Prime Minister Robert Fico will be the first international guest to be officially received by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in his capacity as head of the Vietnamese Government.

In 1993, following Slovakia’s separation from the former Czechoslovakia, Vietnam and Slovakia agreed to inherit and continue the diplomatic relations previously established between Vietnam and Czechoslovakia. Both countries recognise February 2, 1950 as the official date of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

Since 1993, the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Slovakia has developed positively, with both sides placing importance on the long-standing relationship built over decades.

Bilateral trade turnover between the two countries reached US$1.7818 billion in 2025 and has shown steady growth over the years.

As of December 2025, Slovakia had 16 valid direct investment projects in Vietnam, with a total registered capital of US$140.87 million, ranking 47th among 153 countries and territories investing in Vietnam.

Vietnam has one investment project in Slovakia with a total capital of US$447,000, ranking 74th out of 85 countries and territories where Vietnam has invested.

Slovakia operates nuclear power plants and has expressed readiness to train Vietnam’s workforce for nuclear power plant operations, covering both theoretical and practical aspects.

Cooperation between the two countries in culture, sports and tourism remains limited.

Slovak citizens have been granted visa exemption for entry into Vietnam from August 15, 2025 to August 14, 2028. During the visit, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture of Slovakia are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding on cultural cooperation for the 2026-2030 period, providing a framework for future activities.

Slovakia has been a traditional partner of Vietnam in science and technology cooperation, particularly during the 1950-1990 period. In recent years, collaboration in science, technology and innovation has continued to develop through expert exchanges and joint scientific workshops between universities and research institutes of both countries.

There are currently more than 300 Vietnamese workers in Slovakia, earning stable incomes and mainly employed in welding, garment, electronics and plastic manufacturing industries.

The Vietnamese community in Slovakia numbers around 10,000 people. Approximately 70% have obtained Slovak citizenship or long-term residence permits, while 85% are engaged in small-scale business activities, focusing primarily on stable livelihoods. In 2023, the Slovak Government officially recognised the Vietnamese community as the country’s 14th ethnic minority.

 
Tran Thuong