Representatives of EU delegation, partners, and the Vietnam Women’s Union visit a showroom displaying products made by the cooperatives led by women in Thanh Hoa province, May 17, 2022. (Photo: VNA)

Participants touched upon the role of women in gender equality and economic development in line with Vietnam’s sustainable development, and discussed opportunities, challenges, measures, and skills to help women fully tap their potential and strengths.

Bulgarian Ambassador Marinela Petkova praised Vietnam’s efforts to promote gender equality and women’s strengths. She said she will join hands with the VWU to prevent domestic violence and promote gender equality, and said she believes the Vietnamese Government will further empower women so they can contribute more to national development.

Jesus Lavina, deputy head of the development cooperation division of the EU delegation, said the fact-finding trip gave him a better understanding of women’s contributions to poverty reduction and environmental protection.

The EU delegation pledged to coordinate with Vietnam to carry out the three priorities of their cooperation framework: climate change adaptation, the digital economy, and green transition.