Hanoi:Chilean President José Antonio Kast, accompanied by his spouse, is set to embark on an official visit to Viet Nam from November 15-17, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to Socialist Republic of Vietnam Government News, the visit is being made at the invitation of Viet Nam's General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse. This visit marks a significant moment in the long-standing relationship between Chile and Viet Nam, which began in 1971 when Chile became the first South American country to establish diplomatic relations with Viet Nam.

The two countries have developed a mature and strategic partnership, further solidified in 2007 when they elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership. High-level exchanges in recent years have advanced political dialogue, opened new areas of cooperation, and reinforced both nations' commitment to a relationship built on trust, mutual respect, and shared development goals.

In terms of economic ties, the two-way trade between Chile and Viet Nam reached approximately US$1.779 billion in 2025, representing a 4.6 percent increase from 2024. Viet Nam's export turnover to Chile was approximately US$1.42 billion, making Chile Viet Nam's fourth-largest trading partner in Latin America. Additionally, both countries are part of the Free Trade Agreement signed in November 2011 and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).