Relationship dossier
Kyrgyzstan
Vietnam
Relationship assessment
Trade cooperation is supported by Vietnam’s free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union.
Kyrgyzstan toward Vietnam
+20Kyrgyzstan is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, whose free trade agreement with Vietnam provides a framework for trade with Vietnam.
Vietnam toward Kyrgyzstan
+20Vietnam concluded a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, extending trade provisions to Kyrgyzstan as a member of the union.
Overall relationship
+20The principal identifiable feature of the relationship is the trade framework created by Vietnam’s agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, which includes Kyrgyzstan. The extent of other bilateral cooperation is unclear.
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
Overview
Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam have a framework for economic cooperation through the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union, of which Kyrgyzstan is a member. This provides a concrete basis for trade cooperation, though the breadth and implementation of additional bilateral cooperation are unclear.
Key developments
The free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union entered into force, providing a trade framework that includes Kyrgyzstan.
Major uncertainties
- The extent of bilateral cooperation beyond the Vietnam–Eurasian Economic Union trade framework is unclear.
- The implementation and bilateral effects of trade provisions are uncertain.