The two leaders reviewed development steps in the bilateral ties, and reached consensus on orientations to effectively harness the two countries’ potential to elevate their Comprehensive Partnership to a higher level for the benefit of both nations, thereby contributing to peace, stability and sustainable development in the two regions and the world.
PM Hung called for making economic, trade, investment and financial cooperation a key pillar of the bilateral ties, maximising the benefits of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), and prompting the Dutch parliament to ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) soon. He also proposed connecting the two countries’ financial and securities markets and attracting international resources for developing Vietnam’s international financial centre and capital market. PM Hung suggested more effectively implementing the two existing strategic partnerships on climate change response and water management (2010), and sustainable agriculture and food security (2014), while strengthening cooperation in green and digital transitions and sustainable development, and making science, technology and innovation a new pillar of bilateral cooperation.
He also called for early finalising cooperation arrangements in science and technology, innovation and semiconductor technology, with a focus on research and development centres, high-quality human resources training and connecting Vietnamese businesses to the semiconductor supply chain of the Netherlands, particularly with ASML Group.
PM Jetten said the Netherlands wishes to become an important partner of Vietnam in the region, and stands ready to deepen and expand the ties, working towards upgrading the bilateral relations. He welcomed Vietnam’s visa exemption for Dutch tourists and Vietnam Airlines’ launch of direct flights between the two countries in June 2026, saying that these measures have contributed to facilitating travel, people-to-people exchanges and tourism cooperation between the two nations.
