On Wednesday 31 July, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, concluded his visit to Vietnam to strengthen ties between the EU and its largest trading partner in Southeast Asia (see EUROPE B13464A14) and to elevate this partnership “to the rank of a comprehensive and strategic partnership”.
Mr Borrell reiterated the importance the EU attaches to its relations with Vietnam, but also with all the countries of the Association of...