Prime Minister holds phone talks with EC President
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held phone talks with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on July 29 to discuss the implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc held phone talks with President of the European Commission Ursula vonder Leyen on July 29 to discuss the implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free TradeAgreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
The two sides agreed that along with with the EU-VietnamComprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Framework Agreement (PCA), theFramework Participation Agreement (FPA) in crisis management activities of theEU, and the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on the EU ForestLaw Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT), the signing and implementationof the EVFTA and EVIPA has turned Vietnam into a leading partner of the EU inthe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and one of the Asian-Pacificcountries having extensive and intensive relations with the EU in terms ofpolitics, economy, trade, development cooperation, environment, sustainableenergy, and defence-security.
🍎 They pledged to continue working closely together to implementeffectively the EVFTA as well as fully tap its win-win benefits, contributingto prompting trade liberalisation, cooperation and connectivity in the Asian-Pacific region, and recovering the regional andglobal economic growth that is profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
PM Phuc described the EVFTA as a golden opportunity for the two sides to intensifycollaboration and mutual development.
To optimise the opportunities, Vietnam suggested the EC join hands to enhance the implementation capacity and encourage EU member countries tosoon ratify the EVIPA and remove the yellow car for Vietnameseaquatic products.
The EC President said the EU attaches great importance tocooperation with Vietnamin all aspects. She spoke highly of Vietnam’s efforts in performing therole of the ASEAN Chair 2020 and a non-permanent member of the United NationsSecurity Council (UNSC).
꧅ She spoke of the EU’s vision about multilateral cooperation towardssustainable development, promoting ruled-based peace and security in the regionand the world, and the EU’s desire for joining more actively ASEAN-ledmechanisms, looking forward to expanding the ASEAN-EU cooperative relations.
The official suggested the two sides continuously share information andexperience in COVID-19 response, support their citizens as well as facilitate and gradually resume travels between Vietnam and the EU. She also expressed her concerns over the recent developments in the East Sea. The two sides emphasised the importance of keeping peace, securityand respect for international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Lawof the Sea (UNCLOS), and ensuring freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea. PM Phuc invited the EU official to visit Vietnam, and the invitation was accepted./.
The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) is able to coordinate with and create the necessary conditions for Vietnamese and Dutch companies to enhance business links, Vietrade Deputy Director Le Hoang Tai has said.
The European Commission (EC) on July 15 announced quotas for several Vietnamese agricultural products and rice in line with the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
Domestic banks are expected to face increasing competition, especially as European banks will be able to access the Vietnamese market when the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) takes effect.
The agriculture sector needs to address challenges related to branding, geographical indications, traceability, and intellectual property to take full advantage of the free trade agreement Vietnam has signed with the EU, speakers said at a meeting on July 24.
Reforming administrative procedures and improving infrastructure quality are decisive factors in capitalising on the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), heard a dialogue between officials of Ho Chi Minh City and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on July 28.
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.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Photo: VNA) 
