PM Phuc meets with world leaders on 12th ASEM Summit in Brussels
VGP – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Slovenia, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Finland, President of the European Commission (EC), and President of Mongolia on the sidelines of the 12th ASEM Summit in Brussels over the past two days.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Slovenian counterpart Marjan Sarec. Photo: VGP |
He called on the European Union (EU) members to accelerate early ratification of the Viet Nam-EU free trade agreement (EVFTA) that was adopted by the European Commission on October 17.
PM Phuc expressed his belief that the trade deal and the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) will serve as the key foundation for Viet Nam and the EU to advance cooperation to new heights.
He asked the leaders of these countries to support Viet Nam-the only candidate of the Asia-Pacific region, to win a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council in the tenure 2020-2021, affirming Viet Nam will make greater contribution to maintenance of international peace and security once it becomes a non-permanent member of the Council.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez. Photo: VGP |
They voiced support for settlement of disputes through peaceful measures with respect for international law, especially the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The European Union (EU) countries said early signing and ratification of the EVFTA will be a significant step toward realizing the EU-Asia connectivity strategy.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Mongolian President Khaltamaagiin Battulga. Photo: VGP |
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez voiced support for stronger cooperation with Viet Nam-a strategic partner of his country.
PM Phuc and Mongolian President Khaltamaagiin agreed to maintain high-level visits and contacts and work together to facilitate trade exchanges between the two sides,
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Dutch PM Mark Rutte. Photo: VGP |
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Poland's PM Mateusz Morawiecki. Photo: VGP |
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Finland's PM Juha Sipila. Photo: VGP |
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with EC President Jean Claude Juncker. Photo: VGP |
Meanwhile, PM Phuc suggested that the EC actively consider Viet Nam’s efforts and soon lift “yellow card” on Vietnamese fisheries.
By Thuy Dung