On the afternoon of November 22, 2025 (local time), within the framework of the G20 Summit in South Africa, Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working session with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President of the European Union (EU) Ursula von der Leyen to discuss the orientation to strengthen trade and investment cooperation between member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the EU.
The three leaders welcomed the establishment of the CPTPP - EU Trade and Investment Dialogue in the context of many deep fluctuations in the world economy, facing many challenges; emphasizing that this is an important step forward to strengthen the connection between the world's two leading dynamic economic regions and strengthen an open, fair and rule-based global trade order.
The three leaders assessed that CPTPP - EU cooperation has great potential, not only promoting trade and investment between the two sides but also contributing to creating more momentum for world economic growth.
The Canadian Prime Minister affirmed that he would prioritize and invest resources to promote cooperation between the CPTPP and the EU and proposed assigning ministries and branches of other countries to discuss and concretize cooperation contents. The President of the EU Commission expressed his desire to promote digital trade cooperation, towards signing an agreement between the two sides on this issue.
Speaking at the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation between the CPTPP and the EU and expressed his delight that the first CPTPP - EU Trade and Investment Dialogue session took place well last week, and the two sides unanimously adopted a Joint Statement.
The Prime Minister said that CPTPP - EU cooperation is of great significance, so it is necessary to speed up the process of building a cooperation framework.
Sharing about the plan to take on the rotating CPTPP Chair in 2026, the Prime Minister said that Vietnam is preparing carefully and hopes to receive active support and assistance from CPTPP members.
Vietnam will inherit and promote the achievements of the CPTPP, while working with partners to make the CPTPP develop more and more dynamically, substantially and effectively, and promote trade between members.
The Prime Minister also said that in 2026, Vietnam clearly identified the CPTPP - EU Trade and Investment Dialogue as one of the top priorities.
The Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the EU Commission expressed their appreciation for the Prime Minister's sharing, welcomed Vietnam in assuming the role of CPTPP Chair in 2026 and affirmed that they will closely coordinate to help Vietnam successfully damimize this important role to promote trade and investment cooperation between CPTPP members as well as between CPTPP and partners.
