He was speaking while meeting in Brussels on Thursday with Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, and Development Cooperation Maxime Prévot, during an official visit to Belgium by Party General Secretary and President To Lam.
Mr. Trung proposed that the two countries focus on strengthening economic, trade, and investment cooperation in areas where they have strengths and potential, particularly seaports and logistics, and called for science, technology, and innovation to become new cooperation priorities alongside education, training, culture, tourism, and healthcare.
Mr. Prévot affirmed Belgium’s commitment to its relationship with Vietnam, and praised Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements and growing role on the international stage. He voiced support for broader economic, trade, and investment ties in areas where Belgium has strengths, particularly seaports, logistics, and high tech. He stressed the importance of making better use of cooperation opportunities between Vietnamese and Belgian localities.
The two sides underscored the importance of upholding multilateralism, respecting international law, promoting dialogue and cooperation to peacefully resolve disputes, and providing mutual support at the United Nations and other multilateral forums.
