VIAC Welcomes and Meets with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Swiss Confederation to Vietnam

During the meeting, Prof. Dr. Le Hong Hanh - President of Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), extended a warm welcome to the delegation from the Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam on the occasion of their visit to VIAC. He noted that the meeting served as a valuable opportunity for both parties to deepen mutual understanding, exchange experiences, and discuss the practical aspects of dispute resolution in Vietnam as well as across the region.

Prof. Dr. Le Hong Hanh - President of VIAC, shared his remarks during the meeting.

Mr. Thomas Gass - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Swiss Confederation to Vietnam

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Thomas Gass - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Swiss Confederation to Vietnam, emphasized that, as a country with a long-standing reputation in international arbitration, Switzerland places great importance on fostering a secure, transparent, and predictable legal environment for investors. Reaffirming the pivotal role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, the Ambassador expressed Switzerland's readiness to serve as a bridge for sharing practical experience and expertise, thereby supporting the further development of commercial dispute resolution mechanisms in Vietnam.

In his discussion with Prof. Dr. Le Hong Hanh, Ambassador Thomas Gass expressed his admiration for VIAC's remarkable growth and achievements in recent years, while commending the Centre's professionalism in the wide range of initiatives and activities it has undertaken. On this occasion, the Ambassador also extended his sincere appreciation to the leadership of VIAC, and particularly to Prof. Dr. Le Hong Hanh, for their continued support, legal assistance, and close cooperation with Swiss enterprises operating in Vietnam. He further expressed the Embassy's hope to strengthen its collaboration with VIAC through future events and programmes aimed at fostering closer engagement with the business communities of both countries.

The meeting concluded in an open and cordial atmosphere. The discussions not only further strengthened the partnership between the Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam and VIAC, but also laid a solid foundation for future collaborative initiatives. Both sides expressed their shared expectation of working together to promote effective dispute resolution mechanisms, delivering practical benefits and reinforcing the confidence of the Vietnamese and Swiss business communities.