President of the European Council Antonio Costa arrived in Hanoi on January 28, beginning his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Luong Cuong. The two-day visit, from January 28 to 29, is set to reinforce the growing strategic partnership between Vietnam and the European Union. European Council President Antonio Costa arrives in Hanoi, beginning an official visit to Vietnam. EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier noted that the timing of the visit - immediately following Vietnam’s 14th Party Congress - demonstrates how highly the EU values its relationship with Hanoi. The EU is eager to build on that success, especially at a time when global trade is facing headwinds.
