( October 22, 2026, 15:09 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU and Vietnam agreed to deepen cooperation on energy, trade and critical raw materials, following talks in Brussels on Thursday between Vietnamese President Tô Lâm, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa. In a statement, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, called for full implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and swift ratification of their Investment Protection Agreement. Both sides agreed to explore cooperation on critical raw materials, green technologies and strategic infrastructure, as part of efforts to strengthen supply-chain resilience and diversify economic partnerships.The statement follows....
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