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Strategic partnership and comprehensive partnership are phrases that refer to diplomatic relations between two countries. Relations range from bilateral partners, regional partners to comprehensive partners, strategic partners. By 2013, although there had been 10 strategic partnerships established over the previous 10 years, Vietnamese foreign policy makers had not yet come up with a clear definition. for this concept, especially its connotation. In an interview with the Government Electronic Newspaper in 2015, Mr. Tran Viet Thai, Deputy Director of the Institute of Strategic Studies, Diplomatic Academy, reported: Vietnam has 5 comprehensive strategic partners, 15 strategic partners. strategic (including four comprehensive strategic partners) and 12 comprehensive partners[1]. According to master Le Hong Hiep, a relationship should be considered "strategic" for Vietnam only if it has particularly important implications for Vietnam's security, prosperity, and international position. Of these three aspects, the two aspects of security and prosperity must be the two essential aspects, while the last aspect is only of secondary significance[2].
By 2024, Vietnam currently has: 8 Comprehensive Strategic Partners; 18 Strategic Partners (including 7 Comprehensive Strategic Partners) and 13 Comprehensive Partners[3]. Of which 8/10 countries are CPTPP members (excluding Vietnam) with 1 country being a Comprehensive Strategic Partner, 4 countries being Strategic Partners and 3 countries being Comprehensive Partners; The remaining two countries that do not have high-level partnerships are Peru and Mexico. With ASEAN countries, Vietnam has currently established high-level diplomatic relations with all 9/9 member countries (excluding Vietnam) with 5 countries being Strategic Partners and 2 countries being Comprehensive Partners; The remaining three countries, Cambodia, Laos and Cuba are under Special Relations.
Another special case among Vietnam's partners is the United States, which has had its relationship level upgraded from Comprehensive Partnership (established in 2013) to the highest level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (established in 2023), which ignores the Strategic Partnership level.[4]
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
editComprehensive strategic partnership, also known as comprehensive strategic cooperation partner, means two or more parties identify long-term interests, support each other and promote extensive and comprehensive cooperation across the world. all areas where both parties benefit. At the same time, the two sides also build mutual trust at the strategic level.[5]
By 2024, there will be 8 countries with comprehensive strategic partnerships with Vietnam: China (May 2008), Russia (July 27, 2012), India (September 3, 2016), South Korea (December 5, 2022), United States (September 10, 2023), Japan (November 27, 2023), Australia (March 7, 2024), France (October 8, 2024). The list below is listed by year of relationship upgrade:
During the official visit to China in May 2008 of General Secretary Nông Đức Mạnh, senior leaders of the two countries agreed to build a "Comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership" in the 21st century on the basis of 16 Word Guideline "Friendly neighbors, Comprehensive cooperation, long-term stability, looking to the future" and the 4 good spirit "Good neighbors, good friends, good comrades, good partners"[6].
On the occasion of the state visit of General Secretary - President Xi Jinping to Hanoi from December 12-13, 2023, the two sides signed a Joint Declaration on "continuing to deepen and further enhance bilateral relations." comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, building a strategically meaningful Vietnam-China Future Sharing Community"[7].
On March 1, 2001, during the official visit to Vietnam by President of Russia Vladimir Putin - the first official visit to Vietnam by the Russian head of state since Russia was founded in 1991, the two sides signed the Declaration Joint statement on strategic partnership. This is considered the foundation for cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in the 21st century[8]. Russia also became the first country to establish a strategic partnership with Vietnam.
On November 20, 2006, during Russian President Putin's second visit to Vietnam, the two sides issued a statement on "strategic partnership and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries".
On July 27, 2012, during President Trương Tấn Sang visit to Russia, the two sides issued a Joint Statement on strengthening Vietnam - Russia relations, recognizing the two countries' "comprehensive strategic partnership".
In July 2007, Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng visited India and the leaders of the two countries officially raised the relationship to the level of "strategic partnership" with increased political cooperation in the direction of increasingly integrating tight and trustworthy[9].
During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Vietnam on September 2-3, 2016, the two countries agreed to upgrade their bilateral relationship from a Strategic Partnership to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership"[10].
In October 2009, during the visit to Vietnam of Korean President Lee Myung-bak, President Nguyễn Minh Triết and he announced upgrading the two countries' relationship to a "Strategic Cooperative Partnership".
On the afternoon of December 5, 2022, immediately after the talks in Seoul between President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, the two countries agreed to upgrade their bilateral relationship from Strategic Partnership to "Strategic Partnership". Comprehensive strategic partnership" on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of establishing bilateral diplomatic relations (December 22, 1992 - December 22, 2022).[11]
On July 25, 2013, a meeting took place at the White House between President Trương Tấn Sang and US President Barack Obama. The two leaders decided to establish a comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the United States based on the principles of respect for the United Nations Charter, international law, respect for political institutions, independence and sovereignty. and each other's territorial integrity.
On September 10, 2023, during the official State visit from September 10-11, 2023 of President Joe Biden to Vietnam at the invitation of General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, the two sides issued a Joint Communiqué. , officially upgraded the relationship to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This is also the first time in history that Vietnam has upgraded its partnership with a country from the level of Comprehensive Partnership to the highest level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, skipping the level of Strategic Partnership, in just one year. 10 years (from 2013 to 2023).[4][12]
In October 2006, on the occasion of Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng official visit to Japan, the two sides agreed to issue a Joint Declaration on "Towards a strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia"[13].
In April 2009, during General Secretary Nông Đức Mạnh visit to Japan, the two sides officially established the "Strategic Partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" relationship[14][15].
On March 18, 2014, President Trương Tấn Sang and Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzō signed a joint statement upgrading the Vietnam - Japan Strategic Partnership to a new level into "Warfare Partnership". A far-reaching Strategy for Peace and Prosperity in Asia"[16].
During the visit to Japan from November 22-25, 2021 of Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính with his counterpart - Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, the two sides issued a Joint Statement reaffirming: agreeing to bring the "Partnership" The "Vietnam - Japan Extensive Strategy" has developed to new heights, becoming increasingly profound, substantive and effective in all fields[17].
On the occasion of his official visit to Japan to attend the 50th Anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries, on the afternoon of November 27, 2023, President Võ Văn Thưởng and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announced the upgrade of relations. The two countries established a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world".
During General Secretary Nông Đức Mạnh visit to Canberra in September 2009, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Khiêm signed a joint statement on the Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries. The joint statement sets out six major areas of future cooperation including: political relations and public policy exchange; economic growth and trade; development support and technical cooperation; defense and security relations; connecting the people of the two countries; global and regional agenda.
During his trip to Australia from March 14 to 18, 2018, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc was welcomed with the highest protocol for the head of the Government at the Australian Parliament House. Immediately after that, on the morning of March 15, 2018, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull signed a Joint Declaration on establishing a Strategic Partnership between the two countries, upgrading Vietnam - Australia relations from Partnership. comprehensive cooperation in 2009 to the level of Strategic Partner[18][19].The two countries also agreed to focus on realizing their intention to upgrade relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.[20]
On March 7, 2024, on the occasion of Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính visit to Australia at the invitation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the two sides agreed to upgrade relations to the highest level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,[21] becoming Vietnam's 7th comprehensive strategic partner.
On the occasion of the official visit to France (September 24 - 26, 2013), Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng and French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault signed the "Joint Declaration on the Vietnam - France Strategic Partnership"
On the occasion of the official visit to France (October 6 - 7, 2024), General Secretary - President Tô Lâm and French President Emmanuel Macron signed the "Joint Declaration on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and France"[22], becoming Vietnam's 8th comprehensive strategic partner[22].
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
editStrategic partnership is a relationship that is global, key and has long-term value over time. The relationship involves many areas of mutually beneficial development (win-win relationship) and can include the field of military security. The number of strategic partners of this type is increasing rapidly.
According to Professor Valeri Lotxkin (Russia), "strategic partnership" must include the following contents:
- Do not attack each other; do not ally against other countries; not interfere in each other's internal affairs; There must be mutual trust.
For the US, strategic partnership must include close military and security cooperation.
In terms of form, strategic partnerships can be flexible (formal or informal, bilateral or multilateral, broad or narrow scope and level of participation, more or less...) and open because not aiming for a specific outcome.
Strategic partners around the world:
- China: is the country with the most strategic partnerships in the world with more than 60 partners, including small countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan and three partners who are international organizations including the EU, ASEAN and the African Union.
- Russia: more than 40 strategic partners and equivalents.
- United States: 9 strategic partners, 3 comprehensive partners, 2 special relationships with the UK and Israel, 2 non-NATO alliances, 8 other alliances. A total of 24 or more strategic partners or equivalent. France: 13 strategic partners.
- United Kingdom and India: each country has 12 alliances and strategic partnerships;
Currently, Vietnam has 18 countries as strategic partners (8 countries are comprehensive strategic partners), of which 5 partners are key countries in ASEAN, including:Russia (2001); India (2007); China (2008); Japan, South Korea and Spain (2009); United Kingdom (2010); Germany (2011); Italy (January 2013), Thailand (June 2013), Indonesia (June 2013), Singapore (September 2013), France (September 2013); Malaysia and the Philippines (2015); Australia (2018); New Zealand (2020) and United States (September 2023).
The list below is based on the year the relationship was upgraded, and does not re-list the comprehensive strategic partnership countries above.
During President Nguyễn Minh Triết visit to Spain in December 2009, the two sides established a "strategic partnership towards the future", affirming their determination to promote multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. water in the near future.[23]
Within the framework of the official visit to the United Kingdom from September 8 - 12, 2010, on the afternoon of September 8 (dawn Hanoi time), in London, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Phạm Gia Khiêm held talks with British Foreign Minister William Hague. Immediately after the talks, the two sides signed a Joint Declaration officially upgrading Vietnam - UK relations to a strategic partnership, creating a framework for comprehensive development of bilateral relations.
During German Chancellor Angela Merkel visit to Vietnam (October 2011), the Prime Ministers of the two countries signed the Hanoi Joint Declaration on establishing a Strategic Partnership, which set out goals and measures. Specifically, strengthen cooperation in priority areas.
Notably, after the Trinh Xuan Thanh incident, Germany suspended its Strategic Partnership with Vietnam in 2018[24]. However, since 2019, the two sides have made moves to resume their Strategic Partnership, culminating in the official state visit of President Frank-Walter Steinmeier from January 23-24. January 2024[25]. During this visit, the two sides also continued to sign the Action Plan to implement the Strategic Partnership for the two years 2023-2024[26][27].
During the State visit to Italy from January 20 - 22, 2013 of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyễn Phú Trọng, the two sides signed a Joint Declaration establishing a strategic partnership between Vietnam and Italy.
In June 2013, General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng paid an official visit to Thailand from June 25 - 27, 2013. General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra agreed to establish a strategic partnership between Vietnam - Thailand and Thailand - Vietnam with 5 main pillars: political relations, defense and security cooperation. security, economic cooperation, social and cultural cooperation, regional and international cooperation[28].
In June 2013, President Trương Tấn Sang visited Indonesia at the invitation of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono from June 27-28, 2013. After the talks, the two sides agreed to upgrade to a Strategic Partnership.
During a meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the afternoon of September 4, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính proposed that the two countries increase high-level exchanges, effectively promote bilateral cooperation mechanisms and coordinate well in implementing The signed agreements and agreements aim to create momentum for the two countries' relationship to become a comprehensive strategic partnership in the near future.[29]
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