Finland–Vietnam relations

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Finnish – Vietnamese relations
Map indicating locations of Finland and Vietnam

Finland
Vietnam

Finland and Vietnam have established their official relations in January 1973. Finland has an embassy in Hanoi and a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, while Vietnam has an embassy in Helsinki.

History

While the two countries established formal ties only in January 1973, the two countries carry some coincidences.[1] Both Finland and Vietnam border gigantic and hostile neighbours Russia and China, having fought wars against both Russia and China in 20th century, with Finland fought the Winter War and Continuation War against the Soviets, while Vietnam fought against the Chinese in the Sino-Vietnamese War and later border conflicts, these wars which Finland and Vietnam fought against more powerful neighbours had been somewhat compared, especially with the use of citizen soldiers to delay advances of their enemies, and the casualties and traumas the two nations endured.[2]

There are also some similarities in the policies played by both governments aftermath when it comes to relations with their gigantic neighbours. Finland's Paasikivi–Kekkonen doctrine and Vietnam's Three Nos principle are both used to enforce neutrality to avoid provocation whilst at the same time seek to engage with Western nations that could oppose Russia and China's ambitions.[3][4]

Education relations

Finland has a great reputation for providing one of the best education system in the world, which the Vietnamese officials have long sought to study and emulate.[5] There is a Finnish school in Ho Chi Minh City, which offers a Finnish-style education.[6] There are also a huge number of Vietnamese students choosing Finland to study.[7]

Economic relations

Vietnam and Finland are also keen on boosting trade relations; bilateral trade turnover rose by 61.2% year-on-year to US$285 million in the first six months of 2021, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]

Resident diplomatic missions

  • Finland has an embassy in Hanoi.
  • Vietnam has an embassy in Helsinki.
  • Embassy of Vietnam in Helsinki
    Embassy of Vietnam in Helsinki

See also

References

  1. ^ "Finland Vietnam 45th diplomatic relations anniversary celebration". 25 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Lessons from the Winter War: Frozen Grit and Finland's Fabian Defense". War on the Rocks. July 20, 2016.
  3. JSTOR 40109169
    – via JSTOR.
  4. ^ "How to Read Vietnam's Latest Defense White Paper: A Message to Great Powers". War on the Rocks. December 31, 2019.
  5. ^ "Experience outstanding quality Finnish education in Vietnam | Ton Duc Thang University". www.tdtu.edu.vn.
  6. ^ "Home | VFIS - Vietnam Finland International School". vfis.tdtu.edu.vn.
  7. ^ News, The PIE. "Finland international student numbers just over 20k, led by Vietnam, Russia". thepienews.com. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ "Promising future for Vietnam-Finland cooperation". hanoitimes.vn.
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