Union of Vietnamese Business Associations in Europe hold congress for new term
VOV.VN - The Union of Vietnamese Business Associations in Europe has recently held a congress for the 2024-2028 term, with the participation of delegates and Vietnamese businessmen from European nations, and leaders of Vietnamese diplomatic representative agency in the Czech Republic.
Over the past years, the Union of Vietnamese Business Associations has seen constant development with 19 members from 12 European nations and become a forum for Vietnamese businesses in Europe to connect and share experience through business forums.
Regarding the future direction, the Union of Vietnamese Business Associations in Europe determined that it is necessary to fine-tune the organizational structure and develop stronger membership in Western European countries.
This is alongside maintaining and developing annual business forums, intensifying exchange activities and connecting Vietnamese businesses in Europe, and enhancing links with domestic businesses and sponsor young business associations.
At the congress, delegates elected a new Executive Committee for the 2024-2028 term including 37 members, with Nguyen Thai Ngoc being elected Chairman.
On behalf of the Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic, Ambassador Duong Hoai Nam affirmed that Vietnamese diplomatic representative agencies in Europe in general, including the Czech Republic, always accompany business associations and serves as a bridge for businesses to invest in the country as well as promote economic diplomacy.
The Union suggested that businesses carefully study the current agreements between Vietnam and the European Union (EU) such as the Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Vietnam - EU Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) to find new opportunities, thereby augmenting economic cooperation between Vietnam and European countries.
The Chairman of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe also congratulated the congress on its success and hoped that business associations would accompany and support the Union in activities connecting the community as well as fostering Vietnam-EU relations.
At the end of the congress, representatives of the Union of Vietnamese Business Associations in Europe presented donations to support people affected by the fire at Marywilska Shopping Center in Poland.
