Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) recently engaged in discussions with the Embassy of Vietnam in the UAE to explore avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and strengthening bilateral trade ties. The discussions centered on expanding private sector partnerships and unlocking new business opportunities, including plans to host a joint Sharjah-Vietnam Business Forum in 2026. This forum is expected to facilitate trade and investment flows, creating a structured platform for businessmen and entrepreneurs to explore opportunities and build sustainable strategic partnerships.
According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions were held at the Sharjah Chamber's headquarters, where Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, received Nguyen Thanh Diep, Ambassador of Vietnam to the UAE. During the meeting, both sides explored avenues to enhance economic and commercial cooperation between Sharjah and Vietnam, focusing on identifying opportunities to develop relations between the two business communities across key sectors.
The meeting also emphasized the importance of joint efforts in organizing economic events, including exhibitions and conferences, to facilitate knowledge exchange, strengthen networking, and support the development of bilateral investment flows. Abdallah Al Owais welcomed the Vietnamese delegation, commending the strength of economic relations between the UAE and Vietnam, which have seen growth across multiple sectors.
Al Owais highlighted that this progress underscores the depth of the strategic partnership between the two countries, noting that Vietnam is the UAE's leading non-oil trading partner within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). He further emphasized SCCI's commitment to enhancing business-to-business connectivity between Sharjah and Vietnam through targeted initiatives and economic platforms designed to unlock new trade and investment opportunities.
The Vietnamese delegation expressed appreciation for the warm welcome at SCCI and the chamber's efforts in strengthening cooperation with the Vietnamese business community. It noted that bilateral economic relations continue to progress, reflecting a strong UAE-Vietnam partnership and a shared commitment to expanding cooperation across key sectors. The delegation also stressed the importance of enhancing communication between private sector institutions in both countries and expanding cooperation in trade and investment, enabling both sides to effectively leverage emerging opportunities and mutual growth potential.