She said she hopes the two sides will effectively implement the Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and soon implement the Vietnam - EU Investment Agreement (EVIPA), creating fresh impetus to the strategic relationship and economic cooperation between Vietnam and the EU as well as between Vietnam and the Netherlands. Along with its commitment to deliver 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Vietnam this year, Australia has also pledged to provide AUD40 million to help Vietnam access vaccines over three years. Earlier, Poland decided to donate 500,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine and medical equipment worth US$4 million to Vietnam. Last month, Vietnam negotiated with the Russian partner to purchase 20 million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine. It will also boost communication campaigns to popularize its twin messages of ‘Vietnamese People Travel in Vietnam’ and ‘Vietnam – A Safe and Attractive Destination’.

Source: VietNamNet News September 11, 2021 09:56 UTC