The event drew more than 100 representatives from Vietnamese ministries, sectors and localities, ambassadors and trade counselors from the delegation of the European Commission to Vietnam and Russia, the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Spain and Italy. More than 100 Vietnamese and European businesses were also represented at the program.

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At the “Meeting with Partners from Europe 2019” program. Photo: congthuong.vn

In his remarks, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong noted the thriving economic, trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the 40 European nations the country has has trade relations with.

Last year, two-way trade reached USD 62.11 billion, with Vietnam’s exports worth USD 44.93 billion, or 20 percent of the country’s total shipments.

In addition, European investors registered nearly USD 50 billion in 3,300 projects in Vietnam, he added.

Vuong expressed his hope that the program will help enhance connectivity, and open opportunities for both sides to develop trade ties.

In the framework of the program, a special zone was arranged to exhibit Vietnam’s standout products like coffee, leather shoes and household goods.

Source: VNA