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President To Lam received the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) and the ambassadors and chargés d’affaires of EU member countries who came to pay a courtesy call on the new State leader of Vietnam in Hanoi on June 7.

The President said that the relations between Vietnam and EU countries are growing well on the basis of their good friendship, and the strengths and demands of each country. Vietnam has established strategic partnerships with four EU members, comprehensive partnerships with three, and sectoral strategic partnerships with three of them.

President To Lam received the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) and the ambassadors and chargés d’affaires of EU member countries. Photo: WVR

In the coming time, to develop relations between Vietnam and the EU and its member countries, the President requested ambassadors and chargés d’affaires to continue promoting the exchange of delegations at all levels, especially high-level ones, to enhance political trust, creating momentum for cooperation in all fields.

He wanted to effectively strengthen existing cooperation mechanisms to well implement the Vietnam-EU Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, and Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), as well as cooperation documents between Vietnam and EU countries.

This aims to remove obstacles and propose measures to promote cooperation, and strengthen response to global challenges, with priority given to effective implementation of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

He suggested the ambassadors raise voice to promote the remaining EU countries’ ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), the European Commission’s removal of the "yellow card" warning over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with consideration of the development gap between the two sides and Vietnamese fishermen’s livelihood, and support for Vietnam to develop sea-based economy and sustainable aquaculture.

President To Lam hopes that ambassadors and charge d'affaires will be an important bridge to promote Vietnam's relations with the EU. Photo: Tuan Viet

To Lam appreciated the EU's strategies and initiatives for cooperation with the Indo-Pacific region, with a balanced approach and many cooperation priorities consistent with Vietnam's sustainable development goals.

The President affirmed that Vietnam is ready to act as a bridge between the EU and the region, promoting cooperation through the ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership framework as well as between ASEAN and EU member countries.

He underlined Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization and diversification of relations, and being a responsible member of the international community.

Regarding the East Sea, both sides affirmed that they continue to strongly support the resolution of disputes in the East Sea by peaceful means, in accordance with international law, UNCLOS 1982, contributing to ensuring security, safety and freedom of navigation, consolidating peace, stability and prosperity of the region.

President Lam expressed his hope that the ambassadors and chargés d’affaires will contribute more to Vietnam’s friendship and comprehensive cooperation with the EU and member countries, thus helping to lift Vietnam-EU cooperation to a new height.

EU Ambassador Julien Guerrier said Vietnam is one of the important partners of the bloc in the Asia-Pacific, including Southeast Asia. The EU hopes to foster trade and investment ties with Vietnam and considers the cooperation with the latter as a model for its collaboration with other developing countries in the world, he went on, adding that the EU wishes to assist the Southeast Asian nation to achieve the national development targets for 2045 and net zero emissions by 2050.

Ambassador Julien Guerrier affirmed that the relationship between the two sides still has much potential for cooperation in the future such as developing green, digital and circular economy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, justice, labor, defense and security, and responding to climate change with priority in implementing the JETP.

The ambassador voiced his belief that under President Lam’s leadership, the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and EU countries will develop even more strongly and extensively to significantly contribute to regional and global peace, security, and stability.

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