Representing the EU side was Julien Guerrier, EU Ambassador to Vietnam. During his two-day visit, Costa is scheduled to meet with Vietnam’s top leaders and visit the Hanoi Metro Line No. This is Costa’s first visit to Vietnam in his capacity as President of the European Council. President of the European Council António Costa arrives in Hanoi on January 28, 2026, beginning his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong. Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao emphasized that Costa’s visit reflects the EU’s recognition of Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization and diversification of external relations.

Source: Tuoitre News January 29, 2026 03:40 UTC