He held talks with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen, focusing on bilateral cooperation, regional security, and global challenges.
Vietnam and the EU underscored the importance of strengthening resilience, diversifying partnerships, and promoting stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region—including through the implementation of the EU’s Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Both sides welcomed the positive momentum in Vietnam-EU relations, particularly since the elevation of their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in January 2026.
The leaders reiterated their commitment to further deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including promoting investment under the "Global Gateway" initiative and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
They emphasized the importance of the full implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the early ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
Both sides agreed to work toward developing cooperation on critical raw materials, while continuing to strengthen collaboration in technology and innovation, education and training, the green transition, strategic infrastructure, the circular economy, and the blue economy.
They pledged to promote and protect human rights, including through relevant specialized dialogue mechanisms between the two parties. They underscored the importance and effectiveness of multilateralism and a rules-based international order.
President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen commended Vietnam’s constructive role within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The leaders expressed their anticipation for the summit marking the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-EU relations in 2027.
