Vietnam wishes for all-around co-operation with German state
VOV.VN - Vietnam desires the eastern German federal State of Thüringen to ramp up ties with its partners in areas where the State has strengths such as agriculture, high technology, manufacturing, and processing, as well as launching co-operation schemes within the framework of the Fair Energy Transition Partnership (JEPT) agreement.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son made the statement at a reception held on November 7 in Hanoi for Minister-President of Thüringen Bodo Ramelow who is on a working visit to Vietnam.
At the reception, FM Son welcomed the visit of the German official and his delegation, which took place amid positive progress made in the Vietnam - Germany Strategic Partnership.
The two sides have maintained meetings and exchange delegations at all levels, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz making a successful visit to Vietnam back in 2022.
The Vietnamese diplomat highlighted Germany and the State of Thuringia as important partners of the nation, expressing confidence that Bodo Rammelow's visit will contribute to creating fresh momentum for the relationship between the two nations, as well as with the State of Thuringia, thereby meeting the interests of their localities and businesses.
With a view to further developing ties, Minister Son suggested that Thüringen State support the German Parliament to adopt the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), adding that the deal will open up new co-operation opportunities for business communities, investors, and localities of both nations.
The official also suggested that Thüringen bolster linkages with Vietnamese partners across the fields of its strengths such as agriculture, high technology, processing, and manufacturing.
Both sides should seek to enhance human resources training co-operation in various sectors, Minister Son said, affirming the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will help to enhance connection between Thüringen and competent ministries, sectors, localities, and businesses in Vietnam.
He used the occasion to thank Thüringen for its support for the Vietnamese people who are living and working in the German state.
In response, Ramelow affirmed that Thüringen desires to become a trustworthy partner of Vietnam, viewing the nation as a dynamic market with huge potential for further collaboration in the region.
He agreed with Minister Son’s recommendations on measures aimed at boosting bilateral trade, while affirming Thüringen’s readiness to serve as a bridge for Vietnamese enterprises to access the German market and many others throughout Europe.
The official said he will accompany the nation in human resources training, particularly in the fields of environment, energy transition, circular economy, and health care.
He applauded the contributions made by more than 4,000 Vietnamese people who reside in the state with regards to its socioeconomic development, highlighting that the state has carried out a wide range of incentives to ensure employment, social integration, and cultural identity of the Vietnamese community.
As part of his working trip, Rammelow and his entourage held meetings with several ministries and localities, including Hanoi, Phu Tho, and Da Nang, as well as launching a string of activities to connect both sides’ businesses.
