The Prime Minister called for stronger, more substantive cooperation between Hamburg and Vietnamese localities, particularly in promising sectors such as seaports, logistics, the maritime economy, green transition, smart cities, science and technology, and education.
He also sought Hamburg's support in promoting products and connecting markets to boost the consumption of Vietnamese goods in Germany, leveraging the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), and connecting Vietnamese enterprises with Hamburg’s renewable energy clusters and global offshore wind power supply chains.
For his part, First Mayor Tschentscher said the Vietnam-Germany Strategic Partnership framework and the EVFTA serve as vital drivers for cooperation. Hamburg and German businesses are keen to deepen long-term cooperation with Vietnam, especially in seaports, logistics, transportation, wind power, higher education, and science and technology, he said and encouraged Vietnamese enterprises to explore opportunities in Germany to expand trade with Germany and the wider EU.
