At a reception for outgoing German Ambassador Christian Berger in Hanoi, the leader also called for Germany’s support to Vietnam in its industrial development.

PM Phuc expressed belief that more German investors will come to Vietnam, and his support for efforts to build a joint chamber of commerce and industry.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) and German Ambassador Christian Berger.

He spoke highly of Germany’s voice in the signing of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement, as well as the country’s backing of the viewpoint on a peaceful and stable East Sea, with the freedom of navigation and overflight guaranteed.

Expressing his delight at the effective operation of the Vietnam-Germany University, the PM called on Germany to create favourable conditions for Vietnamese students to study in the country and assist the German language teaching in Vietnam.

He said he hopes that the ambassador, in any position, will actively contribute to the Vietnam-Germany relationship.

For his part, Ambassador Christian Berger suggested Vietnam and Germany accelerate the establishment of the chamber of commerce and industry in order to create favourable conditions for their businesses to enhance cooperation, and set up a joint economic committee to discuss strategic cooperation orientations.

German firm develops bioactives for cosmetics from Vietnam’s rambutan

German group BASF has launched new rambutan-derived bioactives from by-products, offering a host of opportunities for cosmetics firms in Vietnam and benefiting the local rural community. 

German films come to cities across Vietnam

Children, teenagers and movies buffs will have chance to see exciting and emotional German films at festivals in Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. 

Football body, German club inks cooperation deal

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and Germany’s VfL Wolfsburg football club inked a cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Hanoi on June 18.

Vietnam, Germany seek to expand defence ties

Deputy Defence Minister, Sen. Lt. General Nguyen Chi Vinh, who led a Vietnamese high-ranking military delegation to pay a working visit to Germany from June 10-15, has held talks with Germany’s Defense State Secretary Peter Tauber.

Germany helps improve Vietnam’s SMEs via innovation programme

The Central Innovation Programme for Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), also known as ZIM, was introduced to Vietnamese and German firms and organisations at a workshop in Berlin on June 12.

Source: VNA