(VOVWORLD) - State President Luong Cuong held talks with his Lithuanian counterpart Gitanas Nauseda in Hanoi on Thursday morning, during which he affirmed Vietnam always values and wishes to strengthen cooperation with Lithuania, its important traditional partner in Europe.
 Vietnamese President Luong Cuong holds talks with Lithuanian counterpart Gitanas Nauseda in Hanoi on June 12, 2025 (Photo: VOV) |
During the talks, the two leaders agreed to continue strengthening contacts and exchanges at all levels, especially high-level visits, across all channels in order to further consolidate mutual political trust and understanding, and lay a solid foundation for expanding bilateral cooperation in all fields.
They agreed to expand collaboration mechanisms, accelerate the establishment of an Intergovernmental Committee on Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, effectively implement the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to facilitate greater market access for goods from both countries, not only into each other's market but also into the broader EU and ASEAN markets, and proceed discussions toward the signing of specific cooperation documents, including a double taxation avoidance agreement, to eliminate barriers and promote smooth trade and investment relations.
The two countries will step up experience sharing and enhance collaboration in science – technology, particularly advanced technology, digital technology, IT, fintech, AI, green transition, and renewable energy, describing them as critical to each country's development.
Both sides reached consensus on promoting defense-security cooperation in accordance with international law and the two countries' respective policies and legislation, especially in crime prevention and information security and safety, to contribute to common peace and security.
Hailing Lithuania’s early ratification of the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), the Vietnamese State leader urged Lithuania to advocate the remaining EU members' ratification this pact, and support the European Commission (EC)'s removal of the “yellow card” on IUU fishing for Vietnam's seafood exports at the earliest opportunity.
At the end of the talks, the two leaders witnessed the signing of a number of cooperative agreements between the two countries in energy, science, technology, agriculture and finance.