Hanoi, July 23 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 22 for Paola Pampaloni, Deputy Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS), congratulating her guest on the successful co-chairing of the 5th meeting of the Vietnam - EU Political Sub-committee.

Deputy Minister Hang hailed the robust growth of Vietnam - EU relations since their diplomatic ties began 35 years ago, noting the EU's emergence as one of Vietnam's top trade partners five years after the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect. She expressed optimism about further breakthroughs in investment ties once the EU - Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) is ratif...