Ramelow expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements and reaffirmed Germany’s desire to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam amid growing global uncertainties.

He stressed that greater mutual understanding, respect and cooperation between the two countries would contribute to peace, stability and sustainable development in the region.

The German parliamentary leader noted that the two countries still have significant potential for cooperation, particularly in vocational training, higher education, healthcare, nursing services and high-quality human resource development.

He also highlighted opportunities for collaboration in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation and advanced technologies, which are becoming increasingly important to future economic growth and competitiveness.

Ramelow reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation and promoting people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

For her part, National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh welcomed Germany’s positive assessment of Vietnam’s growing role and position in the region and internationally.

She told her guest that Vietnam consistently values its Strategic Partnership with Germany and wishes to further deepen bilateral ties across multiple areas.

Thanh called on both sides to continue strengthening political trust, maintaining high-level exchanges and enhancing coordination at regional and international forums.

Vietnam is also interested in expanding cooperation with Germany in high technology, digital transformation, green transition, renewable energy, logistics and green finance, she said.

The Vietnamese legislator further expressed hope that Germany would continue supporting the early ratification of the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and advocate for the removal of the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning on Vietnamese seafood exports.

Both sides agreed to enhance exchanges between parliamentary leaders, specialiaed committees and friendship parliamentarians' groups.

They also pledged to strengthen cooperation in legislative affairs, parliamentary oversight and digital transformation of parliamentary activities, while enhancing coordination at regional and international parliamentary forums, including the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership (ASEP).

The two sides voiced their commitment to strengthening political trust, effectively implementing existing cooperation mechanisms and promoting greater connectivity between Vietnamese localities and German federal states.

Vietnam and Germany expand parliamentary cooperation, deepen strategic partnership

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening parliamentary cooperation and expanding collaboration in emerging sectors, aiming to further deepen their Strategic Partnership and promote sustainable development in both countries.