President of the European Council António Costa paid an official visit to Viet Nam from January 28-29, 2026 at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong. On this occasion, the two sides issued a Joint Statement on upgrading the relationship between the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and the European Union (EU) to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

President of the European Council (EC) António Costa arrived in Ha Noi on January 28 evening, beginning his two-day official visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong.