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Relationship dossier

Iran Vietnam

Relationship assessment

Cordial relations supported by political dialogue and economic cooperation agreements

Iran toward Vietnam

+25

Iran has pursued political dialogue and bilateral economic cooperation with Vietnam, including through government exchanges and agreements. The practical scope of these initiatives is unclear.

Vietnam toward Iran

+25

Vietnam has engaged Iran through bilateral political dialogue and economic cooperation arrangements. The extent of implementation and the depth of cooperation are uncertain.

Overall relationship

+25

The relationship is characterized by cordial political engagement and formal economic cooperation, without a clearly established close strategic partnership. Its limited breadth and uncertain implementation constrain the strength of the bilateral relationship.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Iran and Vietnam maintain a generally cooperative bilateral relationship, including political dialogue and agreements covering areas such as trade and economic cooperation. Vietnam has also sought broader engagement with Iran through bilateral and multilateral exchanges. The relationship appears cordial, though its practical scope and intensity are more limited than those of close strategic partnerships.

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