At their talks in Brussels on October 22, the two leaders agreed to explore and promote maritime economic cooperation as a new pillar of bilateral relations.
During a meeting between General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on October 22, the two leaders agreed to make better use of the special task force on implementing the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to further expand economic and trade ties.
The central province is expected to strengthen its role as a centre for the marine economy, international tourism and services, as well as a competitive gateway for trade.
During their talks, General Secretary and President To Lam of Vietnam and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen agreed on the need to capitalize on new opportunities and leverage the strengths of each country to generate new momentum for bilateral cooperation, thereby making practical contributions to the development goals of each nation.
Addressing the forum, the top Vietnamese leader stressed that Vietnam seeks not only investment capital but also advanced technologies, expertise, modern management practices, research and development (R&D), high-quality human resources and stronger links between foreign investors and domestic businesses.
Discussions focused on long-term development orientations in Vietnam, with the business leaders putting forward specific proposals to facilitate continued investment and business expansion in the country.