Along with economy, Austria and the EU have paid great attention to peace and stability in Southeast Asia, he added. According to Gerstl, for the EU and Austria, the Indo-Pacific region, especially Southeast Asia, is becoming increasingly economically and strategically important. He reviewed a number of milestones in the relations between Vietnam and Austria, underlining that today, the bilateral economic partnership is thriving. In recent years, Vietnam has become the most important trade partner of Austria in Southeast Asia. After the war ended in Vietnam and the country was reunified, the GÖV's top priority was to help rebuild Vietnam.

Source: Viet Nam News July 23, 2023 20:38 UTC