Vietnam's Top Leader Meets European Council President, Strengthens EU Ties
Vietnam's top leader To Lam met with the President of the European Council, emphasizing the EU as a top-priority partner and expressing expectations for deeper ties through concrete cooperation projects. Both sides affirmed shared interests and long-term cooperation potential, agreeing to enhance development support and improve people's lives.
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