The delegation included leaders of the European Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam (EuroCham) and representatives of European companies operating in or seeking trade and investment opportunities in Viet Nam.
Welcoming the delegation, Dien affirmed that Viet Nam always regards the European Union (E.U.) as one of its leading partners in its foreign policy. He appreciated the European business community's contributions to Viet Nam's socio-economic development, particularly in investment, technology transfer, production capacity building and high-quality human resources training.
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Representatives of European businesses at the meeting with Vice President of the National Assembly (N.A.) Nguyen Hong Dien in Ha Noi on November 5, 2026. |
He stressed that the N.A. always values business feedback and recommendations during the process of developing, improving and overseeing law enforcement, with a view to creating a transparent, stable and favorable investment and business environment and safeguarding investors' legitimate rights and interests.
The European business representatives praised Viet Nam's socio-economic achievements, describing the country as a dynamic economy and an attractive, reliable investment destination.
They viewed the elevation of Viet Nam–E.U. ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as a historic milestone opening up new cooperation opportunities, and affirmed their long-term commitment to investing and doing business in Viet Nam, particularly in innovation, technology transfer and sustainable development.
The two sides discussed four key areas: institutional and legal improvements; economic development and the investment and business environment; healthcare and social welfare; and science, technology and sustainable development.
European businesses raised issues concerning business consultation in policymaking, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, insurance, public procurement, intellectual property, technology transfer, food safety, aviation and aerospace, the circular economy and high-quality human resources development.
Representatives of N.A. committees, ministries and agencies addressed the issues raised, reaffirming their commitment to renewing legislative thinking and improving the legal system to facilitate development and enhance investment efficiency.
Vietnamese agencies called on European businesses to expand cooperation in priority areas, make greater use of E.U. initiatives, particularly the Global Gateway and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), and promote technology transfer, renewable energy development and Vietnamese companies' integration into global supply chains.
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N.A. Vice President Nguyen Hong Dien speaks at the meeting with a high-level European business delegation in Ha Noi on November 5, 2026. |
In his concluding remarks, Dien highlighted the strong development of Viet Nam–E.U. relations, particularly the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the official visit to the E.U. by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam in October.
He called on the E.U.–ABC, EuroCham and their member companies to continue serving as bridges for cooperation, promote delegation exchanges and explore investment and business opportunities, with priority given to areas where the E.U. has strengths and Viet Nam has demand, including science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, green transition, clean energy, seaport infrastructure and smart cities.
He also asked European businesses to voice voice to encourage the remaining E.U. member states to ratify the E.U.–Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and support the European Commission's removal of its "yellow card" warning on Vietnamese seafood over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
The official stressed the importance of effectively implementing cooperation commitments, particularly those under the JETP, and called for continued European support in financing, technology transfer and high-quality human resources training to help Viet Nam meet green and sustainable development standards.
These efforts, he said, will help deepen the Viet Nam–E.U. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and deliver tangible benefits to both sides.
Source: VNA