Talking to John Murton, UK government's Envoy for the 26thUnited Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), and EUAmbassador for Climate Diplomacy Marc Vanheukelen, Anh expressed hisdelight at growing ties between Vietnam and the nation and the bloc, particularlyin trade after their respective free trade agreements took effect.
He suggested the UK and EU increase cooperation with andsupport for Vietnam in terms of technique, technology, experience, initiative,and capital toward its implementation of climate commitment, green andsustainable economic development.
The guests expressed their impression of Vietnam's efforts anddetermination to implement commitments and goals on climate, energy transition,and sustainable economic development.
They affirmed that they will continue to accompany andclosely coordinate with Vietnam in efforts to combat climate change, and activelyand effectively deepen the parties’ relationship for mutual benefits.
On the same day, the Vietnamese Party official also hosted PhilippeOrliange, Executive Director of the French Development Agency (AFD).
Lauding robust development of the Vietnam-France strategicpartnership, Anh noted the country is a top European ODA provider ofVietnam regarding climate change, energy transition, and green growth.
He asked the French side to strengthen development assistance for Vietnam in technology, finance, and infrastructure forsuccessful energy transformation as well as green and sustainable economicdevelopment.
Orliange highlighted AFD's desire and long-term commitmentas a development agency of the French Government in cooperating and supportingVietnam toward sustainable development./.