At the event, the two sides pledged to step up collaboration in various areas, including the early ratification of the E.U. - Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), removal of obstacles regarding yellow card warning on Vietnam’s fisheries and fight against COVID-19.

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At the meeting (Photo: baoquocte)

Both sides discussed their priorities for the 10th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) scheduled for January 2022 in New York, and agreed that it will provide an opportunity for member states to affirm their strong political commitment, review the treaty's implementation, and suggest future directions for its implementation.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of supporting the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons towards the full disarmament. He also highlighted the right to study, develop and use advanced technologies for peaceful purposes.

He added that Vietnam is a member of important international treaties on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, including the NPT, and supports common initiatives and efforts to accelerate the disarmament of nuclear weapons for the sake of international peace.

During the event, the E.U. side hailed Vietnam’s active and responsible participation at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the U.K. They expressed readiness to share experience and assist Vietnam in delivering on its climate commitments in the near future.

The two sides also agreed to continue exchanges and dialogues to raise mutual understanding on issues of shared concern in the spirit of mutual respect, good will and cooperation within existing mechanisms.

Translated by Minh Anh