Summary
The European Parliament discusses a new comprehensive partnership agreement with Vietnam, balancing economic opportunities with serious concerns over human rights and environmental protection. 10 17.12.2015
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environment
human rights
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political party
diplomatic relations
public administration
international relations
Key points
- The resolution welcomes the conclusion of a comprehensive partnership agreement between the EU and Vietnam to enhance strategic cooperation.
- The agreement is expected to boost economic benefits, job creation, and poverty reduction for both parties.
- The EU's development aid budget for Vietnam is set at 400 million euros for the period 2014 to 2020.
- The European Parliament expresses deep concern over human rights violations, including the detention of activists and restrictions on religious freedom.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, of the other part
EU-Vietnam Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation (resolution)
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