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The Vice President of the European Commission also expressed his sympathy for the losses that the country and people of Vietnam are experiencing due to storms and floods; expressed the EUs readiness to support, not only in terms of relief, but also that the two sides need to cooperate in improving early warning and natural disaster prevention capabilities, thereby minimizing losses and risks from natural disasters. On the occasion of attending the 2nd Global Gateway Forum from October 9-10, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, on the afternoon of October 9, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son met with Ms. Teresa Ribera, Vice President. Standing Committee of the European Commission responsible for Green Transition, Fairness and Competitiveness at the European Commission headquarters. Welcoming the Deputy Prime Minister to Brussels to attend the 2nd Global Gateway Forum, Vice President Teresa Ribera congratulated and expressed her impressions with Vietnams development achievements, especially GDP growth reaching 8% in the context of many international and domestic difficulties. The Vice President of the European Commission also expressed his sympathy for the losses that the country and Vietnamese people are facing. experienced by storms and floods; expressed the EUs readiness to support, not only in terms of relief, but also that the two sides need to cooperate in improving early warning and natural disaster prevention capabilities, thereby minimizing losses and risks from natural disasters. The EU is confident that it is a potential partner, currently mastering advanced satellite technologies, geological exploration as well as crisis management. Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son thanked the EU for the interest, sharing and willingness to support and cooperate. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that Vietnam is one of the countries heavily affected by climate change, often facing extreme weather patterns, causing great damage and loss of life and property. The Deputy Prime Minister welcomed the EUs idea of cooperation on natural disaster response and rescue support; At the same time, he said that the two sides need to strengthen cooperation in the field of environment and climate change, applying science and technology in responding to climate change. Also related to environmental issues, the Deputy Prime Minister asked the EU to support and improve the capacity of Vietnamese businesses in controlling greenhouse gas emissions and consider a reasonable and supportive roadmap for applying CBAM to developing countries, helping the adaptation process take place fairly and sustainably. Exchange of economic fields green, technology development, digital transformation, and renewable energy, both sides expressed satisfaction with recent positive developments. Vice President Ribera highly appreciated Vietnams continued implementation of commitments on green growth and sustainable development; said that the EU will continue to be a reliable and potential partner to promote cooperation in sustainable, high-quality projects in infrastructure, green growth, digital transformation, and clean energy, in accordance with Vietnams strategic directions. Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to the EUs global role in the field of green development; expressed his gratitude to the EU for providing financial support packages for projects serving the goals of clean energy transformation, infrastructure development and green connection, digital connection between the two regions, especially the support package for Vietnams JETP projects and the ASEAN Power Grid that was just announced at this Global Gateway Forum. Looking to the future, the Deputy Prime Minister suggested that the two sides promote cooperation and effective implementation of projects within the JETP framework, encouraging the EU to continue close Leading role in the JETP Implementation International Partnership Group supporting the implementation of pilot projects on offshore wind power, renewable energy and smart grids. In addition, Vietnam and the EU need to promote cooperation in technology transfer and green innovation, and develop joint research projects on advanced technologies such as the production of wind power equipment, solar panels, energy storage and green hydrogen, low-emission materials, circular industry and heavy industry emissions reduction. In the context that the two sides aim to upgrade their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that in addition to continuing to promote the effectiveness of trade achievements, Investment and cooperation in science and technology need to become a new driving force in the bilateral relationship in the new period. The Deputy Prime Minister conveyed the invitation of Vietnamese Senior Leaders to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU leaders to visit Vietnam soon. At the same time, the Deputy Prime Minister also invited Vice President Teresa Ribera to visit Vietnam to promote cooperation between the two sides, especially in the field of green transformation. The EU Vice President happily accepted the invitation and looks forward to having the opportunity to visit Vietnam soon./.
