[1] Relations were predominantly positive due to positive public image of Vietnam in Yugoslavia which was result of Vietnamese resistance to foreign domination and shared membership in the Non-Aligned Movement.

Despite developed diplomatic relations with the United States and other Western Bloc countries, Yugoslavia clearly and publicly dissociated itself from American policy in Vietnam.

[2] During 1960s Yugoslav cities faced street violence and riots during which strong anti-American sentiments were expressed and calls against the Vietnam War.

[5] Between 18 and 24 May 1971 Nguyễn Thị Bình, minister of foreign affairs in the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam, visited Yugoslavia where she met president Tito, Mitja Ribičić, Mirko Tepavac and Gustav Vlahov during which two sides agreed to establish formal bilateral relations.

[6] Relations between Yugoslavia and Vietnam were negatively affected by the Cambodian–Vietnamese War since Belgrade believed that despite internal situation in Cambodia foreign interference was unjustified and could have led to a wider Sino-Soviet conflict.