Vietnam, UAE aim for 10 billion USD in bilateral trade. (Photo: Lai Hoa/VOV)

Sharing the difficulties faced by the people in the region due to the current conflict, the PM hoped that the UAE and all relevant parties would continue to exercise restraint, avoid escalating tensions, promote dialogue and negotiations to end the conflict, and achieve a peaceful solution based on international law and the United Nations Charter.

The UAE President stressed his desire to strengthen relations with Vietnam, and his readiness to cooperate in promoting a stronger bilateral relationship. He proposed the leaders of the two countries actively engage in contact, expanding the scope of connections and interactions at various levels.

Expressing concern about the impact of the conflict on energy security, the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in ensuring energy security. Based on the special importance placed on relations with Vietnam, the UAE President stated that he would provide maximum support for Vietnam's immediate and long-term energy needs.

The two leaders had extensive discussions on many specific measures to promote bilateral cooperation, especially in areas that align with the interests and strengths of both sides, such as financial investment in the International Financial Centre in Vietnam, striving to promote key investment projects in high technology, infrastructure, and logistics, while accelerating the commencement of negotiations on a free trade agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Vietnam.