Vietnam-Germany aim to elevate relations to new heights

The National Assembly Chairman emphasized that Germany is one of Vietnam's leading important partners in Europe; the relationship between the two countries has recently developed strongly, substantially and effectively in many fields.

On the afternoon of October 28, at the National Assembly House, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man received Vice President of the German Social Democratic Party Achim Post and Chairman of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade Bernd Lange, along with members of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) delegation on the occasion of their working visit to Vietnam to attend the 10th Dialogue between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the German Social Democratic Party.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed that the visit of the German Social Democratic Party delegation this time is of great significance, marking a new milestone in the relationship between the two Parties and the two countries, promoting the results of the 9th Dialogue between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the German Social Democratic Party held in Germany; respectfully and gratefully acknowledged Germany's support and assistance in recent times, through ODA, as well as cooperation in the fields of digital transformation, green growth, education , environment and especially vaccine support in the prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Appreciating the European Union (EU) for considering Vietnam a priority partner in its cooperation policy with the Asia -Pacific region, the National Assembly Chairman expressed his gratitude to the EU for providing humanitarian aid of 650,000 euros to help Vietnam overcome the consequences of recent storms and floods.

Vice President of the German Social Democratic Party Achim Post and Chairman of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade Bernd Lange thanked National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man for his time and expressed his pleasure at witnessing the development of cooperation between Vietnam-Germany and Vietnam-EU in recent times. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Germany diplomatic relations, with the cooperation between the two countries developing increasingly deeply, effectively and comprehensively, achieving success on all pillars of cooperation.

Mr. Achim Post, Head of the delegation and Vice Chairman of the Federal Party of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SPD), speaks. (Photo: Doan Tan/VNA)

In addition, since the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the European Union (EVFTA) came into effect on August 1, 2020, trade cooperation between the EU and Vietnam has made great strides; EU-Vietnam trade turnover has increased by 12-15% annually over the past 5 years.

In the context of complicated developments in the world situation, Vice President of the German Social Democratic Party Achim Post and Chairman of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade Bernd Lange emphasized that strengthening and developing good friendship relations plays a very important role on the basis of understanding, trust and mutual respect; expressing his belief that the Vietnam-Germany Strategic Partnership, as well as the Vietnam-European Union Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation, will continue to develop strongly in the coming time.

According to National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, the cooperative relationship between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the German Federal Parliament has developed well in recent times. The two sides regularly maintain delegation exchanges, share legislative and supervisory experiences, and closely coordinate at multilateral parliamentary forums.

Recognizing and appreciating the support of the German Social Democratic Party for the Vietnam-European Union Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), the National Assembly Chairman hopes that the German Social Democratic Party will continue to promote its role and voice so that the German Parliament can soon complete the ratification procedures of this Agreement, opening up new opportunities for cooperation, investment and trade, bringing practical benefits to businesses and people of the two countries. The Vietnamese National Assembly attaches importance to and learns from the legislative and supervisory experience of countries with a complete rule of law and institutional framework, including Germany, to apply appropriately in practice.

The National Assembly Chairman said that Vietnam always pays attention to the guidelines and policies of the Social Democratic Party of Germany and the German Federal Government, in which the Social Democratic Party of Germany plays an important role; highly appreciated the maintenance of the Dialogue mechanism between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Social Democratic Party of Germany over the past 14 years, which has become an important channel for exchanging theories and practical experiences between the two Parties.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man believes that through this Dialogue and working sessions with Vietnamese partners, the Social Democratic Party of Germany will better understand Vietnam's path of sustainable development, independent, self-reliant, peaceful, cooperative and international integration foreign policy in the context of many changes in the world.

Regarding cooperation with the EU/European Parliament (EP), the National Assembly Chairman said that the Vietnam-EU relationship in general and the cooperation between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the EP in particular have continued to develop very positively in recent times; highly appreciated the increasingly substantive and effective cooperation between the two legislative bodies in the spirit of dialogue, understanding and construction. The two sides have maintained a stable parliamentary dialogue channel on the basis of the Cooperation Agreement signed in 2010, creating an important foundation for enhancing exchanges and promoting mutual understanding.

The National Assembly Chairman believes that Vietnam and the EU will soon upgrade their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to facilitate multifaceted cooperation, not only between Vietnam and the EU but also between Southeast Asia and Europe.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man received the delegation. (Photo: Doan Tan/VNA)

Regarding cooperation with Germany, the National Assembly Chairman emphasized that this is one of Vietnam's leading important partners in Europe. The relationship between the two countries has recently developed strongly, substantially and effectively in many fields, especially in politics-diplomacy, economics, education, science-technology and development cooperation. The two sides are working towards raising the Vietnam-Germany relationship to a new level, commensurate with the potential and desires of both sides.

At the meeting, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Vice Chairman of the German Social Democratic Party Achim Post and Chairman of the European Parliament's International Trade Committee Bernd Lange discussed and shared about Vietnam's organizational and apparatus arrangement; the building of a digital National Assembly... and a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern./.

(TTXVN/Vietnam+)

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