The May 8 event brought together government officials of Luxembourg and representatives from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and local business circle.

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ASEAN Day held in Luxembourg. (Photo: chronicle.lu) 

Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg Vuong Thua Phong attended the event.

Speakers at the event lauded ASEAN’s role and position, highlighting the potential for cooperation between the two sides.

They appreciated the conclusion of the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), describing it as a milestone to boost the relation between EU and not only Vietnam but also the ASEAN.

Speaking at a meeting with ASEAN Ambassadors, Luxembourg foreign minister J. Asselborn affirmed ASEAN is an important Asian partner of the country and the EU.

The minister also noted that the 20-year development cooperation programme between Luxembourg and Vietnam has brought about good outcomes.

Luxembourg will soon open two honorary consulate offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, he said, adding that the country will work to speed up the signing of the Vietnam-EU FTA.

Source: VNA