Hanoi:Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Saturday to begin a two-day official visit. Upon their arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, Parmelin and his wife were welcomed by Vu Dai Thang, chairman of the People's Committee of Hanoi.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the Vietnamese President To Lam and his spouse later hosted an official welcome ceremony at the National Assembly House for Parmelin and his delegation. During the visit, the leaders of Switzerland and Vietnam, along with their high-level delegations, engaged in talks and witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents between the two nations' ministries and agencies.

Although specific details of the signed documents were not disclosed, it was noted that Switzerland and Vietnam established a comprehensive partnership in January 2025, with bilateral trade surpassing $1 billion that year. The two countries are also on the verge of signing a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. This agreement aims to enhance market access, boost investment, and create new business opportunities for both parties.