Illustrative image (Source: vneconomy.vn) Speaking at a press conference in Jakarta on February22 on the occasion of his visit to Indonesia and Vietnam from February 20-24, McAllisterlauded the achievements Vietnam recorded in cooperation in trade, investment, environment, and energy.
The EU appreciated Vietnam’s support for the EU-ASEANrelationship, he said, highlighting the Vietnamese delegation’s constructiveengagement in the ASEAN-EU Summit commemorating the 45th anniversary of theirrelations in Brussels, Belgium, last December.
The EU and ASEAN share commitments to multilateralismand rules-based international order, McAllister said.
He reiterated that the EP supports ASEAN’s efforts inseeking solutions to the crisis in Myanmar, and calls on the country’s militaryauthorities to seriously observe the Five-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEANleaders.
The EU is steadfast in its view on the need to ensurethe rule of law in the East Sea, as well as the vital importance of ensuringpeace, stability, security, and freedom of navigation in the region,he affirmed.
McAllister noted with pleasure the growing economicand trade ties between the two sides, saying the EU is ASEAN’s third biggesttrade partner, after the US and China, and the second foreign investor in the 10-member grouping.
Given challenges regarding climate change, the EU isworking hard to assist ASEAN membercountries to shift towards greener and cleaner energy, he said./.
He reiterated that the EP supports ASEAN’s efforts inseeking solutions to the crisis in Myanmar, and calls on the country’s militaryauthorities to seriously observe the Five-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEANleaders.
The EU is steadfast in its view on the need to ensurethe rule of law in the East Sea, as well as the vital importance of ensuringpeace, stability, security, and freedom of navigation in the region,he affirmed.
McAllister noted with pleasure the growing economicand trade ties between the two sides, saying the EU is ASEAN’s third biggesttrade partner, after the US and China, and the second foreign investor in the 10-member grouping.
Given challenges regarding climate change, the EU isworking hard to assist ASEAN membercountries to shift towards greener and cleaner energy, he said./.
VNA
