Hanoi, Oct. 15 -- Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from October 17-18, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations as the two countries celebrate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026. In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) ahead of the visit, Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass recalled that in 1971, amid the challenges of wartime, Switzerland, Norway and Sweden were the first Western countries to establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam. President Parmelin's visit offers an opportunity to reflect on 55 years of bilateral cooperation and recognise Vietnam's remarkable economic and social progress. Switzerland has maintained humanitarian cooperation ...