Hanoi, March 20 -- Pham stressed that the EU is a leading important partner in Viet Nam's foreign policy.

The EU is currently Viet Nam's fourth-largest trading partner, while the latter is the former's largest trading partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its 16th globally, with two-way trade reaching nearly US$74 billion in 2025. The EU remains Viet Nam's sixth-largest investor.

Highlighting the significance of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), he said these frameworks provide fresh momentum for investment cooperation and help EU businesses better connect with ASEAN markets.

Sharing Viet Nam's development strategy toward its centennial ...