(VOVworld) -  Vietnam’s market, legal framework, and business opportunities were introduced at a seminar on Monday in Val-el-Marne, a suburb of Paris entitled “Vietnam – Trade partner in Southeast Asia”.

A seminar on Monday in Val-el-Marne

Participants discussed Vietnam’s key products and favorable business conditions. Vietnam and the EU plan to sign a bilateral trade agreement by the end of this year. Val-de-Marne authorities discussed France’s market, strengths, and industries that could attract Vietnamese businesses. Bui Huy Son is Head of the Trade Promotion Agency (TPA) of Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade: “The seminar is part of a series of activities by the Trade Promotion Agency to promote Vietnam’s market and seek business opportunities to sell Vietnam’s key export items in France and Europe. Vietnam’s hard currency earners include textiles, minerals, electronic devices, and consumer products.”

Many French businesses are willing to develop trade cooperation with Vietnam

Elizabeth Rodrigues, the Director of the Development Agency of Val-de-Marne, said Vietnamese enterprises need to learn the import demand in each field in which Vietnam is strong:“Many French businesses are willing to develop trade cooperation with Vietnam. But I want to point out that both have just started a long journey and France needs to complete legal procedures with Vietnam’s functional agencies. It will take some time but it will play an important role in creating the necessary conditions for economic cooperation and exchanges.”