Vietnam President Advocates for Stronger ASEAN-EU Cooperation at Belgian Think Tank
Vietnamese President To Lam advocated for strengthened ASEAN-EU cooperation at the Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations in Belgium. He expressed a desire to build a model inter-regional cooperation axis and deepen ties with Europe.
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