Polish Sejm to soon ratify investment deal between EU and Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Polish Sejm (Lower House) will soon ratify the investment protection agreement between the European Union and Vietnam and lobby the European Commission to remove the yellow card against Vietnamese seafood exported into the bloc.
Speaker of the Polish Sejm Szymon Holownia made the commitment during his meeting with visiting Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Warsaw on January 17.
Holownia highly appreciated Chinh’s visit, which he said marks an important milestone in Vietnam-Poland relations as the two countries are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations (1950-2025) this year.
The Speaker praised the positive and substantive developments in the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, especially in politics-diplomacy, economics, education, culture, and tourism.
He expressed a strong desire to strengthen relations with Vietnam to the highest possible level, particularly in the context of global uncertainties that pose numerous challenges to countries.
Chinh for his part affirmed that his visit was to strongly promote the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries across all fields.
He thanked the Polish parliament for establishing the Poland-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group, reflecting the deep affection of the Polish people for Vietnam.
Chinh emphasized Vietnam’s appreciation for Poland’s heartfelt assistance during its struggle for national liberation and current development, including healthcare and educational projects that remain valuable and impactful in Vietnam.
He acknowledged the positive developments in various fields of bilateral relations and the dynamic cooperation between the two parliaments.
Both sides agreed to enhance exchanges at all levels, particularly high-level visits, across Party, State, Government, and parliamentary channels, as well as through people-to-people exchanges. They committed to promoting cooperation between parliamentary committees and leveraging the role of the two countries Parliamentary Friendship Groups.
Highlighting the importance of trade and investment cooperation as a pillar of bilateral relations, the Prime Minister and the Speaker agreed to strengthen cooperation in this area to match the strong political and cultural ties between the two countries, striving to raise two-way trade to US$5 billion.
Both sides pledged to further close cooperation and mutual support at multilateral forums and international organizations, particularly at the United Nations and ASEAN-EU platforms.
Holownia expressed Poland’s desire to join ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) soon.
On security matters, including the East Sea, both parties emphasized the importance of resolving disputes through peaceful means, including diplomatic and legal processes, in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Holownia praised the Vietnamese community in Poland as a reputable, hardworking, and industrious group that makes significant contributions to Poland and serves as a bridge connecting the two countries.
Chinh expressed gratitude and hoped for the Sejm’s support in recognizing the Vietnamese community as a minority group in Poland.
He also extended an invitation from National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man to Speaker Szymon Holownia to visit Vietnam.
