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Vietnam and Germany aim to intensify collaboration
Stepping Up the Game: Vietnam-Germany Strategic Partnership
Hanging up the phone after a productive conversation, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son shared a smile. On the line was none other than Germany's Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul. The topic? Deepening the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the European giant.
In a lively and optimistic tone, Son congratulated Wadephul on his new role, expressing admiration for Germany's influential position within the European Union and on the global stage. Affirming Germany's significance as a crucial partner in Europe for Vietnam, he eagerly looked forward to strengthening ties.
The discussion centered around several significant areas, including politics and diplomacy, trade, science and technology, education, sustainable development, and people-to-people exchange. Wadephul, appreciative of Vietnam's socio-economic advancements, expressed satisfaction with the current state of bilateral cooperation and expressed his country's readiness to collaborate further, particularly in the field of energy transition.
Recent efforts in the partnership have placed a strong focus on clean energy, nanotechnology, quantum technology, semiconductors, and digital transformation. As climate change becomes an increasing concern, both nations are working together to usher in a new era of sustainable energy. In addition, collaboration is underway to address the challenges faced in areas such as agriculture, with a focus on meeting regulatory standards and improving market access for exports.
Wadephul and Son expressed the urgent need to accelerate these strategic moves, targeting the upgrade of their bilateral relationship in the near future. This includes the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and the elevation of science and technology cooperation as a key pillar of their partnership.
As they discuss the way forward, both sides agreed to maintain close coordination and prepare for high-level visits and exchanges, looking towards the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.
Beyond bilateral discussions, they expressed their joint support for resolving conflicts and disputes peacefully and diplomatically, particularly in relation to the East Sea (also known as the South China Sea) issue. This stance adheres to international law and the United Nations Charter.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn holds phone talks on Monday with Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. Photo baoquocte.vn
With a mutual understanding and shared vision, the talks between Bui Thanh Son and Johann Wadephul pave the way for a brighter future of cooperation between Vietnam and Germany.
- The conversation between Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son and Germany's Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, emphasized the enhancement of their countries' strategic partnership.
- The discussion revolved around several key areas, such as politics, diplomacy, trade, science and technology, education, sustainable development, and people-to-people exchange.
- Germany's readiness to collaborate further, particularly in the field of energy transition, was affirmed during the conversation.
- Collaboration is underway in areas such as clean energy, nanotechnology, quantum technology, semiconductors, and digital transformation.
- The priority is to address agricultural challenges by meeting regulatory standards and improving market access for exports.
- Both nations are working together to usher in a new era of sustainable energy, as climate change becomes an increasing concern.
- The upgrade of their bilateral relationship includes the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and the elevation of science and technology cooperation as a key pillar of their partnership.
- Both sides support resolving conflicts and disputes peacefully and diplomatically, particularly in relation to the East Sea (South China Sea) issue, adhering to international law and the United Nations Charter.
