HANOI: The European Union (EU) and Vietnam will elevate ties during a visit to Hanoi by the European Council President Antonio Costa this Thursday, an EU official declares, as both sides seek to expand international partnerships amid disruptions from US tariffs.
The visit comes on the heels of To Lam’s re-appointment as Vietnam’s top official, potentially creating Costa the first leader of a major power to meet Lam since the ruling Communist Party last Friday appointed him for a new term as general secretary.
The elevation of ties to Vietnam’s highest level has been planned for months and was delayed largely becaapply of schedule complications, the official stated, speaking on condition of anonymity.
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