Vietnam and EU hold seventh Joint Committee meeting

Vietnam and the European Union held the seventh meeting of their Joint Committee in Hanoi to implement the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA). Co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng and Erik Kurzweil, Director of the Asia-Pacific Department at the European External Action Service (EEAS), the session reviewed socio-economic conditions and foreign policy updates from both sides.

The meeting focused on evaluating political issues, sustainable development, good governance, the rule of law, and human rights. Both parties noted the positive growth of their relationship following the upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in January 2026.

Key agreements include increasing high-level delegation exchanges and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, defense, and security. Both sides committed to the full and effective implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to facilitate smoother commerce and investment.