Hanoi: Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man met with President of the European Council (EC) Ant³nio Costa in Hanoi on January 29. The EC leader is on a two-day official visit to Vietnam.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting between the two leaders focused on strengthening bilateral relations and discussing areas of mutual interest. The discussions are expected to pave the way for enhanced cooperation between Vietnam and the European Union in various sectors. The visit underscores the commitment of both parties to deepen their strategic partnership.