Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (center) and the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with the Countries of Southeast Asia and ASEAN, Ha Noi, June 21, 2023 - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh

Deputy Prime Minister Tran made the call on Tuesday during his reception for the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with the Countries of Southeast Asia and ASEAN led by its Chairman Daniel Caspary.

Tran also took the occasion to urge the European Commission to soon remove “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood exports to the EU for mutual benefits. 

In reply, Caspary spoke highly of the role and position of Viet Nam in the region and the world.

He said Viet Nam is also a role model in poverty reduction, foreign direct investment attraction, infrastructure development.

Both sides also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of shared concerns.