Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang receives Chairman of the Committee on International Trade (INTA) at the European Parliament Bernd Lange. Photo: An Dang/VNA

Meeting Chairman of the Committee on International Trade (INTA) at the European Parliament Bernd Lange in Hanoi on Thursday, the Deputy PM asked Lange to raise an important voice to promote the 10 remaining EU members’ ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and push the European Commission to soon lift the “yellow card” warning for Vietnam’s seafood exports on the basis of the recognition of Vietnam’s efforts against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The EU official said Vietnam and the EU boast stable and trustworthy relations and sound cooperation in multiple areas, so both sides need to work closely to continue developing this relationship in a more intensive and extensive manner in the future.

He acknowledged Vietnam’s efforts over the recent past, particularly in monitoring fishing vessels and refining the legal corridor, and recommended that Vietnam boost law enforcement in its localities.