Vietnam and Luxembourg set up diplomatic ties on November 15, 1973. As of March 2023, Luxembourg had invested 2.6 billion USD in 64 projects in Vietnam, ranking third among the 24 EU members and 17th among the 139 countries and territories investing in the Southeast Asian nation. 

The two PMs visited a photo exhibition co-organized by the Vietnam News Agency and the Government’s Office, which feature the land, people and achievements of the Vietnam – Luxembourg cooperation ties. 

PM Chinh stated Vietnam treasures the friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Luxembourg, and that his guest’s official visit holds great significance.

PM Bettel expressed his delight at meeting with PM Chinh again. He also highly valued Vietnam’s recent socio-economic achievements.

Both host and guest agreed on some measures for enhancing the political trust, friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.

The two leaders also concurred in reinforcing ties in other areas such as culture, science and technology, information and communications, people-to-people exchange, tourism, and climate change response.

At the talks, the PMs also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern.

Following the talks, PMs Chinh and Bettel witnessed the signing of a protocol on the tax issue and an agreement on the strategic partnership in green finance between the two finance ministries. They also had a meeting with the press to inform about the outcomes of their talks./.

VNA