She commended Vietnam’s close cooperation in climate change response, particularly in implementing the Just Energy Transition Partnership. Vietnam has set a great example of cooperation with the EU, she said.

The EC President pledged to prioritise cooperation with Vietnam in renewable energy, digital transformation, and green growth.

Deputy PM Ha said he hopes the EU and its member countries will continue to support Vietnam in finance, technology, and personnel training to serve climate change response and energy transition. He asked them to soon ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement and fully implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement to promote trade and investment ties between the two sides.

Mr. Ha asked the EC to spur Vietnam’s recovery and sustainable development by lifting its “yellow card” warning on Vietnamese seafood exports.