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The National Assembly of Vietnam will consider and most likely ratify the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Union (Evfta) when it holds its 7th Session next month.
As is the case in all of the treaties, the parts that are not directly related to trade are non-binding, as the chapter on human rights is.
The negotiations will take place by videoconference in the weeks beginning April 20, May 11 and June 1, 2020.
The destructive effects of these free trade agreements signed with the EU are already clearly visible in the majority of countries of the South.
Besides to the European Union, a schedule of negotiations of trade for the year is also the plan will be reviewed.
Selain Uni Eropa, sejumlah jadwal perundingan dagang untuk tahun ini juga rencananya akan ditinjau ulang.
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