European Union (EU) member states are under pressure to narrow their differences over the bloc’s long-term budget ahead of the EU summit, which is taking place in Brussels, Belgium, on October 15 and 16.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang hosted a tea gathering on August 28 for ambassadors and chargés d’affaires from the UK, Switzerland, Norway, and EU member states in Ha Noi on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam's August Revolution, National Day and the diplomatic service, and 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties of Viet Nam and the EU.