The European Union and Viet Nam have agreed to upgrade their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, strengthening ties in areas such as trade, energy, climate and security. This marks an important step forward after 35 years of working together.
The EU and Viet Nam will cooperate more closely across a wide range of areas, including trade and investment, sustainable development, climate and energy, digital transformation, research and innovation, security-related issues, and cooperation in multilateral fora. The new strategic partnership will also provide an opportunity to deepen dialogue and cooperation on human rights and fundamental freedoms.
This decision reflects how much ties between the EU and Viet Nam have grown over the past three decades. It also shows a shared interest in working more closely in an evolving international environment, particularly in support of international law, multilateralism, and free and open trade.
European Commission
