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1975-2025 Milestones from 50 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Vietnam

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23.09.1975

Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

A significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries - The establishment of diplomatic relations on September 23rd, 1975 paved the way for close cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

20.04.1976

Opening of the German Embassy in Hanoi in what is now the Métropole Hotel.

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09.11.1989

Fall of the Berlin Wall

A date that made history. The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 was a historic event that marked the end of the division of Germany and the beginning of a new era.


 03.10.1990
 German reunification

The reunification of Germany on October 3, 1990 was a historic event that ended the division of Germany into East and West Germany. The accession of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) to the Federal Republic of Germany restored the unity of Germany.

German reunification picture alliance / imageBROKER © Manfred Vollmer


04.10.1990
 Opening of the Friedrich-Ebert Foundation office in Hanoi

The Friedrich-Ebert Foundation (FES) Vietnam was officially founded in Hanoi on October 4, 1990 - one day after the reunification of Germany. Since its beginnings, the FES has supported the sustainable development of the country focusing on dialog between political parties and the rule of law as well as support for trade unions. Since 2015, a project team has also been supporting regional work on climate and energy.

Opening of the Friedrich-Ebert Foundation office in Hanoi © German Embassy Hanoi


1991
 Relocation of the German Embassy to the site of the former Embassy of the German Democratic Republic (DDR)

The German embassy in Hanoi moved to Tran Phu Street in the Ba Dinh district in 1991. The new building previously had served as the embassy of the German Democratic Republic (GDR).

Relocation of the German Embassy to the site of the former Embassy of the German Democratic Republic (DDR) © German Embassy Hanoi


06.03.1991
 Agreement on cultural cooperation between Germany and Vietnam

The agreement on cultural cooperation, which had been signed in May 1990, came into force in 1991. This agreement forms the basis for an intensive exchange on education, science, art and culture and promotes mutual understanding between the two countries.


 20.11.1991
 Agreement on technical cooperation and start of development cooperation between Germany and Vietnam

The agreement on technical cooperation marks the resumption of German-Vietnamese development cooperation. To date, Germany has provided more than 3 billion EUR in funding. The German development cooperation has financed, among other things, programs for economic transformation, the development of the TVET sector, strengthening the health sector, the energy transition, climate change adaptation, and environmental protection. Germany continues to make an important contribution to the development of Vietnam.

Agreement on technical cooperation and start of development cooperation between Germany and Vietnam © German Embassy Hanoi


1993
 Opening of the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation office in Hanoi


11.1995
 Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl in Vietnam

In 1995, Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl visited Vietnam. This was the first official visit by a German Chancellor since the country's reunification in 1975 and represented a significant step towards strengthening relations between the two countries, in particular German support for Vietnam's economic and political reforms.

Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl in Vietnam © German Embassy Hanoi


22.12.1997
 Opening of the Goethe-Institut in Hanoi

On the basis of the bilateral cultural agreement of 1997, the Goethe-Institut Hanoi opened on December 22, 1997. Poet and General Secretary of the Goethe-Institut, Joachim Sartorius, German Ambassador Wolfgang Erck, Minister of State of the Federal Foreign Office Werner Hoyer and Vietnamese authorities participated in the ceremony. The Goethe-Institut is located at 54-56 Hang Duong Street. It hosts four classrooms, a library, a gallery, a cultural forum, a cafeteria, and offices.

Opening of Goethe-Instiut in Hanoi © Goethe-Institut Hanoi


20.08.1999
 Opening of the country office of the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ)

On August 20, 1999, the German Technical Development Cooperation Office (GTZ, today GIZ) was officially inaugurated in Hanoi. A permanent office was established to manage the growing cooperation portfolio between Vietnam and Germany, marking a milestone in German-Vietnamese relations. At the opening ceremony, MPI Vice Minister Vũ Huy Hoàng cut a celebratory ribbon to mark the occasion.

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2001


 Opening of the office of the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) in Hanoi

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2001


 Opening of the office of the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) in Hanoi

With the opening of a separate office of the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) in Hanoi, Germany further expanded its involvement in development cooperation with Vietnam. Since then, numerous projects have been financed by the German government through grants and loans in areas such as health, urban development and energy.

  • Opening of the office of the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) in Hanoi
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  • Opening of the office of the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) in Hanoi
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  • Opening of the office of the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) in Hanoi
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2003
 Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schröder in Vietnam

German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder visited Vietnam on May 15, 2003 as part of a trip to Southeast Asia, where he signed several economic and financial agreements with Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai.

Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schröder in Vietnam © German Embassy Hanoi


2003
 Opening of the branch office of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in Hanoi

Opening of the branch office of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in Hanoi © DAAD Vietnam

2005


 A trip down memory lane for the “Moritzburger”

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2005


 A trip down memory lane for the “Moritzburger”

The so-called “Moritzburger” - Vietnamese men and women who received an education in Dresden and Moritzburg 50 years ago at the invitation of the GDR - undertook a commemorative trip to Germany in October 2005.

  • A trip down memory lane for the “Moritzburger”
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05.2007
 Federal President Horst Köhler in Vietnam 

The former Federal President's visit program included a discussion with representatives of the state and society on deepening economic cooperation.

Federal President Horst Köhler in Vietnam  © German Embassy Hanoi


2008
 Foundation of the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) in Binh Duong

Foundation of the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) in Binh Duong © German Embassy Hanoi


27.04.2009
 Opening of the Rosa-Luxemburg Foundation office in Hanoi

There have been projects of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation in Vietnam since 2003. On April 27th, 2009, a regional office for the Mekong region opened in Hanoi. The main areas of work include social justice, socio-ecological transformation and gender justice. The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation is committed to democratic socialism and international solidarity.

Opening of the Rosa-Luxemburg Foundation office in Hanoi The RLS team during the 15th anniversary celebrations of the Hanoi office in 2024. © RLS


2010
 Opening of the Goethe Institute in Ho Chi Minh City

The Goethe-Institut Ho Chi Minh City was approved as a branch office in 2010. Its origins date back to the establishment of a German Foundation by Goethe-Institut, DAAD, and the German Business Association (GBA) in 2005.


 2011
 Opening of the Hanns Seidel Foundation office in Hanoi

Opening of HSS © German Embassy Hanoi

2011

10.2011
 Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel in Vietnam

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2011

10.2011
 Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel in Vietnam

Chancellor Merkel visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. She was accompanied by a high-ranking business delegation. Together with her Vietnamese counterpart, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, she signed the “Joint Declaration of Hanoi”, which establishes a strategic partnership between Germany and Vietnam. 

  • Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel in Vietnam
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  • Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel in Vietnam
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2012

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2012
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2016

October - November, 2016
 Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Vietnam

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2016

October - November, 2016
 Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Vietnam

Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrives in Vietnam for a three-day visit. After political talks in Hanoi, including with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, he traveled to Ho Chi Minh City, where he attended the topping-out ceremony for the German House, which was still under construction at the time.

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2017
 Opening of the German House in Ho Chi Minh City

Opening of DH in HCMC © Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City

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January 2022

06.-09.01.2022
 Visit of the German Navy frigate “Bayern” in Ho Chi Minh City

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January 2022

06.-09.01.2022
 Visit of the German Navy frigate “Bayern” in Ho Chi Minh City

From January 6 to 9, 2022, the frigate “Bayern” visited Ho Chi Minh City.
The ship's visit was part of a seven-month training and presence cruise in the Indo-Pacific. Stops included Pakistan, Australia, Guam, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and India.
Before crossing the South China Sea, the frigate “Bayern” took part in monitoring the UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea for a month.

  • Visit of the German Navy frigate “Bayern” in Ho Chi Minh City 1
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  • Visit of the German Navy frigate “Bayern” in Ho Chi Minh City 2
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2022

13.11.2022
 Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Vietnam

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2022

13.11.2022
 Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Vietnam

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Hanoi with a high-ranking business delegation and meets with the General Secretary of the Vietnamese Communist Party, Nguyen Phu Trong, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

  • Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Vietnam
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  • Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Vietnam
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Januar 2024

23-24.01.2024
 Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Vietnam

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Januar 2024

23-24.01.2024
 Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Vietnam

Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier kommt zu einem Staatsbesuch nach Vietnam. Er besucht Hanoi, Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt und die Deutsch-Vietnamesische Universität in Binh Duong. Begleitet wird der Bundespräsident u.a. von Arbeitsminister Hubertus Heil, der am Rande des Besuchs gemeinsam mit seinem vietnamesischen Amtskollegen Dao Ngoc Dung eine Absichtserklärung zur Stärkung der Zusammenarbeit im Bereich der Erwerbsmigration unterzeichnet.

  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier
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  • Frank-Walter Steinmeier
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