The two leaders expressed their satisfaction with positive strides in the bilateral relationship in recent times, in which Austria has continuously been one of the top 10 trading partners of Viet Nam in Europe and Viet Nam is an important trading partner of Austria in Southeast Asia.
President Cuong emphasised that economic-trade-investment ties are one of the important pillars of the bilateral relations, and suggested Austria increase investment in Viet Nam in areas where Austria has strengths and Viet Nam has demands, such as infrastructure, renewable energy, and green transition.
The President also proposed the Austrian Parliament soon ratify the EU - Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and have a positive voice to urge the European Commission to soon remove its IUU "yellow card" against Vietnamese seafood. He also affirmed that Viet Nam is ready to act as a bridge to support Austria in accessing the potential ASEAN market.
Sharing President Cuong’s opinions, PM Stocker expressed his deep impression of Viet Nam and its people, congratulated Viet Nam on its socio-economic development achievements in recent years, and affirmed that Austria considers Viet Nam an important partner in Southeast Asia.
The Austrian PM agreed that the two sides should increase the exchange of delegations at all levels, create more favourable conditions for businesses and localities of the two countries to connect and cooperate, and further promote cooperation in economy, trade, investment, science and technology, education and training, tourism, people-to-people exchange and other potential areas.
In the spirit of political trust, the two leaders agreed to strengthen coordination and mutual support at multilateral forums.
