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NA Chairwoman holds a separate meeting with EU, UK, German ambassadors
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met separately with newly-accredited ambassadors of the EU, the UK and Germany in Hanoi on June 17.
At the meeting with Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam Bruno Angelet, the National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman emphasised that the EU is Vietnam’s second largest trade partner, top investor and non-refundable aid supplier. Two-way trade reached 41.8 billion USD in 2015, up 12% againt last year.
Chairwoman Ngan highlighted the European Parliament (EP)’s important role in promoting the multi-faceted cooperation between Vietnam and the EU.
The NA leader called on the EU to soon complete the last procedures for the Vietnam-EU Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) to take effect, work together with Vietnam in reviewing legal issues and accelerating the ratification of the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), and recognise Vietnam’s market economy status.
The Chairwoman expressed her wish that the EU will raise its voice and take constructive actions to contribute to maintaining peace and security in Asia-Pacific, including the East Sea.
For his part, Ambassador Bruno Angelet promised to share the EU’s development experience with Vietnam during his tenure in the country.
Regarding the EVFTA, the diplomat said he will made proposals for the early ratification of the agreement.
During the reception for Ambassador of the UK Giles Lever, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan highly appreciated the collaboration in various fields between the two countries.
The Chairwoman called for the diplomat’s contributions to increasing the presence of UK businesses in Vietnam in such areas as finance and banking, infrastructure development, insurance, science and technology, oil and gas, and aviation.
The legislative leader noted that Vietnam hopes to receive more support from the UK Government to deal with climate change, salinity intrusion and drought that the country’s central and Central Highlands regions are facing.
Ambassador Giles Lever said UK investors highly appreciate Vietnam’s dynamic development and want to increase their presence in Vietnam.
The diplomat noted that the two countries own huge potential for cooperation, spanning the realms of education and training and science and technology.
Meeting with German Ambassador Christian Berger, Chairwoman Ngan affirmed that Germany is Vietnam’s trustworthy partner.
She thanked the German Government for its marked official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam over the past, and adding the support plays a significant role in the country’s socio-economic development and international integration, particularly in its priority spheres like vocational training, renewable energy and climate change combat.
The Vietnamese NA is perfecting the country’s legal system, especially in the judicial sector, the Chairwoman said, calling for Germany’s support and cooperation in this field.
Chairwoman Ngan proposed that the diplomat promote trade and investment ties between the two countries to bring the bilateral trade to 15-20 billion USD in 2020.
Christian Berger stated that Vietnam is not included in the list of countries to which Germany will cut its ODA as his country considers the country a strategic partner.
Germany is ready to share its development experience with Vietnam, covering skill improvement for labourers, the ambassador said, suggesting the country establish a vocational training system based on businesses’ real demands.
Ambassador Christian Berger proposed establishing a joint chamber of commerce and industry to help the two nations acquire investment climate-related information in their respective countries in a bid to boost their affiliation in economy, trade and investment in the coming time.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan receives Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam Bruno Angelet.
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The NA leader called on the EU to soon complete the last procedures for the Vietnam-EU Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) to take effect, work together with Vietnam in reviewing legal issues and accelerating the ratification of the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), and recognise Vietnam’s market economy status.
The Chairwoman expressed her wish that the EU will raise its voice and take constructive actions to contribute to maintaining peace and security in Asia-Pacific, including the East Sea.
For his part, Ambassador Bruno Angelet promised to share the EU’s development experience with Vietnam during his tenure in the country.
Regarding the EVFTA, the diplomat said he will made proposals for the early ratification of the agreement.
During the reception for Ambassador of the UK Giles Lever, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan highly appreciated the collaboration in various fields between the two countries.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan meets with Ambassador of the UK to Vietnam Giles Lever
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The legislative leader noted that Vietnam hopes to receive more support from the UK Government to deal with climate change, salinity intrusion and drought that the country’s central and Central Highlands regions are facing.
Ambassador Giles Lever said UK investors highly appreciate Vietnam’s dynamic development and want to increase their presence in Vietnam.
The diplomat noted that the two countries own huge potential for cooperation, spanning the realms of education and training and science and technology.
Meeting with German Ambassador Christian Berger, Chairwoman Ngan affirmed that Germany is Vietnam’s trustworthy partner.
She thanked the German Government for its marked official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam over the past, and adding the support plays a significant role in the country’s socio-economic development and international integration, particularly in its priority spheres like vocational training, renewable energy and climate change combat.
The Vietnamese NA is perfecting the country’s legal system, especially in the judicial sector, the Chairwoman said, calling for Germany’s support and cooperation in this field.
Chairwoman Ngan proposed that the diplomat promote trade and investment ties between the two countries to bring the bilateral trade to 15-20 billion USD in 2020.
Christian Berger stated that Vietnam is not included in the list of countries to which Germany will cut its ODA as his country considers the country a strategic partner.
Germany is ready to share its development experience with Vietnam, covering skill improvement for labourers, the ambassador said, suggesting the country establish a vocational training system based on businesses’ real demands.
Ambassador Christian Berger proposed establishing a joint chamber of commerce and industry to help the two nations acquire investment climate-related information in their respective countries in a bid to boost their affiliation in economy, trade and investment in the coming time.
