"We welcome the signing of [the agreement], which will contribute to expanding trade cooperation, tourism and people-to-people exchanges," Thuong told reporters after a meeting with Khurelsukh at the President’s Palace in Hanoi.

A Vietnamese tourist meets reindeers during a trip to Mongolia in 2022.

In 1954 Mongolia became one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam.

Since then their ties have steadily strengthened.

In February Vietnamese passport holders were issued e-visas for traveling to Mongolia.

Mongolia is known for its diverse landscapes made up of steppes, deserts and mountains, nomadic culture, rich history, including Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire, and world-renowned tourist attractions like the Gobi Desert.

Vietnam in same group with RoK, Nepal, Mongolia at Futsal Asian Cup 2024 qualifiers

Vietnam have been drawn in Group D together with the Republic of Korea (RoK), Nepal, and Mongolia in the qualifiers of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Asian Cup 2024 which will be held from October 7 to October 11 in Mongolia.

Vietnamese culture promoted in Mongolia

The Vietnamese Embassy in Mongolia introduced the nation’s lands and traditional culture to international friends at the Spotlight International Art 2023 held in Ulaanbaatar on May 7.

Hong Kong relaxes visa rules for Vietnam

Hong Kong has announced that Vietnamese visitors will be granted multiple-entry visas valid for two years starting Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia considers granting e-visas to Vietnamese tourists

Saudi Arabia is considering the issuance of e-visas to visitors from Vietnam as well as the possibility of bilateral visa exemptions as both countries seek to boost tourism.

Japan to issue e-visas for Vietnamese tour groups

The Japanese embassy in Vietnam will start issuing single-entry e-visas for groups of Vietnamese tourists for short-term stays of up to 15 days from November.

Source: VnExpress