Brussels, Oct. 23 -- Major European news outlets have hailed the outcomes of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam's talks with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on October 22 as a major step forward for Vietnam-EU ties, which were upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in January 2026.

International media focused on the joint press release, which pointed to concrete progress in several areas.

First, the two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment and strategic raw materials, calling for full delivery of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and swift ratification o...