At his meeting with President Macron, PM Chinh expressed his elation at seeing the French leader again and conveyed greetings from Party General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

He highlighted the success of Macron’s recent state visit to Vietnam, which provided added impetus for the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. The Vietnamese cabinet leader congratulated France on its achievements under Macron’s leadership, including the successful organization of UNOC-3, and affirmed Vietnam’s support for France’s role as host. This was reflected in Vietnam’s approval of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) at the conference.

In response, President Macron thanked PM Chinh for attending and delivering a key-note speech at UNOC-3. He also expressed appreciation for the warm and respectful welcome during his recent visit to Vietnam and said he believed the Prime Minister’s visit to France would help advance the outcomes of the previous one in a substantive way.

Amid growing global challenges, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and making each country a key partner for the other in Asia and Europe. They agreed to intensify exchanges at all levels, especially high-level visits, to build political trust and review the implementation of bilateral cooperation agreements.

On economic, trade and investment cooperation, PM Chinh emphasized the “three diversifications” of markets, supply chains, and products. He urged France to work hand in hand with Vietnam to expand two-way trade and open markets further, especially in light of global economic uncertainties.

He also called on France to complete internal procedures for ratifying the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), and to support the European Commission in lifting the IUU “yellow card” against Vietnamese seafood. Both sides agreed on the need to enhance energy security, support the energy transition, and expand joint climate adaptation projects.

Regarding science and technology, a new pillar of bilateral cooperation, PM Chinh underlined the need to effectively carry out the intergovernmental agreement on science, technology, and innovation. He called on France to assist Vietnam in building capacity in strategic areas such as aerospace, satellite technology, energy, biotechnology, digital technology, semiconductors, quantum technology, digital infrastructure, and the digital economy.

On artificial intelligence, President Macron supported PM Chinh’s proposal for France to become one of Vietnam’s key partners in ensuring AI is developed in a transparent, fair and sustainable manner. Both leaders also laid stress on the vital role of French medicine in Vietnam’s healthcare system, and consented to deepen medical cooperation, while positioning Vietnam as a model for the application of French medical technology in Southeast Asia.

The Vietnamese Government chief affirmed he will instruct Vietnamese ministries and agencies to seriously and effectively implement the two sides’ high-level agreements. He also asked President Macron to direct relevant French agencies to closely coordinate with Vietnamese counterparts to augment cooperation across fields in a substantive, effective manner, in line with the level of their comprehensive strategic partnership.

The two leaders also exchanged views on international and regional issues of shared concern. They concurred to boost closer coordination to beef up cooperation with Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Both reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace, stability, and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea), in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). They also concurred to enhance maritime cooperation, including on the blue economy, maritime security, and marine environmental protection.

On this occasion, PM Chinh invited France to send a high-level delegation to Hanoi for the signing ceremony of the UN Convention on Cybercrime, scheduled for October 2025.

During his separate meetings with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, PM Chinh expressed his confidence that under their leadership, the European Union will overcome current challenges and continue to grow and flourish.

The EU leaders reaffirmed the bloc’s high regard for its relationship with Vietnam and expressed interest in elevating it to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Looking ahead, PM Chinh proposed that Vietnam and the EU prioritize upgrading ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, accelerate ratification of the EVIPA, and work toward removing the “yellow card” warning on Vietnamese seafood exports.

He stressed that the EU should deepen its ties  with Southeast Asia,a populous, dynamic, and high-potential region, and affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to serve as a bridge to help the EU boost ties with ASEAN.

The EU leaders agreed to work with Vietnam to realize these cooperation priorities and noted that more EU member states are expected to ratify the EVIPA in the near future.

Amid global and regional uncertainties, both sides agreed to bolster coordination in promoting multilateral cooperation.

The EU leaders noted that the bloc prioritizes closer ties with ASEAN, including Vietnam. They reaffirmed the EU’s policy of working with countries and regions to foster a multipolar world and avoid confrontation, an aim pursued through a series of summits with partners such as ASEAN.

On regional and global matters, the EU leaders hailed Vietnam’s constructive contributions to peace and security, as well as its consistent support for fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter, including peaceful dispute resolution, respect for sovereignty, and territorial integrity. They also voiced support for ASEAN’s position on the East Sea.

On the occasion, PM Chinh invited President Costa, President von der Leyen, and other EU leaders to visit Vietnam at a mutually convenient time. The EU leaders said visits will be arranged in the near future.

Vietnam reaffirms “three readiness” commitment at Deltas of the World Summit

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to its “three readiness” strategy, by sharing knowledge and experience, participating in regional and global initiatives, and actively contributing to global climate efforts, while addressing a Deltas of the World Summit on June 9.