Ho Chi Minh City leads the way in strengthening ties with European partners
WVR/VNA - At the celebration of Europe Day 2025 and the 35th anniversary of EU-Vietnam diplomatic relations, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan expressed pride in the city’s role as a pioneer in fostering friendship and cooperative relations with European Union (EU) member states.
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| Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan (R) and Ambassador Julien Guerrier, Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Vietnam (Source: SGGP) |
Speaking at the event held by the EU Delegation to Vietnam on May 16, Hoan said that the Vietnam-EU friendship and cooperation have seen rapid developments in all areas, from politics, economy, trade, investment, development cooperation, education - training, and science - technology. In particular, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement after five years of implementation has opened up many new opportunities, making Vietnam the EU's leading trade partner in ASEAN.
The city leader also emphasised that in the context of good bilateral relations, trade turnover between Ho Chi Minh City and the EU market reached more than 9 billion USD in 2024. The EU currently has nearly 1,700 investment projects in the city.
In the first few months of 2025, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed many high-level delegations from EU countries, demonstrating the EU's special interest in the city, while opening up many new cooperation opportunities.
Hoan affirmed that Ho Chi Minh City always considers the EU as a companion in the process of sustainable development, an important partner in green transition, digital transformation, sustainable development, building an international financial centre and developing science and technology that the city is striving to promote.
The municipal administration is committed to continuing to ensure a stable socio-political environment, ensuring the legitimate rights and interests of investors, as well as creating favourable conditions for foreign enterprises, including European ones, to operate stably, sustainably, and effectively in the locality.
At the event, EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier reviewed the EU’s formation and development.
He noted that the EU-Vietnam relationship has grown deeper, broader, and stronger over time. Vietnam is a leading partner in the EU's Indo-Pacific Strategy and has more bilateral agreements with the EU than any other country in Southeast Asia, including a free trade agreement.
He said that the EU-Vietnam relationship is a testament to how peaceful cooperation leads to a better future.
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