The German delegation was led by Mr. Thomas Heilmann, former Member of the Bundestag and Chairman of the Climate Union; Dr. Wiebke Winter, Member of the Bremen State Parliament and Vice Chair of the Climate Union; Federal MP Sascha Van Beek; Mr. Berthold Schilling, Managing Director of the Climate Union; and representatives from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) in Vietnam.

EVN Vice President Vo Quang Lam (second from left) chairs working session with delegation from Federal Republic of Germany's National Assembly and Climate Union Association

During the meeting, Mr. Heilmann expressed strong interest in Vietnam’s Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) and its upcoming revisions. He emphasized Germany’s desire to understand the country’s pathway toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the key challenges involved, and the role German businesses could play in supporting Vietnam’s clean energy transition.

Overview of working session between EVN (left) and delegation from Federal Republic of Germany's National Assembly and Climate Union Association (right)

This visit, Mr. Heilmann noted, holds special significance as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany. He expressed his hope that bilateral ties would be elevated to new heights, paving the way for expanded collaboration, especially in the fields of energy and climate policy.

Representatives from GIZ and KAS reiterated their commitment to continuing their support for EVN’s efforts in energy transition and sustainable development.

Vice President Vo Quang Lam welcomed the German side’s interest in Vietnam’s energy strategy. He affirmed EVN’s determination to promote a green, modern, and sustainable power system through the effective implementation of PDP8 and its adjustments, and by contributing to the Vietnamese Government’s commitments on greenhouse gas emission reductions and climate action under the Paris Agreement.

He also expressed his belief that continued support from international partners—particularly the Climate Union, GIZ, and KAS—would be vital in helping Vietnam build a clean, efficient, and globally integrated energy infrastructure.
Founded in 2021, the Climate Union is a climate policy initiative affiliated with Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU). The organization serves as a platform connecting policymakers, scientific institutions, and enterprises to advance climate neutrality goals both in Germany and with partner nations.

Translator: Mỹ Linh