US EditionEU Set to Elevate Ties with Vietnam Amid Trade Disruptions, Source Says
The EU aims to expand cooperation in research, technology, energy and critical minerals with Vietnam amid global trade disruptions, elevating ties to match China and the U.S., officials said.
- On Thursday, European Council President Antonio Costa will visit Hanoi to elevate ties with Vietnam as the EU seeks to broaden partnerships amid disruptions linked to U.S. tariffs.
- After To Lam's Friday re-appointment, the planned elevation—delayed by scheduling—moved forward, potentially making European Council President Antonio Costa the first major-power leader to meet him.
- The upgrade is largely symbolic, involving more frequent high-level meetings, and a draft joint statement expects cooperation in research, technology, energy and critical minerals.
- The upgrade would put the EU on the same partnership tier as China, the U.S. and Russia while officials note a 42.5 billion euro EU deficit with Hanoi in 2024 and cite non-tariff barriers.
- The visit is part of a broader EU push to expand partnerships in response to trade disruptions, and Costa will visit India first to hold trade talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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EU, Vietnam set to elevate ties as European Council President Costa to visit Hanoi
The European Union and Vietnam are preparing to upgrade their relationship during a Hanoi visit by European Council President Antonio Costa, signalling closer cooperation as both sides navigate global trade disruptions.
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The Economic TimesEU plans to deepen ties with Vietnam amid trade disruptions, source says
European Union and Vietnam are set to elevate their relationship. European Council President Antonio Costa visits Hanoi on Thursday. This move aims to strengthen international partnerships amidst global trade challenges. The upgrade places the EU on par with other major global powers for Vietnam. Cooperation is expected in technology, energy, and critical minerals.
EU set to elevate ties with Vietnam amid trade disruptions, source says
HANOI, Jan 25 (Reuters) – The European Union and Vietnam will elevate ties during a visit to Hanoi by the European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday, an EU official said, as both sides seek to expand international partnerships amid disruptions from U.S. tariffs. The visit comes on the heels of To Lam’s re-appointment as Vietnam’s top official, potentially making Costa the first leader of a major power to meet Lam since the ruling Comm…
(Dan Tri Newspaper) - President of the European Council António Costa will pay an official visit to Vietnam from January 28 to 29.
President of the European Council António Costa will pay an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.
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