This was shared by the Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, and Head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the European Union (EU), Nguyen Van Thao, with the World & Vietnam Newspaper on the occasion of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and the Vietnamese delegation attending the first Global Gateway Forum (GGF) in Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium.
The delegation's working visit lasted from October 25-26, at the invitation of the President of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen.
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| Ambassador of Vietnam to Belgium and Luxembourg, Head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the EU Nguyen Van Thao. (Photo: Tuan Anh) |
Promoting green and sustainable growth.
The EU's Global Gateway Strategy is one of the key strategies recently prioritized by the Union to enhance cooperation between the bloc and countries worldwide. The strategy focuses on infrastructure development investment, thereby promoting sustainable development, meeting global infrastructure needs, and reinforcing the values of the 27-member bloc.
In December 2021, this strategy was first announced, with priority areas including digital transformation, green energy transition, sustainable infrastructure and transport, health, and research and education. The EU expects to mobilize approximately 300 billion Euros for the period 2022-2027 for projects under the strategy.
According to Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao, this is the first time the GGF has been organized. With the theme "Together Stronger Through Sustainable Investment," the Forum will have six thematic discussion sessions focusing on several key areas such as promoting sustainable development, energy transition, health development, connectivity, and education between the EU and partner countries worldwide.
The ambassador noted that, in the context of a volatile global economy, the Global Gateway Strategy is expected to generate new resources to support developing countries in achieving their dual goals: building infrastructure and connectivity while simultaneously pursuing sustainable development goals.
The priority areas of the Global Gateway Strategy, as well as the themes of this Forum, align with Vietnam's interests and concerns, especially regarding digital infrastructure, green and clean energy transition, and comprehensive transport connectivity development.
Within the framework of the Forum, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha will deliver an important speech in the thematic session on Green Energy Transition and Green Hydrogen.
The Head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the EU affirmed: "The participation of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Vietnamese delegation will contribute to showcasing Vietnam's image as a responsible country, working together with other countries to address global issues and promote green and sustainable growth."
This is also an opportunity for Vietnam to reaffirm its strong commitments, determination, and consistent policies and actions following the 26th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) and through the Political Declaration establishing a partnership for a just energy transition (JETP declaration).
Further deepening Vietnam-EU cooperation.
The first GGF attracted considerable international attention, with the participation of many world leaders. Therefore, Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao believes that the discussions on green energy transition, digital infrastructure, healthcare, education, etc., will be an important opportunity for Vietnamese leaders to share their vision, experiences, concerns, and collaborative measures with EU partners and friends around the world, thereby contributing to addressing global issues.
| The EU has repeatedly affirmed its appreciation for Vietnam's role and position in the region, as demonstrated by the priority content of the bloc's key strategies such as the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Global Gateway Strategy. |
At the GFF, a Memorandum of Understanding will be signed between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance to contribute to achieving the objectives of the JETP declaration with Vietnam.
The Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg assessed: "This is one of the concrete steps in the process of implementing the JETP declaration that Vietnam established with the Group of Seven (G7) and the EU last year. Vietnam's early steps in implementing the JETP declaration and signing the Memorandum of Understanding with the EIB are highly appreciated by the EU."
In fact, the EU has repeatedly affirmed its appreciation for Vietnam's role and position in the region, as demonstrated by the priority content of the bloc's key strategies such as the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Global Gateway Strategy.
On this occasion, despite a packed schedule (as the EU combined the Forum with the European Council meeting), EC President Ursula von der Leyen and other high-ranking EU officials still took the time to meet privately with Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and the Vietnamese delegation. Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao affirmed: "This once again confirms the importance and expectations the EU places on its partnership with Vietnam."
Looking back, Vietnam-EU relations have made significant progress, especially since the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Vietnam is one of four countries in Asia that have an FTA with the EU.
Based on that, Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao noted that the specific contents and results of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha's visit and the delegation attending the GGF this time will be of great significance, contributing to further deepening Vietnam-EU cooperation, creating new developments, including opportunities to promote cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
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