enhancing collaboration between Belgium and Vietnam.