Poland Ratifies EU-Vietnam Investment Deal, Strengthening 75-Year Diplomatic Ties
Poland has officially become the twentieth EU member state to ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). The move follows unanimous approval from the Polish Sejm and Senate, with President Karol Nawrocki signing the ratification act into law. The agreement marks a key step in strengthening ties between Poland and Vietnam as they celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations.
The ratification process began earlier this year after agreements were made during Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chin’s visit to Poland in January. The Polish government had committed to finalising the EVIPA ratification within 2024, though no exact timeline was publicly announced.
Both chambers of the Polish parliament—the Sejm and the Senate—approved the bill without opposition. President Nawrocki’s signature completed the legal process, officially binding Poland to the agreement. The ratification coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Poland and Vietnam, established in 1950.
The deal is expected to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, and economic partnerships. It also aligns with broader EU efforts to strengthen investment protections with Vietnam, following similar ratifications by other member states.
With Poland’s ratification, the EVIPA now has the backing of twenty EU countries. The agreement aims to create a more stable legal framework for investments between the EU and Vietnam. Officials from both nations have highlighted its potential to expand bilateral trade and economic collaboration in the coming years.
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