Afghanistan, Jan. 29 -- The European Union and Vietnam have agreed to elevate their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the highest level of diplomatic cooperation.
The European Union and Vietnam announced that they have upgraded their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, marking the highest diplomatic status between the two sides.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that both parties are seeking to recalibrate trade ties amid disruptions caused by US tariff pressure on the global financial system.
European Council President Antonio Costa said the upgrade places Vietnam on the same diplomatic level for the EU as the United States, China and Russia.
Costa said that at a time when the rules-based in...