Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Vietnam and the European Union (EU) to strengthen cooperation, effectively implement the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), and promote open and balanced trade.
During a meeting with 20 Ambassadors and Chargés d’affaires of the EU and its member states in Hanoi on March 5, the Prime Minister stressed the need to facilitate market access and ensure the legitimate interests of businesses from both sides.
He also urged the diplomats to expand cooperation in areas such as green transition, digital transformation, transport infrastructure, science and technology, and innovation.
PM Chinh affirmed that the EU and its member states are top priority partners in Vietnam's foreign policy.
The EU ambassadors and chargés d’affaires affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner of the bloc in the Indo-Pacific region and within ASEAN. They emphasised that the EU is a reliable partner and expressed a desire to further deepen cooperation with Vietnam across all sectors.
They also pledged to coordinate the effective implementation of the EVFTA and strengthen cooperation in investment, science and technology, and green growth, areas in which the EU has strong expertise.
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