Party chief seeks Finland's support for removal of yellow card warning against seafood exports

The Party chief made the suggestion while meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Helsinki on Tuesday afternoon (local time) within the framework of his official visit to the European country.

General Secretary To congratulated Finland on its outstanding achievements in socio-economic development and its role and position in the European Union (EU).

Briefing major results of his talks with President Alexander Stubb, General Secretary To affirmed that Viet Nam is ready to cooperate closely with Finland to enhance the relationship on key pillars such as politics - diplomacy, defense - security, science - technology and digital transformation, education - training, environment and climate change response, culture and people-to-people exchange.

He affirmed that Viet Nam is ready to work with Finland to act as a bridge and promote cooperation between Viet Nam and the EU as well as between Finland and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The two leaders agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in all fields, from politics to economy - trade, investment, education - training, cooperation between localities and many other fields.

Regarding economy, trade and investment, the Party leader emphasized that Finland is a very potential trading partner of Viet Nam in Northern Europe and suggested Finland cooperate and share experiences with Viet Nam in building a circular economy; and at the same time. He encouraged Finnish enterprises to increase investment in Viet Nam, especially in Finland's strong sectors such as maritime cooperation, renewable energy, environment, processing technology.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo affirmed that with the foundation of the newly established Strategic Partnership, the Finnish Government will continue to support the promotion of bilateral relations, focusing on the fields of economy - trade - investment, science - technology, green economy, circular economy, renewable energy, digital transformation, innovation, and healthcare, and creating conditions for Finnish enterprises to expand cooperation in Viet Nam.

On this occasion, the two leaders exchanged views on the international and regional situation, and issues of mutual concern, affirming their resolve to continue close coordination and mutual support at multilateral forums./.