EU Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti praised Vietnam’s solid foundations for attracting investment and building European business confidence, calling the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) “a light at the end of the tunnel.” Despite the pandemic, he said the deal has strengthened economic ties, boosted Vietnam’s global standing, and set the stage for post-COVID recovery.
While some exports to Europe fell in 2020 due to weaker global demand, sectors such as seafood, electronics, and machinery saw strong growth, proving the agreement’s long-term potential. Aliberti also emphasized Vietnam’s appeal as a manufacturing hub in ASEAN, its progress in digital transformation, and its commitment to renewable energy and green development.
“EVFTA gives Vietnam the wings of a tiger,” he said, “helping the country fly higher in trade, sustainability, and global integration.”
This article is a condensed and translated summary (original in Vietnamese, VN) of an interview published on January 19, 2021, by CafeF.
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