Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha meets with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki on November 28, 2024. (Photo: Huong Giang/ VNA)

President Alexander Stubb proposed that the two governments adopt measures to strengthen cooperation to match their individual potential and mutual interests. He emphasized the importance of expanding collaboration across all fields, prioritizing areas where Finland has strengths and Vietnam has corresponding needs.

Deputy PM Ha highlighted Finland’s special role in supporting Vietnam’s green economic development, sustainable transformation, and building of a circular economy. He affirmed Vietnam’s support for Finland in strengthening its cooperation with ASEAN.

Finnish Deputy Prime Minister Rikka Purra emphasized the significant potential for economic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in forestry, energy, information technology, education, and digital and green transformation.

Deputy PM Ha suggested that the Finnish government encourage Finnish businesses to invest in Vietnam in environmental protection, renewable energy, smart urban development, industrial waste treatment, and information technology. He also urged Finland to press other EU countries to promptly ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).

The Finnish leaders spoke highly of the Vietnamese community in Finland, recognizing their industriousness and successful integration. They affirmed Finland’s commitment to continuing to create favorable conditions for the Vietnamese diaspora to live and work in Finland.