Congratulating his guest on assuming tasks in Vietnam, PM Phuc expressed his belief the diplomat will make active contributions to the bilateral relations and affirmed that the EU is Vietnam’s important partner.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Ambassador Pier Giorgio Aliberti, head of the EU delegation to Vietnam, on November 22.

The Government leader spoke highly of the EU’s viewpoint on the East Sea issue, supporting safety, security and freedom of aviation and navigation in the East Sea, as well as abiding by international law.

Next year, Vietnam will shoulder the role of the ASEAN Chair and a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, PM Phuc said, expressing his belief that the Vietnam – EU cooperation will become constantly better.

The leader said he hopes that in the term of the ambassador, bilateral trade will be no less than 20 billion USD while investment and exchanges between the two sides will increase. He wished his guest a successful term in the country and become a good friend who closely cooperates with the Vietnamese side.

For his part, the diplomat held that the Vietnam – EU relations are in a very fine stage. However, he also said this is also a challenge for him, especially in implementing agreements and treaties the two sides have reached.

As for the East Sea issue, the ambassador affirmed that the EU supports Vietnam’s viewpoint on the basis of respect to international law.

European travel agencies explore tourism destinations in Hanoi

A tourism promotion event was held in Hanoi on November 12 with the participation of 30 travel agencies from ten European countries.

European travel firms study tourism cooperation in northern region

A delegation of 40 travel businesses from Europe is paying a visit to the capital city of Hanoi and the northern province of Ninh Binh and Quang Ninh to study tourism potential.

Vietnamese player defeats European champion in FIDE World Cup

Vietnamese International Grandmaster Le Quang Liem has defeated defending European champion Vladislav Artemiev of Russia in the third round of the FIDE World Cup in the town of Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.

European Literature Days in Vietnam opens

The European Literature Days in Vietnam officially opened in Hanoi on May 2, with the participation of many ambassadors, cultural institutes, and cultural centres of European countries in Vietnam, as well as representatives of many publishing houses and numerous European literature lovers.

Enhancing Vietnam - European Union relations

 

Source: VNA