Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation with EC
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has met with Valdis Dombrovskis, vice president of the European Commission (EC) on the sidelines of the recent OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023 in Paris, France.
Son suggested that the EC soon remove IUU yellow card for Vietnamese seafood exports and encourage the parliaments of member states of the European Union (EU) to soon ratify the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
He also suggested that the two sides work closely together to implement commitments under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) deal to support Vietnam in energy transition.
The EC Vice President for his part acknowledged Vietnam’s request regarding the EVFTA ratification and affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner for the EU in the Asia-Pacific region. He asked the two sides to step up cooperation in trade-investment and climate change response.
The two sides expressed satisfaction at the positive developments in the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the EU in recent times, especially in economy-trade-investment.
They agreed to further strengthen the exchange of high-level delegations, and expand cooperation to labour and health care, along with existing fields of cooperation.
Regarding the East Sea issues, the two sides affirmed their support for settling disputes by peaceful negotiations on the basis of international law.