Huge pleasure to have spent my first Europe Day Reception in Vietnam amongst distinguished guests, colleagues, friends and the international community.

Here’s to peace and unity. Happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺

Happy #EuropeDay2024 !! 🇪🇺

My first Europe Day op-ed as EU Ambassador to Vietnam. 🇻🇳

vietnamnews.vn/opinion/op-ed/…

Successful Dien Bien #DB visit concluded w/ meeting w/ Chairman of DB People's Committee Le Thanh Do.

Discussed development ambitions of this NW 🇻🇳 province + important climate change adaptation initiative which will help reduce and better manage flood events in DB plateau.

Very moved to have attended today’s commemorations on the 70th Anniversary of the battle of #DienBienPhu .

With dynamic multi-sector developments amidst a stunning landscape, this North Western Vietnamese province exemplifies the bright prospects of 🇪🇺🇻🇳 cooperation.

Congratulations to all our Dutch friends on the occasion of the King's Day! 🇳🇱🇪🇺🇻🇳

Inspiring discussions at yesterday’s inaugural ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi.

The EU 🇪🇺 remains steadfast in our commitment to supporting sustainable, green and people-centered development in Vietnam 🇻🇳 and ASEAN.

Today KAS scholars were warmly welcomed by Ambassador Julien Guerrier Julien Guerrier at EU in Vietnam office. During an open and candid exchange, the conversation spanned from economic cooperation to geopolitical matters.

Exciting site-visit on Wednesday to Hanoi Metro Line 3, with a trial run of the line’s elevated section, slated for opening to the public this summer. 🚇

Very pleased this sustainable urban transport system is benefitting from >650 mill € investment through #TeamEurope . 🇪🇺🌟

The EU strongly condemns the unacceptable Iranian attack against Israel.

This is an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security.

Yesterday 🇪🇺 Member States Ambs and I also met with representatives of Da Nang Semiconductor & AI Centre for Research & Training, and Heineken Brewery.

Excellent work carried out by these two reaffirms Da Nang’s attractive investment environment, especially for 🇪🇺 businesses.

Very fruitful Day 1⃣ of 🇪🇺 Member States Ambs visit to Da Nang - exciting 🇻🇳 locality w/ huge potential for IT, innovation & semiconductor training.

We met with Vice Chair of DN People’s Committee Tran Chi Cuong to discuss cooperation activities between 🇪🇺, 🇪🇺 MS and the City.

Paid my courtesy call to 🇻🇳 Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development Le Minh Hoan this morning.

We took stock of excellent 🇪🇺-🇻🇳 engagement in agriculture, forestry & fisheries; & agreed on importance of + mutual interest in developing strategic cooperation in these fields.