Ample room remains for EU-Vietnam cooperation: EC official
There remains an ample room for cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Vietnam in the fields of pharmaceuticals, food stuff and automobile industry, European Commission (EC) Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis, who is also the EU's Trade Commissioner, has said.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man (R) receives EC Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - There remains an ample room for cooperation betweenthe European Union (EU) and Vietnam in the fields of pharmaceuticals, foodstuff and automobile industry, European Commission (EC) Executive VicePresident Valdis Dombrovskis, who is also the EU's Trade Commissioner, hassaid.
Received by Permanent Vice Chairmanof the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man in Hanoi on November 2, the official affirmed Vietnam is an important trade partner of the EU as wellas its member countries. Therefore, his visit this time aims tocontinue promoting bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade.
According to him, the signing of the JustEnergy Transition Partnership (JETP) by Vietnam, the EU and partners is animportant milestone in international collaboration in climate change response. The EC is drafting and developing a capital mobilisation plan toimplement JETP expected to be announced at the 28th United NationsClimate Change Conference in mid-December in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Regarding the fight against illegal,unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, the official stated the EC recognises Vietnam’s huge efforts in perfecting the legalframework in this issue, adding that it will soon send another delegation toVietnam to address related problems.
An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA)
For his part, Man said that Vietnamwelcomes positive results in the implementation of the EU - Vietnam Free TradeAgreement (EVFTA), which makes an important contribution to promoting bilateraltrade ties, especially in the context that the global economy, and supply chainare facing a lot of difficulties and uncertainties.
Over recent times, Vietnam has made effortsto handle issues of concern to the EU, especially that of market openingfor pharmaceuticals, he stated.
He proposed the guest help push theratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) byparliaments of several EU members.
The official also suggested the EC and theEU Trade Commission encourage EU businesses to invest in Vietnam, especially inhigh-quality projects in processing, renewable energy and logistics; and supportVietnam in terms of capital, technology, legal affairs, human resources, greeneconomic development, digital transformation, just energy transition, and climatechange response.
Man expressed his hope that the EC will soon remove its "yellow card" warningagainst Vietnamese seafood exports, stressing that Vietnam is committed to maintainingclose coordination with the EU to solve existing problems towards sustainablefisheries cooperation between the two sides. He suggested the EU continue tosupport the in sustainable fisheries exploitation projects and livelihoodtransformation for Vietnamese fishermen./.
Vietnam has seriously implemented recommendations made by the European Commission (EC) to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
The inspection delegation from the European Commission (EC) acknowledged and highly evaluated Vietnam’s efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, especially the Government and Prime Minister’s political resolve and direction, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien.
Vietnam has set a great example of cooperation with the European Union (EU), President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen told Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha in Brussels on October 25.
Vietnam always regards the EU as one of the most important partners in its foreign policy, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed at a reception for visiting European Commission (EC) Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis in Hanoi on November 2.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man (R) receives EC Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis (Photo: VNA) 
An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
