National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan received visiting Chairperson of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) Bernd Lange in Hanoi on July 26, during which the two sides discussed cooperation potential between Vietnam and the European Union (EU) for times ahead.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) receives Chairperson of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade Bernd Lange (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan receivedvisiting Chairperson of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) Bernd Lange in Hanoi on July 26, during whichthe two sides discussed cooperation potential between Vietnam and the EuropeanUnion (EU) for times ahead.
TheVietnamese top legislator spoke highly of and thanked the contributions made byBernd Lange in promoting friendship between the Vietnamese NA and the European Parliament (EP), sayingthat it has helped to further strengthen the comprehensive cooperation betweenVietnam and the EU.
She affirmed that with the existing potential and wishes of both sides, theVietnam-EU collaboration can be fostered.
The official signing and approval of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)and the free trade agreement between Vietnam and four members ofthe European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will create newfound momentum forthe two sides to maximise on their potential, thus bringing more cooperationand investment opportunities for business communities and people in Vietnam andthe EU, she stressed.
Ngan affirmed that the Vietnamese NA and Government are actively completinglegal frameworks to better the country’s business and investment environment,making it easier for foreign enterprises in general, and European firms in particular,to operate stably and effectively in Vietnam.
Forhis part, Bernd Lange said that the stable economic development with highgrowth has contributed to helping promote poverty reduction in Vietnam.
He said the EP is making every effort to promote the official signing and approval of the EVFTA, which isslated for late 2018.
The INTA commits to doing its best in making the signing and approval of theagreement effective on the basis of cooperation with the National Assembly ofVietnam and to solve any outstanding issues.
Duringthe reception, the Vietnamese top legislator also affirmed Vietnam is aresponsible member in implementing commitments during the process of joining new-generationFTAs and international conventions.
She asserted the Vietnamese NA’s commitments to examining the legal system,thus continuing to legalise commitments and international treaties that Vietnamhas joined.
Ngan affirmed that Vietnam has always listened to the opinions given by Europeaneconomic policymakers and enterprises so that when the EVFTA is ratified, it willbe implemented in the most effective way, bringing practical benefits to bothsides.
Sheasked Bernd Lange, as Chairman of the INTA of the EP, to continue to supportand actively promote the two sides to sign the agreement in October this year onthe occasion of the 12th ASEM Summit.
Shealso hoped the EP will soon approve the EVFTA.–VNA
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The upcoming visit to Greece by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh from July 1-2 will help open up a new development era for the two countries, with more and bigger cooperation opportunities to meet their potential and aspirations.
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Vietnam always wishes to further promote the friendship and cooperation with the European Union (EU), Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has told Chairman of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade (INTA) Bernd Lange.
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.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) receives Chairperson of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade Bernd Lange (Source: VNA) 
