Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thanks EuroCham for Supporting the EVFTA and Confirms Timetable for Ratification

H.E. Mr Bui Thanh Son, First Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has written to EuroCham to thank the chamber for its active work in promoting ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). In his letter, the First Deputy Minister said that EuroCham’s insights of the European Parliament were invaluable for the Government, and that he looked forward to the chamber’s continued support and co-operation during the implementation phase; in particular, in helping Vietnamese enterprises to unlock the full potential of the agreement.
 
H.E. Mr Bui Thanh Son also shared an update about the legislative timetable of the EVFTA in Vietnam, following last week’s decision of the European Council to adopt the vote in favour of ratification in the European Parliament. The First Deputy Minister confirmed that the National Assembly of Vietnam is set to ratify the EVFTA and EVIPA at its upcoming 9th Session, scheduled for May 2020. You can read the full letter below: