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Mr. Josep Borrel Fontelles paid an official visit to Vietnam from July 29 to 31, at the invitation of Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
At the joint press conference, noon on July 30, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said that during the conversation, he thanked the High Representative on behalf of the EU for attending the National Funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and had official visit to Vietnam, showing the EU's respect for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong as well as Vietnam.
Minister Bui Thanh Son said that he and the EU High Representative were satisfied with the very positive developments between Vietnam and the EU in various fields. Exchanging delegations and contact at all levels, especially at high levels, helps strengthen political trust and at the same time expand cooperation in all fields.
Minister Bui Thanh Son said that during the talks, he highly appreciated the EU's support for Vietnam's socio-economic development, contributing to promoting the country's extensive international integration process. Vietnam.
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Talks between Vietnam and EU officials on July 30. Photo: Nhu Y
The Minister asked the EU to continue maintaining ODA cooperation for Vietnam through bilateral and multilateral channels, and the EU's cooperation programs with the region, focusing on areas of importance to progress. Vietnam's development process, such as strengthening public governance capacity, green economy, digital and circular economy, sustainable fisheries development, continuing to coordinate closely in effectively implementing the Trade Agreement free trade between the two sides.
Minister Bui Thanh Son proposed that the EU soon remove the IUU yellow card from Vietnam's seafood exports, based on recognizing the results and efforts achieved by Vietnam in IUU prevention.
The Minister also asked the EU High Representative to encourage the remaining member countries to soon ratify the Investment Protection Agreement between Vietnam and the EU (EVIPA), to bring bilateral economic cooperation to develop commensurate with potential of both sides.
The Minister requested the EU to provide maximum financial and technological support and human resource training for Vietnam to effectively implement the agreement within the framework of the Fair Energy Transition Partnership, including supporting Vietnam in establishing a market. carbon certificates with connection to international markets and implementation of green hydrogen projects...
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Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son at the talks. Photo: Nhu Y
Situation in the East Sea
Vietnam welcomes the EU to play an active role in the Indo-Pacific region through the implementation of a number of strategic and other initiatives, ready to act as a bridge to promote cooperation between the EU and the region. , Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed.
The Minister said that in recent times, Vietnam has actively participated in cooperation frameworks such as the EU's Global Gateway Initiative, contributing to promoting infrastructure connectivity, trade, investment, and energy conversion. In the coming time, Vietnam will continue to consider participating in programs and projects within the framework of this initiative, consistent with priorities, capacity and practice in Vietnam.
Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam supports strengthening strategic cooperation between the EU and ASEAN.
Minister Bui Thanh Son said that at the talks, the two sides also discussed a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the situation in the East Sea.
The Minister expressed concern that the situation in the East Sea has recently become complicated, posing potential risks to peace and stability in the region and affecting the interests of the international community.
We welcome and appreciate the EU's active contribution to maintaining peace, stability, cooperation, ensuring freedom of navigation, overflight and order at sea, based on international law in the region. East Sea region, including UNCLOS 1982"
Minister Bui Thanh Son
“I have asked the EU to continue to demonstrate its stance supporting the legitimate maritime rights and interests of countries in accordance with international law, as well as expressed in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). 1982, of which countries along the East Sea are members," said Minister Bui Thanh Son.
Important partner in regional strategy
At the press conference, Mr. Borrel affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner of the EU, and is the Southeast Asian country that has the most agreements with the EU.
Mr. Borrel said he discussed with Minister Bui Thanh Son the issue of fully implementing the EVFTA, implementing Vietnam's commitment to become a net zero emissions country by 0.
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EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell at a meeting with Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on July 30. (Photo: Nhu Y)
The two sides discussed supporting Vietnam to realize its commitments and implement the contents of this cooperation mechanism. It is important now to accelerate the process of identifying priority projects and legal reform issues, Mr. Borrel said.
The EU high representative said that the two sides discussed the international situation, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the implementation of international law everywhere in the world, including the Middle East, the Gaza Strip, and the East Sea. .
“In the matter of the South China Sea, we discussed the current rising tensions in this area. Geographically, (the South China Sea) may be far from Europe but the impacts are still clearly felt."
EU High Representative Josep Borrell Fontelles
The EU high representative said that the EU has trade interests in this sea, when 38% of EU imports and 22% of exports pass through the area.
"Any incident or tension that happens in this area can affect and affect our direct economic and trade interests here," he said.
He appreciated Vietnam's dialogue with related countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines on regional issues. "The EU can become a smart support factor for peace and security issues in this region," he affirmed.
He assessed Vietnam as an important partner of the EU in implementing the Indo-Pacific strategy, and expressed his desire to further strengthen cooperation between the two sides.
“I hope this visit will start the process of upgrading the relationship between the two sides, followed by a decision to deploy efforts, cooperation, and exchanges to promote upgrading the relationship to a Strategic Partnership. comprehensively in the near future," Mr. Borrel said.
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