Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting in Ha Noi on January 29 with visiting President of the European Council (EC) António Costa, during which he expressed his hope for stronger cooperation between Viet Nam and the European Union (EU).

State President Luong Cuong hosted a banquet in Ha Noi on the evening of January 29 in honour of President of the European Council (EC) António Costa and a high-ranking delegation of the European Union (EU), who are paying a two-day official visit to Viet Nam.

Immediately after the official welcoming ceremony in Ha Noi on the morning of January 29, President Luong Cuong held talks with President of the European Council (EC) António Costa, who is paying an official visit to Viet Nam from January 28 to 29.