Vietnam and EU pledge deeper ties on security trade and resilience
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has held talks in Brussels with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on bilateral cooperation regional security and global challenges
On October 22, Vietnam and the European Union (EU) acknowledged the necessity of enhancing security, trade, and overall resilience. Both nations expressed their appreciation for the growth in their bilateral ties, particularly after the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was established in January 2026. They pledged to reinforce their cooperation in various sectors, such as Global Gateway investments, the Just Energy Transition Partnership, and the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
The leaders also emphasized their intent to ratify the Investment Protection Agreement swiftly. They further agreed to focus on critical raw materials, technology and innovation, education, green transition, strategic infrastructure, circular economy, and blue economy. The Vietnamese and EU leaders recognized the potential for collaboration in defense and security, adhering to their respective regulations, priorities, and policies.
They valued the Vietnam–EU Defence and Security Dialogue and existing cooperation frameworks, including those on maritime safety and security, cybersecurity, crisis management, and capacity-building. Both sides reiterated their commitment to upholding human rights through bilateral dialogue. Lastly, they highlighted the significance of effective multilateralism and a rules-based international order.
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