By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
NetZero.VN - Net Zero Viet NamNetZero.VN - Net Zero Viet NamNetZero.VN - Net Zero Viet Nam
  • English
    • Tiếng Việt
  • Home
  • News / Events
    • Events
    • Cà phê Net Zero
    • Net Zero Talks
  • Opinion
  • Projects
  • Forums
  • Topics
    • Agriculture – Forestry
    • Construction & Transport
    • Culture, Sports, Tourism
    • Education & Communication
    • Energy
    • Finance
    • Industry
    • Policies
    • Resources & Environment
    • Science & Technology
    • Sustainable Development
  • Multimedia
    • Podcast
    • Videos
    MultimediaShow More
    [HTV] Net Zero Through Heritage
    NetZero.VN 11/03/2025
    Carbon credit market: New opportunities for Vietnamese businesses
    Vietnam News Agency 29/05/2024
    Vietnam works to prevent biodiversity degradation
    Vietnam News Agency 16/04/2024
    Vietnam develops offshore hydrogen production
    Vietnam News Agency 10/03/2024
    Green energy – A trend in sustainable development
    Vietnam News Agency 07/01/2024
  • Resources
    • Legal documents
    • Presentations
    • Publications
    • Reports
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
NetZero.VN - Net Zero Viet NamNetZero.VN - Net Zero Viet Nam
Font ResizerAa
  • English
    • Tiếng Việt
  • Home
  • News / Events
    • Events
    • Cà phê Net Zero
    • Net Zero Talks
  • Opinion
  • Projects
  • Forums
  • Topics
    • Agriculture – Forestry
    • Construction & Transport
    • Culture, Sports, Tourism
    • Education & Communication
    • Energy
    • Finance
    • Industry
    • Policies
    • Resources & Environment
    • Science & Technology
    • Sustainable Development
  • Multimedia
    • Podcast
    • Videos
  • Resources
    • Legal documents
    • Presentations
    • Publications
    • Reports
Follow US
© 2023-2025 NetZero.VN | Net Zero VietNam JSC. All Rights Reserved.
NetZero.VN - Net Zero Viet Nam > Topics > Sustainable Development > Việt Nam gives high regard to EU’s support in development and integration: foreign minister
NewsSustainable Development

Việt Nam gives high regard to EU’s support in development and integration: foreign minister

The Southeast Asian nation is the first country in ASEAN to have an all-round cooperation with the EU, including politics, trade, national defence and security.

Vietnam News Agency 30/07/2024
SHARE
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn during talks with Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in Hà Nội on Tuesday. (Photo: An Đăng, VNA/VNS)

Việt Nam gives high regard to the European Union’s assistance in the country’s socioeconomic development and global integration, foreign minister Bùi Thanh Sơn said at a press conference following his talks with Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

Fontelles was leading the EU delegation to attend late Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng’s funeral, highlighting the latter’s contributions to Việt Nam’s rising position in the global context, as well as the Việt Nam-EU relations.

Việt Nam and the EU have seen positive progress in all areas of cooperation, notably with four cooperation agreements and eight dialogue mechanisms.

The Southeast Asian nation is also the first country in ASEAN to have an all-round cooperation with the EU, including politics, trade, national defence and security.

The EU is the largest non-refundable aid provider as well as a leading trade-investment partner of Việt Nam, with positive progress brought by the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) after four years of execution.

Their bilateral trade turnover reached US$58.5 billion in 2023. This figure in the first six months of 2024 was $24.7 billion, a 16 percent year-on-year increase.

EU is the fifth largest investor in Việt Nam with nearly $30 billion in accumulated FDI (foreign direct investment). Meanwhile, Việt Nam is the largest trade partner of the EU in ASEAN and the 16th largest globally.

Vietnamese foreign minister Sơn requested that the EU continue its ODA (official development assistance) for Việt Nam through bilateral and multilateral channels, as well as regional programmes.

This support should focus on key sectors for Việt Nam’s sustainable development such as public governance capacity, green economy, digital economy, circular economy and sustainable fisheries.

He also requested the EU recognise Việt Nam’s efforts in countering illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and soon remove the ‘yellow card’ for Vietnamese seafood exports.

Other areas for cooperation include the ratification of the EU-Việt Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

Reaffirming the EU’s support for Việt Nam’s net-zero commitment through JETP, Fontelles emphasised that the immediate crucial task was to accelerate progress based on project priorities and institutional reforms.

Việt Nam also welcomed the EU’s positive role in the Indo-Pacific through initiatives and strategies that strengthen the cooperation between the EU and the region.

In addition to the EU’s Global Gateway Initiative, Việt Nam also supported enhancing the ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership.

Discussing regional and international issues of mutual concern, Việt Nam appreciated the EU’s role and contributions in maintaining peace, stability, cooperation, freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea (known internationally as the South China Sea) based on international laws.

(VNS)

TAGGED:EVFTAVietnam EU
SOURCES:Việt Nam News
Previous Article Promoting green innovation in SMEs
Next Article KCN Vietnam takes up green mission
Leave a review Leave a review

Leave a Review Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Latest
Vietnam opens door to foreign carbon credit traders

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has proposed expanding the list…

Việt Nam becomes model in implementing SDGs: UN chief

Ambassador Đỗ Hùng Việt presented his credentials to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio…

Cà Mau Province household waste sorting protects environment

Many rural communities in Cà Mau Province have gradually developed the habit…

New solution to reduce plastic waste in Vietnam

A well-designed Deposit Return System (DRS) can be a game-changer for Vietnam…

Shaping Việt Nam’s carbon credit market demands robust institutional framework

Việt Nam stands at a pivotal juncture as it seeks to actualise…

“Made in Vietnam Energy” dialogue held in Hanoi

The "Made in Vietnam Energy" dialogue was co-organized in Hanoi on June…

Vietnam sharpens focus on offshore wind

A meeting on June 11 brought together Vietnamese authorities and international partners…

VSBF 2025 tackles governance and sustainability challenges

In an era marked by climate disruption, geopolitical volatility, and shifting stakeholder…

A new symbol of responsible production

Vietnam’s rice industry marked a significant milestone on June 5 with the…

Plan to limit fossil-fuel vehicles in urban districts of Hà Nội cannot be delayed too long

Hà Nội's municipal authorities held a working session on Monday with the…

Xem thêm

FinanceNewsPolicies

Việt Nam welcomes European firms for shared successes: PM Chính

Vietnam News Agency 03/03/2025
Culture, Sports, TourismNewsSustainable Development

EU-Vietnam Sustainable Design Awards aim to match sustainability with lifestyle

Vietnam Investment Review 11/09/2024
News

EU underscores importance of trade with Vietnam

Vietnam Investment Review 10/08/2024
NewsNinh ThuanPolicies

EU to continue support for Vietnam’s path to green future

Vietnam News Agency 30/05/2024
Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter Youtube
NETZERO.VN
  • About us
  • Our team
  • Strategic Partners
  • Contact
Infomation
  • Forums
  • Multimedia
  • Recruitment

Sign up for free

Subscribe to our newsletter

Join the community
© 2025 NetZero.VN | Net Zero VietNam JSC. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account