The statement was made in a press conference in Berlin on October 15 after talks with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.
Merkel expressed support for the peaceful settlement of disputes and the compliance with the international commitments of all parties involved.
In a meeting with the Vietnamese PM on the same day, German President Joachim Gauck made it clear that Germany continuously valued the development of friendly cooperation with Vietnam.
Both sides were committed to enhancing collaboration on politics, economics, education and training, he affirmed.
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