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Malaysia, Vietnam to sign MoU on tourism cooperation

Ministerial talks are also underway to facilitate visa processes.

• June 17, 2025
Malaysia, Vietnam
Malaysia, Vietnam

Malaysia and Vietnam will sign a tourism partnership agreement designed to boost Vietnamese tourists’ confidence in Malaysia while promoting Malaysian destinations in Vietnam’s travel market.

The memorandum envisages joint promotional campaigns, streamlined visa facilitation, and infrastructure development within the BRICS+ framework.

This is reported by Pretoria News, a partner of the TV BRICS.

The memorandum outlines joint promotional campaigns and the exchange of information on travel opportunities in both countries, covering beach holidays, cultural routes, and medical tourism.

Ministerial talks are also underway to facilitate visa processes, improve infrastructure, and attract investment in the hotel sector.

The agreement aligns with Malaysia’s BRICS partnership strategy, reinforcing ties within the Global South, fostering regional cooperation, and encouraging cultural exchange.

(TV BRICS/NAN)

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