Brussels: Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and Acting Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Paola Pampaloni co-chaired the 6th session of the Vietnam – EU Joint Committee in Brussels on November 24 to realise the Vietnam-EU Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA).

According to Vietnam News Agency, the session aimed to further solidify the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the European Union. The meeting served as a platform to review the progress of the PCA and to discuss avenues for enhanced cooperation between both parties. The PCA, which came into effect several years ago, lays a comprehensive framework for bilateral relations, covering various sectors such as trade, investment, and sustainable development.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening mutual ties and discussed strategies to address emerging global challenges. They highlighted the importance of collaboration in areas such as climate change, digital transformation, and regional security. By advancing their partnership, Vietnam and the EU aim to contribute positively to regional and global stability.

The session concluded with both parties expressing optimism about the future of Vietnam-EU relations and the potential for further cooperation under the PCA framework. The next committee meeting is anticipated to continue building on the achievements of this session, fostering deeper engagement and collaboration.