Welcoming Gerapetritis on his visit, PM Hung expressed confidence that the visit will deepen the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Greece while boosting Vietnam-EU relations.

Noting ample room for bilateral growth, the host leader suggested increasing delegation exchanges at all levels, especially high levels, and maximizing the benefits of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

He highlighted key areas of Greek expertise, including port management, shipping, logistics, shipbuilding, maritime human resource training, and renewable energy.

To establish a solid legal framework, the Government leader urged both sides to finalize agreements on shipping, labor, and economic cooperation, affirming that Vietnam stands ready to facilitate long-term Greek investments.

Regarding Vietnam-EU relations, PM Hung sought Greek support in urging remaining EU member states to ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and pushing for the European Commission's early removal of the "yellow card" warning on Vietnamese seafood. He also asked Greece to support the Vietnamese community in the country and proposed exploring direct flights to boost tourism and cultural exchanges.

For his part, FM George Gerapetritis affirmed that his nation values Vietnam's growing role in ASEAN and the progress in Vietnam-EU relations. Agreeing with the PM's proposals, the Greek minister stated that Greece is ready to act as a bridge between Vietnam and the EU, supporting the ratification of the EVIPA and the lifting of the IUU "yellow card."

Greece also supports the EU's removal of Vietnam from the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. Gerapetritis announced that Greece will soon dispatch a business delegation to Vietnam to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in trade, investment, shipping, logistics, seafarer training, agriculture, tourism, and pharmaceuticals.

On multilateral issues, both sides agreed to coordinate and support each other at the United Nations and international forums. They reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation and aviation, stressing that all disputes must be resolved through peaceful means in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

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